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Titre
Date(s)
- 1461-1502 (Création/Production)
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Étendue matérielle et support
1 volume
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Nom du producteur
Histoire administrative
Not every resident of York was a freemen, and not all freemen were residents. Prior to 1835, the freemen formed the electorate, served as the civic administration, and returned Members of Parliament. The proportion of locally-born and incoming freeman varied over time, and did the cost and ease of access. Honorary freemen were also appointed, often royality or members of the nobility. The corporation strictly regulated the freedom, punishing unfree offenders and overseeing the guilds.
Nom du producteur
Histoire administrative
In 1835 the status of freemen in York as the sole electorate, master craftsmen, traders and officials was ended as part of municipal reform. In 1953 a Gild of freemen was setup to "enhance the good reputation of the City of York" and "maintain and develop the rights and privileges of the Admitted Citizens and Freemen of York".
See also Strays Committee.
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Portée et contenu
This register of weavers' apprentices commences in the reign of Edward IV (1461) and, with omissions, continues to 1502. This book is significantly decayed with many entries being illegible.
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Language of material
- anglais
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Finding aids
.Listed to item level in Giles catalogue (1909)
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Publication note
The Indentures of the Weavers' Apprentices of York
ISBN: 9780953784004
Author: Swanson, Heather and Stell, Philip
Publication Info:
York, York City Archives, 2000