The Guildhall Library holds the Chubb Archive
Lock Serial Numbers ONLY - enquiries by post, telephone or email as follows:
By Post to: Manuscripts Section of Guildhall Library,
Aldermanbury, London EC2V 7HH
Telephone: +44 (0)20 7332 1863
Email: manuscripts.guildhall@cityoflondon.gov.uk
To Contact me:
Post to: Peter Gunn (Chubb Archive) c/o 24 Everglade Rd. Priorslee, Telford TF2 9QS
Tel: 01952 299309 mobile: 07909 977398
Email: chubbarchive@blueyonder.co.uk
Note: Please give me a description of your lock(s) and include the external dimensions - height, width and depth of case. Pictures showing the serial number and any other marks (as attachments in jpg format please) are very helpful and a pleasure to receive.
To help me in checking the accuracy of my tables, I would welcome any information you receive from the Guildhall Manuscripts Section.
www.antique-locks.com
This is a must for anyone interested in collecting old locks, keys, etc. Useful Question & Answer Forums - sections on all types of lock, safe plates and misc. items
www.localhistory.scit.wlv.ac.uk/Museum/locks/gazetteer/gaz01.htm
A gazeteer of lock and safe makers, chiefly in and around Wolverhampton, England but also covering some companies outside the area.
www.localhistory.scit.wlv.ac.uk/Museum/Engineering/Chubb/Chubb.htm
Memories from the Rev.Bill Enoch, an old friend and colleague.
www.lockcollectors.com
A wonderful collection of Domestic Locks, Time Locks, Safe Locks (Key and Combination), Padlocks, Safe Deposit Locks etc.
www.lockcollectors.eu/association/
The Lock Collectors Association
“The Chatwood Story”
Available from A.C. Clare FMMLA., FBLI (email: aclare8823@aol.com)
Tony Clare has compiled a fascinating spiral bound booklet covering the Chatwood Family History, Company development, Safe Patents (fully listed in the appendix), Safe Testing, the 1874 Bankruptcy, Victorian Burglary & Robbery and Chatwood’s Locks. Priced at £27 inc. UK postal charges, please contact Tony to arrange purchase.
