1954 Lease Agreement – Cornwall Buildings Ltd. & Frederick George Hine | 51 Newhall Street, Birmingham

Description

Product Description:
Step into post-war Birmingham business history with this original 1954 lease agreement, dated the 12th of February. This legal document outlines the lease of office space at 51 Newhall Street, granted by Cornwall Buildings Limited to Frederick George Hine, a practicing auctioneer and surveyor of J.T. Paley & Son.

The document is a beautifully preserved example of mid-century legal language, featuring detailed typewritten clauses, an embossed revenue stamp, and classic calligraphic script at the heading (“This Lease”). It defines the rights of the lessee to use shared corridors and staircases, with references to a floor plan showing access to storerooms and premises.

An exceptional piece for collectors of legal documents, Birmingham historians, or property law researchers, it serves as a rich source of insight into mid-20th century commercial leasing practices in the UK.

Features:

• Dated: 12th February 1954

• Lessor: Cornwall Buildings Ltd., 45 Newhall Street, Birmingham

• Lessee: Frederick George Hine (J.T. Paley & Son, Auctioneers)

• Premises: 51 Newhall Street, Birmingham

• Includes references to floor plan and shared access points

• Embossed legal revenue stamp

• Professionally scanned for preservation