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File of records relating to the birth of Sheelah Trench.
Included in the file is a 1917 copy of Sheelah Trench's baptism certificate. The certificate states that she was baptised in the parish of St. Mary The Boltons in London, England on 25 July 1890.

Handwritten extract from 'A guide to the County of Wicklow' published by William Curry, Jun, and company 1835.
The extract describes Avoca and Castle Howard 'Before the tourist leaves this delightful spot, (Avoca), he is recommended to visit C-H (Castle Howard), the seat of Robert Howard, Esq. A handsome bridge of one arch is thrown across the Avonmore, from the battlements of which springs a lofty arched gateway of rustic masonry, bearing on its summit a lion passant, holding an arrow in his mouth (the crest of the Wicklow family, of which Mr. Howard is a member), tolerably executed in soft stone. Passing through this arched way, proceed up the hill to the right, and apply for permission to drive through the demesne : which request is not only never refused, but granted with much politeness. Near the entrance, on the lawn sloping towards the river, stands Mrs. H's (Howard) cottage, the exterior and interior decorations of which are extremely chaste and appropriate ; and close by the cottage, on a little green mound beside a rivulet, which, running beneath a rustic bridge, rolls down several artificial falls, is a model of the castle itself; an extremely beautiful modern building, the design of which is grand, chaste, and picturesque. It unites the ideas of a castle and abbey; nor is Mr. R. Morrison's talent and taste more conspicuous in any of his beautiful works, than in the reconciliation of internal convenience with an irregular outline, which he has so ably and scientifically accomplished at C-H (Castle Howard). The avenue now winds round the hill, or rather rock, for the road is actually cut through a solid rock for the most part of its length, at every step of which is a delightful, extensive, and rich view of the valley of Cronebane, Ballymurtagh, and the M of the W (meeting of the waters). Pursuing the direction of the avenue, you arrive at the castle, standing on the very apex of the mountain, having a great expanse of level ground in front.'

The file also contains a letter from B. Redmond the Wicklow County librarian.

Copy of an indenture: This indenture made the ninth day of October in the year of our lord one thousand eight hundred and eleven between the associated Irish mine company of the first part, Brabazon noble senior late of Cronebane in the county of Wicklow but now of America, esquire of the second part, William Rowley late of Ravensworth in the county of Dublin in that part of the United Kingdom called Ireland but now of the city of Bristol in that part of the United Kingdom called England, esquire, sole assignee of the estate and effects of the said b.n bankrupt of the third part, Abraham Mills of the city of Dublin of the fourth part, and of militia of the fifth part. Includes Two copies of map of Cronebane in the county of Wicklow the state of the Associated Irish Mine Company and to which the deed refers.

18 June 1929 rental, particulars and conditions of sale of the lands of Castle Howard containing 198 acres and part of the lands of Cronebane containing about 70 acres, both statute measure, and both situate in the barony of Arklow and County Wicklow. to be sold by public auction by Messrs. James H. North & Co., auctioneers at their salesrooms 110 Grafton Street Dublin.

Also includes newspaper cuttings realting to the sale, a schedule of legal documents relating to the sale and two copies of a family tree of the Howard family.

File of workmen's time books for the Loughton estate 1935-1944. The time books states the name of the employees, where they worked, what they did and any absences they may have had.

File containing recipes such as tomato soup, homemade sweets cakes and biscuits.
Also included is a copy of 'cookery notes originally prepared for use in schools and classes for girls, working under the schemes of the department of agriculture' dated 1928

File of correspondence between Banagher Parish Council, Offaly County Board of Health and Department of Local Government and Public Health, in relation to the installation of a sewerage scheme at Banagher and the provision of wartime employment.
Includes Ms list of 23rd January 1941 of persons prepared to connect with the water mains. With copy of Sanitary Sub-Officers Report.
Includes also ms resolution of Banagher parish Council stating that the sanitation in Banagher requires immediate attention.

File of correspondence between Banagher Parish Council, Offaly County Board of Health and Offaly County Council in relation to fencing off the Cowpark at Banagher to permit, tillage cultivation. Includes ms letter of 18th July 1941 making application for each of the five acres set aside by the Board of Health for tillage.

7 books and Envelope containing a synopsis of Benjamin Bloomfield Trench's household expenses in June 1872. The majority of the expenses concern food and wages.

Letters set to Theodora Trench between 1935 and 1939.

The letters included in this file cover a wide variety of topics. Examples of letters include a 1936 letter from Bramah master key, 11 Old Bond street, London enclosing the registered number of the key. Also included is a copy of a letter sent to Mr. Kenny the land agent at Loughton informing him of his duties.

Statements of Loughton Farm accounts for the years 1930, 1931, 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935, 1936 and 1937. File contains duplicates for the years 1937, 1938 and 1939.