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Title: Beverley corporation memorial
Item Name: Local Government
Maker: Turner, M.

Description:

'A memorial of the First Corporation of Beverley' dated 26-12-1835 and giving the names of the Mayor, Alderman and Councillors (with votes cast for them) and other officials such as the macebearer, bell-man and gaol-keeper. The small number of registered voters at this period is worthy of note - only 403 in St. Mary's ward and 612 in Minster ward. On the other hand, the turnout was rather higher than in many modern local elections. In card mount.


Year: 1835
Materials: paper; card
Measurements: L:33cm;W:21cm
ID_Number: ERYMS (BAG) : 1998.648