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A History of the County of Oxford
… fairs were granted, and the borough acquired large powers of self government long before receiving a formal … and in 1886 a reformed corporation was given wide powers over an enlarged borough. The town's economic …
A History of the County of Oxford
… most confirmed long established practice, but the grant of powers to raise taxes for repairing bridges and streets may … court day'. 27 Even so the council steadily increased its powers at the expense of those of the mayor and freemen. In … under threat of fines or dismissal. 37 The council's powers defined in the charter of 1664 included the power to …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… Bank, a mile and a half distant from the town. The powers of the county debt-court of Wooler, established in …
A Topographical Dictionary of England
… to any amount, and a sheriff's court occurs monthly. The powers of the county debt-court of Worcester, established in … and cattle, and a statutefair about three weeks after. The powers of the county debt-court of Worksop, established in …