1857; A Very fine Insurance policy issued by The WESTMINSTER FIRE OFFICE, London to George Roger of Leek, Staffordshire, mortgagee of property belonging to William Birch of Leek, Silk Manufacturer,  and being the insurance of property at BALL HAYE GREEN occupied by various Silk Weavers and the premises of Henry Birch, Silk Manufacturers.Signed by Three Directors of the Company.

The Policy is printed on a very thin light blue paper, by W.Clowes & Sons of 14, Charing Cross, London.