Acts of 30° & 43° Geo. III. relating to a district in the Parish of Saint Luke, Chelsea, called Hans Town

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Great Britain

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Acts of 30° & 43° Geo. III. relating to a district in the Parish of Saint Luke, Chelsea, called Hans Town" is a historical legislative document that appears to have been written in the early 19th century. This book serves as an official record of the acts passed concerning the management and improvement of a specific area within Chelsea, London, known as Hans Town. It outlines the powers granted to commissioners for the maintenance and enhancement of streets and public passages in this district. The content of the book details the legal framework established for the maintenance of public infrastructure, including provisions related to the formation, repair, cleansing, lighting, and management of streets. It delineates the responsibilities of commissioners and includes regulations for property owners and occupants regarding public sanitation, the assessment of rates, and penalties for non-compliance. The text emphasizes the importance of communal cooperation for the effective upkeep and improvement of public spaces, reflecting the evolving nature of municipal governance in early 19th century England. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Transcribed from the 1807 George Eyre and Andrew Stranan edition by David Price. Many thanks to Kensington and Chelsea local studies for finding this in their archive and allowing it to be transcribed

Notes:

Release date is 2020-05-03