| Level | Fonds |
| Finding Number (Click this to use the hierarchy browser to access the full catalogue) | MS528 |
| Title | 'Cotswold Houses' compiled by William A. Cadbury |
| Extent | 1 volume |
| Date | c 1931-1935 |
| Description | A scrapbook compiled by William Cadbury entitled 'Cotswold Houses' because it contains material relating to important properties and estates in the Cotswolds. The volume contains a collection of cuttings of estate agents details of properties in the area from the 1930s but the majority of the volume is devoted to material related specifically to the house and land purchased by William Cadbury, known as Througham Slad, near Bisley, Gloucestershire. The house was extensively remodelled in 1932 under the direction of Norman Jewson, an architect in the 'Arts and Crafts' tradition. The scrapbook tells the story of the restoration and includes correspondence with Cadbury relating to the sale of the house, the estate agents details, and an article from Gloucestershire Countryside dated October 1932 by Michael Sadlier, a previous owner. There is a list of local Gloucestershire craftsmen and the signatures of all the tradesmen who worked on the house including Norman Jewson. The volume includes the architect's plans for the project, his correspondence with William Cadbury and a wealth of photographs taken during the construction work. There are several photographs of both the interior and the exterior of the house when the Cadbury's lived there as well as many family photographs taken there. |
| Access Conditions | Access to all registered readers |
| Language | English |
| Finding Aids | This is a preliminary description and will be enhanced at a future date. For further information please contact Special Collections. |
| Access Status | Open |
| Creator Name | Cadbury, William Adlington (1867-1957), businessman and philanthropist |
| Administrative History | William Adlington Cadbury (1867-1957) entered the family business at Bournville in 1887 taking on responsibility for the introduction of new plant and machinery during a time of expansion for the firm. On the death of his father in 1899 he was appointed as a director of Cadbury Bros Ltd. In 1922 he became chairman of the company, a position he held until his retirement in 1937. He was Lord Mayor of Birmingham 1919-1921 and received the freedom of the city in 1938. His project of restoring 'Througham Slad' grew out of his love of the Cotswolds and his desire to preserve the historical heritage of the area which became one of his chief interests as he approached retirement from business.
Source: A history of the Cadbury family Vol2 by John F Crosfield 1985. |
| Custodial History | Former location: MSS 6/vi/16 |