Index of Municipal Offices: Compiled From the Appendixes to the First Report of the Commissioners Appointed to Inquire Into the Municipal Corporations ... an Historical Introduction (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George Laurence Gomme

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0332545199 ISBN 13: 9780332545196

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

Explore the whole map of medieval and early modern municipal life.

This reference gathers the names, roles, and duties of officers who kept towns running in England and Wales, offering a window into local government history.

This edition assembles a detailed index of offices, from sheriffs and aldermen to lesser-known roles, with notes on obsolete titles and the evolution of local authority. It helps readers understand how towns were run, who held power, and how administration shaped communities.

• Clear listings of offices by place, with cross‑references to related roles and duties
• Historical notes showing how certain offices faded or transformed over time
• Context for Shakespearean and Victorian interest in civic life and governance

Ideal for history readers, researchers, and students exploring English and Welsh municipal history and the evolution of local government.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332545199
• ISBN 13: 9780332545196
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 86