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The Repertories of the Court of Aldermen, 1495–1835, from the Corporation of London Record Office

Offered as part of the set “Making of Modern London,” the repertories of the Court of Aldermen—one of the two assemblies responsible for administering London—give a detailed record of London and its people over four centuries. The records describe local administrative issues (police, water supply, building codes, citizenship) and related matters. To date, only the repertories from 1495 to 1692 have been produced.

Church Court Records of Ely

Series 1 of the set Ecclesiastical Authority in England reproduces original manuscripts held at Cambridge University Library. Contains the main sequence of Instance Act Books (13741640), covering cases between parties, particularly marriage and tithe cases. Part 2 contains the Office Act Books (14691639), which treat the spiritual and moral welfare of both clergy and laity.

Blenheim papers from the British Library, London

Microfilm edition of the Blenheim Papers comprise the papers of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough. His correspondence with his colleague and close friend, Lord Treasurer Godolphin, with other ministers and officials, and with diplomats and foreign powers across Europe, affords a comprehensive view of English politics and government in the first decade of the 18th century. The set also includes papers of his wife Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, and his son-in-law, the 3rd Earl of Sunderland. CRL owns all three parts of the set

British treasury, economic depression and international finance, 1916-1943.

Set includes files from private offices of Chancellors of the Exchequer, and records from several international economics conferences in the 1930s. Part One of the collection includes analyses of the international financial situation, the rise of the U.S. as a major financial power and the economic development of Nazi Germany. It is also concerned with international economic policy, especially the notorious return to the Gold Standard in 1925, and includes the papers of several international economic conferences in the 1930s.

British Government Publications Containing Statistics, 1801-1965.

This microfilm set includes statistical serials from various British agencies (including Parliament). The 600,000 pages of reports cover social, economic, and industrial statistics. CRL’s holdings (cataloged individually by title) include the “Annual statement of the trade of the United Kingdom,” “Trade and navigation accounts,” and many other titles.

Britain and Europe since 1945.

Fiche edition of serial publications and pamphlets issued by various British groups related to entry and participation in the Common Market. The collection culminates with the introduction of the single European currency in 1999. It includes contributions from such organizations as the Anti-Common Market League, Bank of England, British Weights and Measures Association, Bruges Group, Centre for Policy Studies, Confederation of British Industry, European Foundation, Women in Europe, and many others.