The Records of the Burgery of Sheffield, Commonly Called the Town Trust: With Introduction and Notes (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Daniel Leader

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0260018821 ISBN 13: 9780260018823

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2020

Synopsis

Explore a pivotal piece of Sheffield’s local history and governance.

This nonfiction volume gathers the Records of the Burgery of Sheffield, commonly called the Town Trust, with an accessible introduction and explanatory notes. It offers a window into how the town managed its affairs across centuries, alongside editorial commentary that helps readers understand the documents.

The edition frames these annals as social history, showing how civic life and leadership evolved from early charters to more modern forms of town government. It pairs the primary records with an introduction that places the Burgery in its broader context, a detailed transcription of the accounts, and an index and notes to guide study. The book also features a plan of old town properties and a dedicated index to named individuals and places, aiding research and curiosity alike.
What you’ll experience

• A historical narrative anchored in original town records and accounts
• Explanations that illuminate procedures, charters, and local administration
• An introduction that connects the Burgery to Sheffield’s development and democratic changes
• A practical tool for researchers, students, and readers of social history

Ideal for readers of local history, civic records, and early modern English governance. This edition makes a dense manuscript heritage accessible and engaging for today’s curious citizen.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2020
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0260018821
• ISBN 13: 9780260018823
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 614