Karl Tompkins Tenancy 1952 Lease Agreement Birmingham

Description

Product Description:

Capture a tangible piece of Birmingham’s post-war commercial history with this authentic 1952 lease agreement, documenting the tenancy of two rooms on the first floor of 51 Newhall Street, Birmingham. The agreement was made between Cornwall Buildings Limited and Karl Tompkins of 47 Newhall Street.

This original legal document includes a detailed layout of the leasehold, referencing rooms numbered 7 and 8, and the inclusion of fire escape access. It features official typewritten formatting, the iconic Five Shillings duty stamp, and a bold Inland Revenue embossed seal – offering a compelling look into 1950s UK property law and urban office leasing.

Key Features:

• Date: 19th September 1952

• Location: 51 Newhall Street, Birmingham (first floor)

• Parties: Cornwall Buildings Ltd and Karl Tompkins

• Office space: Rooms 7 and 8 (with fire escape access clause)

• Includes plan reference and legal rights language

• Features: Five Shillings duty stamp, Inland Revenue seal

• Condition: Excellent vintage condition, minor edge wear, fully legible

Perfect For:

• Collectors of historical Birmingham commercial documents

• Architects and legal historians exploring post-war building use

• Genealogy researchers (Tompkins family or Birmingham area)

• Decorative framing for offices or themed interiors