Series Y/ADM/1/3/1 - An Act for making and maintaining a navigable communication from junction of the River Foss with the River Ouse.

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Y/ADM/1/3/1

Title

An Act for making and maintaining a navigable communication from junction of the River Foss with the River Ouse.

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  • 30 April 1793 (Creation)

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2 items

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Name of creator

City of York Corporation (Unreformed)
(1212-1835)

Administrative history

The ancient corporation of York, with rights and privileges gradually accrued over time by royal degree and legislation. It was dramatically reformed in 1835 following the Municipal Corporations Act.
Previously known as "the Mayor and Commonality of the City of York", it developed into the historical corporation. The corporation was reformed in 1835, became a district council within North Yorkshire County Council in 1974 and a unitary authority once more as the City of York Council in 1996.

Name of creator

City of York Corporation (Reformed)
(1835-1974)

Administrative history

The ancient corporation was dramatically altered by the Municipal Corporation Act. It lost many legal rights and privileges, the electorate was widened, various officials were changed or renamed and a single chamber was instituted.
Previously known as "the Mayor and Commonality of the City of York", it developed into the historical Corporation (see City of York Corporation (Unreformed). The corporation was reformed in 1835, became a district council with North Yorkshire County Council in 1974 and a unitary authority once more as the City of York Council in 1996. Municipal charities passed to York Charity Trustees in 1837.

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Explore York Archives

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Two copies.

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  • English

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    Listed to item level in Giles catalogue (1909)

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