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- 1868 (Creation)
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0.01 linear metres
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The first benefit society in England was established in 1775. Initially unrecognised by English law, benefit societies were co-operative savings clubs that facilitated their members buying houses. The Regulation of Benefit Building Societies Act was passed by Parliament in 1836, granting official recognition to these societies for the first time. By 1860 there were over 27,500 building societies around the country.
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GB 0074 O/205 1868 Collection 0.01 linear metres Magnet Permanent Benefit Building Society
The first benefit society in England was established in 1775. Initially unrecognised by English law, benefit societies were co-operative savings clubs that facilitated their members buying houses. The Regulation of Benefit Building Societies Act was passed by Parliament in 1836, granting official recognition to these societies for the first time. By 1860 there were over 27,500 building societies around the country.
Donated to the Archive in 1965.
First annual balance sheet of the Magnet Permanent Benefit Building Society, 1868.
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Available for general access.
Copyright rests with the City of London.
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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. July to October 2009 Financial institutions Finance Building societies Accounting Financial administration Financial statements Organizations Associations Societies Benefit societies Magnet Permanent Benefit Building Society
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Donated to the Archive in 1965.
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First annual balance sheet of the Magnet Permanent Benefit Building Society, 1868.
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One document.
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Available for general access.
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Copyright rests with the City of London.
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- English
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- Latin
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English
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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