Collection GB 0074 P69/GEO - SAINT GEORGE, BOTOLPH LANE: CITY OF LONDON

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Reference code

GB 0074 P69/GEO

Title

SAINT GEORGE, BOTOLPH LANE: CITY OF LONDON

Date(s)

  • 1577-1948 (Creation)

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Extent and medium

2.08 linear metres

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Biographical history

History of the united parishes of Saint Mary at Hill, Saint Andrew Hubbard, Saint George Botolph Lane and Saint Botolph Billingsgate:

Saint George Botolph Lane is first mentioned in 1180. It was repaired in 1360 and 1627, but was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666. It was rebuilt by Wren using rubble from Saint Paul's Cathedral; but was declared unsafe in 1903 and demolished.

The churches of Saint Botolph and Saint Andrew Hubbard were also destroyed in the Great Fire. The parish of Saint Mary at Hill was united to the parish of Saint Andrew Hubbard in 1670. The parish of Saint George Botolph Lane was united to the parish of Saint Botolph Billingsgate in 1670. The united parishes of Saint George and Saint Botolph were joined with the united parishes of Saint Mary and Saint Andrew in 1901.

Some information from The London Encyclopaedia, eds. Weinreb and Hibbert (LMA Library Reference 67.2 WEI).

Archival history

GB 0074 P69/GEO 1577-1948 Collection 2.08 linear metres Parish of St George, Botolph Lane, City of London , Church of England

History of the united parishes of Saint Mary at Hill, Saint Andrew Hubbard, Saint George Botolph Lane and Saint Botolph Billingsgate:

Saint George Botolph Lane is first mentioned in 1180. It was repaired in 1360 and 1627, but was destroyed in the Great Fire of London in 1666. It was rebuilt by Wren using rubble from Saint Paul's Cathedral; but was declared unsafe in 1903 and demolished.

The churches of Saint Botolph and Saint Andrew Hubbard were also destroyed in the Great Fire. The parish of Saint Mary at Hill was united to the parish of Saint Andrew Hubbard in 1670. The parish of Saint George Botolph Lane was united to the parish of Saint Botolph Billingsgate in 1670. The united parishes of Saint George and Saint Botolph were joined with the united parishes of Saint Mary and Saint Andrew in 1901.

Some information from The London Encyclopaedia, eds. Weinreb and Hibbert (LMA Library Reference 67.2 WEI).

The archives of all four parishes, including those of united parishes, have been deposited in Guildhall Library at various dates since 1901. The most recent deposit was in 1989. The Guildhall Library Manuscripts Section merged with the London Metropolitan Archives in 2009.

Records of the parish of Saint George, Botolph Lane, City of London. The main archive dates from the 16th century, including parish registers (baptisms, marriages, burials, banns) from 1546 and vestry minutes and churchwardens' accounts from 1590. Also poor rate and tithe rate assessment books.

P69/GEO/A: Parish Registers; P69/GEO/B: Vestry and Parish Officers; P69/GEO/C: Rate Assessments and Inhabitants Lists; P69/GEO/D: Charities and Estates.

These records are available for public inspection, although records containing personal information may be subject to access restrictions.

Copyright to these records rests with the depositor.

English

Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm

United with Saint Mary at Hill (P69/MRY4), Saint Andrew Hubbard (P69/AND3) and Saint Botolph Billingsgate (P69/BOT3). They have been catalogued over many years by various members of staff In 1891, administration of the charitable gifts and bequests of the united parishes was transferred to the City Parochial Foundation. Deeds relating to the gifts and bequests of St Botolph Billingsgate, 1670-1731, have been deposited amongst the records of the City Parochial Foundation [Ms 23737/22].

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.

April to June 2010. Burial registers Baptism registers Communication process Group communication Meetings Parish meetings Vestry Rates (documents) Rate books Religions Christianity Ancient religions Protestantism Anglicanism Church of England Government Public administration Local government Administrative units Parishes Ecclesiastical parishes Churchwardens records Parish records Marriage registers Information sources Documents Marriage records Banns register Church records and registers Primary documents Churches Religious buildings Buildings Architecture Poor rates Churchwardens Laity Religious groups Tithe rates Taxation Fiscal policy Finance Conferences Religion Parish of St George , Botolph Lane , City of London , Church of England City of London London England UK Western Europe Europe Burial records Legal documents Catholicism

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

The archives of all four parishes, including those of united parishes, have been deposited in Guildhall Library at various dates since 1901. The most recent deposit was in 1989. The Guildhall Library Manuscripts Section merged with the London Metropolitan Archives in 2009.

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Scope and content

Records of the parish of Saint George, Botolph Lane, City of London. The main archive dates from the 16th century, including parish registers (baptisms, marriages, burials, banns) from 1546 and vestry minutes and churchwardens' accounts from 1590. Also poor rate and tithe rate assessment books.

Appraisal, destruction and scheduling

Accruals

System of arrangement

P69/GEO/A: Parish Registers; P69/GEO/B: Vestry and Parish Officers; P69/GEO/C: Rate Assessments and Inhabitants Lists; P69/GEO/D: Charities and Estates.

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Conditions governing access

These records are available for public inspection, although records containing personal information may be subject to access restrictions.

Conditions governing reproduction

Copyright to these records rests with the depositor.

Language of material

  • English

Script of material

  • Latin

Language and script notes

English

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

United with Saint Mary at Hill (P69/MRY4), Saint Andrew Hubbard (P69/AND3) and Saint Botolph Billingsgate (P69/BOT3). They have been catalogued over many years by various members of staff In 1891, administration of the charitable gifts and bequests of the united parishes was transferred to the City Parochial Foundation. Deeds relating to the gifts and bequests of St Botolph Billingsgate, 1670-1731, have been deposited amongst the records of the City Parochial Foundation [Ms 23737/22].

Finding aids

Please see online catalogues at: http://search.lma.gov.uk/opac_lma/index.htm

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London Metropolitan Archives

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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

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