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A History of the County of Cambridge and the Isle of Ely
Survey of London
… because of the loss of customs revenue caused by the theft of goods. In September 1793 they formed a committee to … thereby bring great tax income through the prevention of theft, as well as considerable relief to the congestion in … company calculated that the almost total prevention of theft made possible by the building of the docks was saving …
Survey of London
… made it difficult to secure goods adequately. Losses from theft, not least to the Exchequer itself, were running at …
Survey of London
… was an important consideration from the outset. In 1798 theft in the river had led the Committee of West India … the Military Guard and Customs were failing to prevent theft. In late 1802 the dock company appointed its own 'Peace … walls and armed security forces failed to eradicate all theft at the docks. In late 1803 it was agreed that a 'Watch …
Survey of London
… walls and other specialized facilities. The prevention of theft was one of the principal reasons for the building of …
The History and Proceedings of the House of Commons
… for continuing the Acts therein mentioned for preventing Theft and Rapine upon the Northern Borders of England, and to …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… being unlocked. Because of the very small amount of the theft he was sent back to prison, 'and after he has had the …
A History of the County of Lancaster
… court, called the portman mote or law mote; but charges of theft were reserved to the lord's court. Suit to the lord's …
Survey of London
… the quality of which is still apparent despite the theft of many fittings in c. 1975, when all the …