Boroughreeves' and Constables' papers
1806-1837
Archives
Total copies: 1
Papers concerning the Administration of Local Government including records of taxation 1831-1834, Public Health 1831-1837 and Law and Order 1826-1834; Organisation of public events including the celebration of George IV's birthday 1828-1830; George IV's funeral 1830, William IV's coronation and birthdays 1831-1837; Proclamation of Victoria's accession to the throne and the funeral of William IV. Non-Royal events include records of a dinner in honour of the Duke of Wellington 1830 and celebrations in honour of the passing of the Parliamentary Reform Bill 1832.
Records of the organisation of pressure on central government concerning Manchester Post Office 1806, Sadler's Ten Hours Bill (limiting persons under 18 years of age to working 10 hours a day) 1833 and petitions against a tax on cotton wool 1837
Related Material:See also GB127.M91 for more documents concerning the Boroughreeeve 1623-1838
Place:/Manchester/Manchester/Lancashire/England
Title:
Boroughreeves' and Constables' papers
Date of work:
1806-1837
Reference number:
GB127.M71
Level of description:
Fonds
Includes:
Custodial history:
A boroughreeve and two constables were appointed annually by the court leet of the manor of Manchester. The boroughreeve was also usually treasurer and chairman of the Police Commissioners, and chairman of the Accounts Committee and Finance Committee, while the senior constable was chairman of the Watch Committee and the junior constable chairman of the Lamp, Scavenging, Fire Engine and Main Sewers Committee. Between them they had a great deal of control over the local government of early nineteenth century Manchester.
Access restrictions:
Unrestricted
Use restrictions:
Unrestricted
Topics:
Record types:
Manchester Archives and Local Studies
Language:
English
Record number:
7188613