Copy of James I's 1604 Charter to Newcastle upon Tyne
Reference code
BRA/01/02/44
Title
Copy of James I's 1604 Charter to Newcastle upon Tyne
Date
c.1696
Level of description
item
Extent and format
1 item
Scope and content
Later copy of Letters Patent issued by James I on 31 March 1604 principally concerning elections to the town corporation of Newcastle upon Tyne. Paper (torn and defective). Endorsed: ' The Charter of Newcastle upon Tyne Geo: Whinfield, Mayor'. In later hand: '1st elect'd 1696 Dyed in 1709'.
Previous reference number(s)
MS. 448/44
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Language
English