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Aberystwyth Corporation and Court Leet papers

Papers of Aberystwyth Corporation and its governing body, the Court Leet. After the Municipal Corporations Actt of 1835, the Court Leet was supplanted by Aberystwyth Borough Council. The series provides good information on the constitution and procedure of Aberystwyth Court Leet and the powers of the Corporation, particularly in the election of the mayor amd in the control of waste lands around the town, 1705-1929. The contents include an original bundle of papers and letters relating to Aberystwyth Borough and Corporation, 1706-1929, a copy of the borough charter granted by Edward I in 1277; an interesting representation by the Corporation and inhabitants to the Commissioners of His Majesty’s Customs on the dissolute behaviour of two individuals [pre-1746]; an official statement issued by Aberystwyth Corporation about lands in the wastes of Aberystwyth, [post-1824]; and papers concerning the provision of amenities including the town clock, 1858, and a new water supply, 1879-1880.

Aberystwyth Media Group,

Papers relating to Aberystwyth Media Group, comprising notices, programmes of events and publicity material, information publications, such as 'Ymlaen' Magazine, and a report; together with a work programme for working with urdd members and papers relating to a one day dance workshop at the Barn Centre.

Aberystwyth Poor Law Union records

Aberystwyth Poor Law Union records, comprising orders of the Poor Law Commissioners, 1836-1837; collectors’ monthly statements, 1888-1897, a poor rate book, 1909, and a notice of objection (postmark 1924).

Aberystwyth title deeds

Title deeds for houses and burgages in the town of Aberystwyth, some of which mention street names still in existence and others which have changed or disappeared, 1332-1890. Many of the deeds refer to familiar landmarks in the town, such as the river Rheidol, the bridge and the castle. It is clear that several of the properties were acquired by Sir Richard Pryse (elder and younger) in the first half of the seventeenth century and leased by their successors over the next two centuries. Other prominent Aberystwyth families are named: Vachan (Vaughan), Phillips, Glays (Glais), Voya, Rogers, and Davies of Crigie. Witnesses to the early deeds include the constables and stewards of Aberystwyth castle, the coroner, bailiffs, mayor and other town officials. Two files concern a piece of land near the castle called the Conigree or Trwyngwningen and refer to the herring mise.

Abstracts of letters sent by Clive in India

A notebook covering the first months of Clive's second governorship of Bengal containing abstracts of letters/communications sent by him, mainly to army officers and staff of the East India Company, relating mainly to routine affairs such as visits, escorting dignitaries, etc. The volume is endorsed: 'Note Book Commencing 13th May 1765'.

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