Kent Ledger in the Archive 1928 to 1931

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Kent Blacksmith's Ledger (Robert Kent) 1928 to 1931.
This Ledger is approximately 33.3 cm by 16.5 cm. The body of the book is mid-grey and has a black spine and triangular corners. "LEDGER" is written in gold on the spine. This ledger was transcribed by Chris Timms during spring 2026.
 
 
Alphabetical List of surnames and businesses contained in the ledger.
Alford to Bunt HB(2)
Alford to Bunt HB(2)
Bunt WP(2) to Harper WJ
Bunt WP(2) to Harper WJ
Harper Geo(1) to Kitto Albert
Harper Geo(1) to Kitto Albert
Knight Holly to Rawlings Bill
Knight Holly to Rawlings Bill
Rendell Mr to St Neot Weslyan Trust
Rendell Mr to St Neot Weslyan Trust
Stead Mr to Wills D
Stead Mr to Wills D
Wills J to Worden (2) Stan
Wills J to Worden (2) Stan
Images of some pages in the Ledger.
There are 3 pages before the Index, these are called "Index 1/2/3". The alphabetical index pages are also identified as AB 1/2/3/4/5/6 (where there are 6 pages). All of the other pages from CD to VW have only 2 pages, YZ has 4 pages. The pages that are numbered range from p1 to p378. There are 2 pages after the numbered ones "Back 1/2".
Lefthand page is "Inside page 1".
Lefthand page is "Inside page 1".
Lefthand page entitled "Cows" is Inside page 3. The righthand page is AB1, it contains names and addresses of companies he had contact with.
Lefthand page entitled "Cows" is Inside page 3. The righthand page is AB1, it contains names and addresses of companies he had contact with.
Lefthand side page is QR2, "Mr J Kent Manor House" righthand page is ST1, "Mr Joe Wilton Ley" and others.
Lefthand side page is QR2, "Mr J Kent Manor House" righthand page is ST1, "Mr Joe Wilton Ley" and others.
Page number 34 "Mr S Colwill Hole".
Page number 34 "Mr S Colwill Hole".
Page 193 "Mr Skynner Holt Road", "Mr S Runnalls Ley Green".Page 194 "Mr E Whell Tredarrup" and "T Alford Polmenna".
Page 193 "Mr Skynner Holt Road", "Mr S Runnalls Ley Green".Page 194 "Mr E Whell Tredarrup" and "T Alford Polmenna".
Page Back1 and page Back2.
Page Back1 and page Back2.
Quarter Day Accounts. There are pages of accounts, they have been started at the back on page 377 and progress "backwards" to the front of the book!
Michaelmas 1928 (p377) to Midsummer 1931 (p355). Not all of the four quarter days are listed. 1928 has two, 1929 has 3, 1930 also has three and 1931 has only one.
1928 Michaelmas Quarter Day Accounts on p377. Page 378 contains assorted notes.
1928 Michaelmas Quarter Day Accounts on p377. Page 378 contains assorted notes.
Page 355 Midsummer 1931.
Page 355 Midsummer 1931.