Bancruptcy in 1933

[nikkiwells]

Does anyone know if you can search UK bancruptcy records for the 1930s. My grandfathers company went bancrupt and i have a letter from him discussing the official receiver wanting his insurance policy! It would be great to find the bancruptcy details-not sure if they are subject to a closure periods. Have checked the A2A site and nothing apparent for this period.

many thanks

Nikki

[Feen]

Hi Nikki,

I'm so sorry I can't help with your search, because I'm in just the same boat as you... regarding the bankruptcy of my great-grandfather in 1907. He was cleared entirely of personal blame but as a partner in his firm, was personally liable for the losses. I am also interested to find out what implications that might have had and, for how long, on any inheritances he may possibly have come into in the following years.

I do hope someone can help us with this...

Feen

[bumblebee]

I am not sure about actual bankruptcy records as such, but have you searched the London Gazette online, might be a mention.

Bumblebee

[bumblebee]

There is a National Archives Research Guide here

http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/RdLeaflet.asp?sLeafletID=146

Bumblebee

[Mutley]

As Bumblebee suggests Newspapers are a good try.

Extract from the National Archives Research Guides
6. Publication of Proceedings
Notices about bankruptcy proceedings were published in the London Gazette, available at The National Archives in ZJ 1 (http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/DisplayCatDetailsGoto.asp?catref=ZJ+1&accessmethod=6) , and in The Times, held online at The National Archives. Local newspapers, held by the appropriate local record office or by the British Library Newspaper Library, Colindale Ave., London NW9 5HE, may also contain notices and reports relating to local bankruptcies. Details of undischarged bankrupts, or bankruptcies that have ended within the last three months, can be searched on the Individual Insolvency Register online at www.insolvency.gov.ukhttp://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/images/icons/wwwlink_paleparch.gif (http://www.insolvency.gov.uk/).

The full information from the National Archives guide is here (http://www.british-genealogy.com/forums/sp?sLeafletID=146)
A bit of light bedtime reading :)

[Mutley]

The bumblebee is much faster than the ole dawg:D

[bumblebee]

It's all the nectar - otherwise known as Gin..

Bumblebee

[Mutley]

That be why then, the Port is a bit heavier than the Gin ;)