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Description

These volumes are a record of the Chamber's activities and a reflection of life in Stratford-upon-Avon. They typically include notes on leases of Corporation property; trade regulation; lawsuits concerning the Corporation; appointment of officials and refusal to service office; and names of people admitted to the almshouse. Mention may also be made of significant events within the Borough such as fires.

Please note: This series is generally open and available for consultation. However, some items are very fragile and have been closed, pending conservation. Please check individual catalogue entries.

  • Finding No

    BRU2

  • Date

    1555-1835

  • Extent

    8 vols, 3 docs

  • Status

    partially closed

  • Level

    series

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Related material

For a rudimentary subject-index to BRU2/2-5 1593-1734 see Halliwell, pp. 66-116.