York Memorandum Book. Part I : Surtees Society.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Sellers, Maud.

Series:

York Memorandum Book Series

York Memorandum Book Series ; v.1

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Municipal government.

York (England).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (382 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Other Title:

York Memorandum Book

York Memorandum Book. Part I

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2014.

Summary:

This book is a transcription and critical analysis of the York Memorandum Book, covering the years 1376–1419. It provides a detailed record of municipal governance, industrial regulations, and social issues in medieval York, reflecting the city's civic and administrative history. The text captures ordinances, court proceedings, guild activities, and interactions between the church, monarchy, and city officials. By preserving these documents, the book offers insights into the socio-political and economic experiments of the late 14th century, a period marked by significant transformations such as the aftermath of the Black Death, the Peasants' Revolt, and reforms in labor laws. The work is intended for historians, researchers, and those studying medieval English municipal history, with editorial contributions ensuring accessibility while maintaining historical accuracy. Generated by AI.

Contents:

TITLE PAGE

PREFACE

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

Government of the City

Ordinances

Craft Gilds

The King and the City

The Church and the City

TRANSLATIONS

Bailiffs and Butchers

Sheriffs' Court

Admiralty Court

YORK MEMORANDUM BOOK, Part I: 1376-1419

GLOSSARY

A-B

C

D-F

G-H

I-L

M-P

Q-S

T

U-W

INDEX

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Notes:

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ISBN:

9781554937578

1554937574

OCLC:

1470861014