The story of
The Treason Trial in South Africa, 1956–1961
In June 1955, a multi-racial group came together to write the Freedom Charter, demanding racial equality and democracy in South Africa. They were put on trial.
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Newcastle, Northumberland, Cumberland, and Westmorland only
Catalogue reference: ASSI 42/5
What’s it about?
This record is about the Newcastle, Northumberland, Cumberland, and Westmorland only dating from 1735-1763 in the series Assizes: Northern Circuit: Gaol Books. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
- ASSI 42/5
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1735-1763
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Description (What the record is about)
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Newcastle, Northumberland, Cumberland, and Westmorland only
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Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Legal status (A note as to whether the record being described is a Public Record or not)
- Public Record(s)
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Closure status (Whether the record is ‘open’ (available to the public) or ‘closed’ (not available due to a legal exemption))
- Open Document, Open Description
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- Topics
- Legal
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Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C495294/
Series information
ASSI 42
Assizes: Northern Circuit: Gaol Books
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