Close Rolls
(1302-1307) The close rolls of the 31st to 35th years of the reign of king Edward I, that is to the day of his death (7 July 1307), record the main artery of government administration in England, the orders sent out day by day to individual officers, especially sheriffs of shires: they are an exceptionally rich source for so early a period. In amongst this official material, the rolls were also used as a way of recording many acknowledgments of private debts and contracts between individuals. Most of the contents relate to England, but there are also entries concerning Wales, Scotland, Ireland and the English possessions in France.WADDESWORTH. Cost: £4.00.  | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Grantees of offices, commissions and pardons
(1350-1354) The Patent Rolls are the Chancery enrolments of royal letters patent. Those for the 24th to the 27th years of the reign of king Edward III (25 January 1350 to 24 January 1354) were edited for the Public Record Office by R. F. Isaacson, and published in 1907. The main contents are royal commissions and grants; ratifications of ecclesiastical estates; writs of aid to royal servants and purveyors; and pardons. WADDESWORTH. Cost: £2.00.  | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Fine Rolls
(1356-1368) The close rolls of the 30th to 42nd years of the reign of king Edward III record part of the government administration in England, with orders sent out day by day to individual officers, and commitment of particular responsibilities and duties. There is also some material relating to Wales, Scotland, Ireland and the English possessions in France. WADDESWORTH. Cost: £4.00.  | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Inhabitants of London
(1352-1374) Letter Book G of the City of London contains enrolments of recognizances between inhabitants, particularly citizens, for sums of money lent or due; grants of pieces of land or property; and various records relating to the city administration.
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Inhabitants of Yorkshire: Barkstone Ash wapentake
(1379) The poll tax returns for this wapentake, the area around Selby, Sherburn-in-Elmet and Tadcaster.WADDESWORTH. Cost: £6.00.  | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Inhabitants of Yorkshire: Morley wapentake
(1379) The poll tax returns for this wapentake, the area around Bradford and Halifax.WADDESWORTH. Cost: £6.00.  | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Inhabitants of Yorkshire: Staincliff wapentake
(1379) The poll tax returns for this wapentake, the area around Keighley, Settle and Skipton.WADDESWORTH. Cost: £6.00.  | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Inhabitants of Yorkshire: Strafforth wapentake
(1379) The poll tax returns for this wapentake, the area around Rotherham and Sheffield.WADDESWORTH. Cost: £6.00.  | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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Inhabitants of London
(1375-1399) Letter Book H of the City of London contains enrolments of recognizances between inhabitants, particularly citizens, for sums of money lent or due; grants of pieces of land or property; and various records relating to the city administration.
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London and Middlesex Feet of Fines
(1198-1485) Pedes Finium - law suits, or pretended suits, putting on record the ownership of land in London and Middlesex.WADDESWORTH. Cost: £4.00.  | Sample scan, click to enlarge
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