Series Y/COU/3/5 - Freedom orders, claims, surrenders and disputes

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Y/COU/3/5

Title

Freedom orders, claims, surrenders and disputes

Date(s)

  • 1693-2011 (Creation)

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c. 50 boxes

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Name of creator

(pre-1155-1835)

Administrative history

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.

Name of creator

(1835-present)

Administrative history

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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Open

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

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Language of material

  • English

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    Finding aids

    .Listed to item level in Giles catalogue (1909)

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    legacy

    Giles DT-Z7

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