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Bakers of London. King and council. The bakers complain that they are misused by...

Catalogue reference: SC 8/329/E949

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This record is about the Bakers of London. King and council. The bakers complain that they are misused by... dating from [c. 1295-c. 1305] in the series Special Collections: Ancient Petitions. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.

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Reference
SC 8/329/E949
Date
[c. 1295-c. 1305]
Description
Petitioners
Bakers of London.
Addressees
King and council.
Nature of request
The bakers complain that they are misused by the assize of their bread according to the royal privilege which is established throughout the land, namely they complain of the weight and judgment.
Nature of endorsement
Because it has been ordained by them, they are to obey their ordinance.
Places mentioned
London.
Note
The petition is dated to c. 1295-c. 1305 on the basis of the hand, though it seems likely that it dates from around 1300 judging by the hand of the petitions that surround it.
Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Legal status
Public Record(s)
Language
French
Closure status
Open Document, Open Description
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C9682944/

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SC 8

Special Collections: Ancient Petitions

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