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- 1789-1848 (Creation)
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0.15 linear metres
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Biographical history
An apprenticeship indenture is a legal document, signed by the apprentice and their master, which laid out the terms and conditions of the apprenticeship. The length of service is usually specified; while sometimes the obligations of the master are mentioned (e.g. to provide food, shelter and lodging) and any premiums paid are noted.
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GB 0074 ACC/0612 1789-1848 Collection 0.15 linear metres Various.
An apprenticeship indenture is a legal document, signed by the apprentice and their master, which laid out the terms and conditions of the apprenticeship. The length of service is usually specified; while sometimes the obligations of the master are mentioned (e.g. to provide food, shelter and lodging) and any premiums paid are noted.
The collection was purchased from S Hodgson, FSA, in February 1957.
This collection consists of apprenticeship indentures. Occupations mentioned include plumber, shoe maker, furniture maker, household servant, card maker, haberdasher, brass founder, jeweller, goldsmith, grocer, glazier, tailor, auctioneer, dress maker, wif maker, carpet weaver, saddle maker, clock and watch maker, painter, printer, spur maker, smith, engraver and gold beater.
Chronologically arranged.
Available for general access.
Copyright to this collection rests with the City of London.
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Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
August to October 2010. Information sources Documents Apprenticeship records Apprenticeship indenture Training methods Apprenticeship Poor law apprenticeships Students Out of school youth Apprentices Middlesex England UK Western Europe Europe City of Westminster London
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
The collection was purchased from S Hodgson, FSA, in February 1957.
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Scope and content
This collection consists of apprenticeship indentures. Occupations mentioned include plumber, shoe maker, furniture maker, household servant, card maker, haberdasher, brass founder, jeweller, goldsmith, grocer, glazier, tailor, auctioneer, dress maker, wif maker, carpet weaver, saddle maker, clock and watch maker, painter, printer, spur maker, smith, engraver and gold beater.
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Chronologically arranged.
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Available for general access.
Conditions governing reproduction
Copyright to this collection rests with the City of London.
Language of material
- English
Script of material
- Latin
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English
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Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm
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Compiled in compliance with General International Standard Archival Description, ISAD(G), second edition, 2000; National Council on Archives Rules for the Construction of Personal, Place and Corporate Names, 1997.
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- English