| Author |
Lahee, Charles |
| Title |
Fifth Report of the Vestry of the Parish of Chelsea in the County of Middlesex, Appointed Under the Metropolis Local Management Act, 1855: 1860-1
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Transcribed from the 1861 edition by David Price. Many thanks to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea Library Service for allowing their copy to be used for this transcription
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| Summary |
"Fifth Report of the Vestry of the Parish of Chelsea" is a historical account written in the early 1860s. This report presents the proceedings, activities, and financial accounts of the Vestry of Chelsea, with a focus on local governance and community management. The report likely addresses various civic matters, including public works, committee elections, and responses to local issues, reflecting the responsibilities of the vestry during that time period. The opening of the report details the organizational structure of the vestry, including the outcomes of the local elections and the composition of committees. It includes lists of vestrymen, auditors, and officers, providing insight into local governance. Additionally, it discusses financial matters such as budgets and expenditures for public services like paving, lighting, and sanitation, as well as measures taken for public health and safety. The section emphasizes the vestry's role in community oversight and its efforts to improve local amenities through detailed accounts and proposed initiatives within the parish. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DA: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Great Britain, Ireland, Central Europe
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| Subject |
Chelsea (London, England) -- History -- 19th century
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| Subject |
Chelsea (London, England) -- Politics and government
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
43559 |
| Release Date |
Aug 26, 2013 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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