Gray, D. (2013) The City Summary Courts in the late 18th century: courts for the people? Paper presented to: Guildhall Library Events, Guildhall Library, City of London, 2013-07-03.
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Abstract:
The City of London had two summary courts in the 18th Century, at Guildhall and Mansion House. In these the Lord Mayor and City aldermen used their wide ranging powers to punish vagrants and thieves, reprimand prostitutes and bullock hunters and settle disputes between brawling drunks and warring neighbours. This talk will explore the nature of these courts, the offences they heard and the people they served, using primary court sources from the City’s archives
Uncontrolled Keywords:
City of London, crime, summary justice, justices of the peace
Creators:
Gray, D.
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Date:
3 July 2013
Date Type:
Publication
Journal or Publication Title:
Guildhall Library Events
Event Title:
Guildhall Library Events
Event Dates:
2013-07-03
Event Location:
Guildhall Library, City of London
Event Type:
Other
Language:
English
Status:
Published / Disseminated
Refereed:
No
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