Series Y/COU/1/5 - Precedent and miscellanea books

Identity area

Reference code

Y/COU/1/5

Title

Precedent and miscellanea books

Date(s)

  • 1400s-1800s (Creation)

Level of description

Series

Extent and medium

12 volumes

Context area

Name of creator

(1212-present)

Administrative history

This is the original title of the corporate body of the citizens of York, as used in charters and other legal documents.
This is the original title of the ancient corporation, which was reformed in 1835. In 1974 it became a district council within Northread more

Name of creator

(1317-1970s)

Administrative history

The first named common clerk was Nicholas Seizevaux in 1317. The name gradually changed over time to town clerk. From 1708 it appears deputies were provided, one of whom, William Giles, restored and catalogued the city archives between 1892-1909. Theread more

Content and structure area

Scope and content

Collections of memoranda on a wide variety of subjects such as elections, courts, orders, measures. Detailed information on the contents can be found in the Giles Catalogue (1909). When ordering please state the E number in addition to the referenceread more

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Open

Material is available subject to the usual terms and conditions of access to Archives and Local History collections.

Conditions governing reproduction

Images are supplied for private research only at the Archivist's discretion. Please note that material may be unsuitable for copying on conservation grounds. Researchers who wish to publish material must seek copyright permission from the copyright owner.

Language of material

  • English

Notes area

Alternative identifier(s)

legacy

Giles E32, E33, E34, E35, E36, E37, E38, E39, E40, E40A, E40B, E40C