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Turnpike Trusts were local organisations in England and Wales, each established by an Act of Parliament. They usually comprised local gentry, manufacturers, and other substantial persons. Trusts were often charged with repairing certain roads which were listed in the Act. They were frequently authorised to divert roads, and occasionally to build completely new ones. The Birmingham and Bromsgove road was turnpiked in 1726.
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GB 0096 MS 939 1836 Collection (fonds) Single sheet Birmingham and Bromsgrove Turnpike Road trustees and mortagagees
Turnpike Trusts were local organisations in England and Wales, each established by an Act of Parliament. They usually comprised local gentry, manufacturers, and other substantial persons. Trusts were often charged with repairing certain roads which were listed in the Act. They were frequently authorised to divert roads, and occasionally to build completely new ones. The Birmingham and Bromsgove road was turnpiked in 1726.
A letter, 1836, from the trustees and mortgagees of the Birmingham and Bromsgrove Turnpike to Fielden requesting compensation for loss of income.
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John Rylands University of Manchester holds personal and family correspondence and papers, [1811-1849] (Ref: FDN); Oxfordshire Health Authority has papers; Manchester Local Studies Archive Service contains letters relating to the Leeds-Manchester Railway, 1831-1845; West Yorkshire Archive Service, holds political addresses, 1833, and family deeds and papers, 1762-1933.
2000-03-15 Joseph Gelfer, 2000-05-25 Sarah Smith. 2008-04-14 Richard Temple Birmingham and Bromsgrove Turnpike Fielden , John , 1784-1849 , cotton manufacturer and MP Finance
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A letter, 1836, from the trustees and mortgagees of the Birmingham and Bromsgrove Turnpike to Fielden requesting compensation for loss of income.
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Open for research. 24 hours notice must be given for a research visit. Please contact the University Archivist for details.
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Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.
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John Rylands University of Manchester holds personal and family correspondence and papers, [1811-1849] (Ref: FDN); Oxfordshire Health Authority has papers; Manchester Local Studies Archive Service contains letters relating to the Leeds-Manchester Railway, 1831-1845; West Yorkshire Archive Service, holds political addresses, 1833, and family deeds and papers, 1762-1933.
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