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Expand 1 - Records of the Unreformed Cambridge Corporation1 - Records of the Unreformed Cambridge Corporation
Collapse 2 - Municipal Corporation 1835-19742 - Municipal Corporation 1835-1974
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Expand 1 - Council and Assembly books1 - Council and Assembly books
Expand 2 - Agenda and committee reports for Council Meetings 2 - Agenda and committee reports for Council Meetings
Expand 3 - Committee minute and report books3 - Committee minute and report books
Expand 4 - Declarations of office books4 - Declarations of office books
Expand 5 - Yearbooks5 - Yearbooks
Expand 6 - Internal reports 6 - Internal reports
Collapse 7 - Committee papers7 - Committee papers
Expand 1 - Borough Rate Committee: University disputes 1 - Borough Rate Committee: University disputes
Expand 2 - Commons Committee: legal case papers relating to access rights and upkeep of the Commons 2 - Commons Committee: legal case papers relating to access rights and upkeep of the Commons
Expand 3 - Commons Committee: Land at Fen Ditton for new cemetery3 - Commons Committee: Land at Fen Ditton for new cemetery
Expand 4 - Entertainments Committee: 1862 International Exhibition 4 - Entertainments Committee: 1862 International Exhibition
Expand 5 - Entertainments Committee - Royal Agricultural Society show held in Cambridge 18945 - Entertainments Committee - Royal Agricultural Society show held in Cambridge 1894
Expand 6 - Entertainments Committee - Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee festivities 6 - Entertainments Committee - Queen Victoria Diamond Jubilee festivities
Expand 7 - Entertainments Committee: Coronation of Edward VII7 - Entertainments Committee: Coronation of Edward VII
Expand 8 - General Purposes Committee - Fire Brigade 8 - General Purposes Committee - Fire Brigade
Expand 9 - General Purposes Committee - Police Force 9 - General Purposes Committee - Police Force
Expand 10 - Guildhall and Building Committee: enlargements to the Guildhall10 - Guildhall and Building Committee: enlargements to the Guildhall
11 - Lease Committee: dilapidation report of RR Rowe on the Nags Head Inn, Albion Row
Expand 12 - Lease Committee: sale of land in Barton Road to Clare College 12 - Lease Committee: sale of land in Barton Road to Clare College
Expand 13 - Lease Committee: Land in the Botanic Gardens13 - Lease Committee: Land in the Botanic Gardens
Expand 14 - Lease Committee: sale of lease on the Chip-Axe public house, Butter Row14 - Lease Committee: sale of lease on the Chip-Axe public house, Butter Row
Expand 15 - Lease Committee: report and specification of repairs for the Arcade, St Andrews Hill15 - Lease Committee: report and specification of repairs for the Arcade, St Andrews Hill
Expand 16 - Lease Committee: properties at Castle End16 - Lease Committee: properties at Castle End
Expand 17 - Lease Committee: property on Castle Street 17 - Lease Committee: property on Castle Street
Expand 18 - Lease Committee: slaughterhouse and other properties in Corn Exchange Street 18 - Lease Committee: slaughterhouse and other properties in Corn Exchange Street
Expand 19 - Lease Committee: Black Swan Public House, Guildhall Street 19 - Lease Committee: Black Swan Public House, Guildhall Street
Expand 20 - Lease Committee: Castle Inn, Guildhall Street20 - Lease Committee: Castle Inn, Guildhall Street
Expand 21 - Lease Committee: Property on Honey Hill21 - Lease Committee: Property on Honey Hill
Expand 22 - Lease Committee: Kings Mill 22 - Lease Committee: Kings Mill
Expand 23 - Lease Committee: property in King Street 23 - Lease Committee: property in King Street
24 - Lease Committee: conditions for letting a house on Market Hill
Expand 25 - Lease Committee: property on Market Street25 - Lease Committee: property on Market Street
Expand 26 - Lease Committee: National School in St Peter's Parish26 - Lease Committee: National School in St Peter's Parish
Expand 27 - Lease Committee: Newnham Wharf27 - Lease Committee: Newnham Wharf
Expand 28 - Lease Committee: The Bell Public House, Peas Hill 28 - Lease Committee: The Bell Public House, Peas Hill
Expand 29 - Lease Committee: property on the Quayside29 - Lease Committee: property on the Quayside
Expand 30 - Lease Committee: Llandaff House, Regent Street30 - Lease Committee: Llandaff House, Regent Street
Expand 31 - Lease Committee: property in Shelly Row 31 - Lease Committee: property in Shelly Row
Expand 32 - Lease Committee: statement and memorandum relating to lease on the Swan's Nest 32 - Lease Committee: statement and memorandum relating to lease on the Swan's Nest
Expand 33 - Lease Committee: The Anchor Public House33 - Lease Committee: The Anchor Public House
Expand 34 - Lease Committee: lease and plan of land in Victoria Road 34 - Lease Committee: lease and plan of land in Victoria Road
35 - Lease Committee: Conditions for letting the Warwick Arms
Expand 36 - Lease Committee: compulsory purchase of 3 messuages in Wheeler Street36 - Lease Committee: compulsory purchase of 3 messuages in Wheeler Street
Expand 37 - Lease Committee: the Woolpack estate 37 - Lease Committee: the Woolpack estate
Expand 38 - Market Committee: Enlargement 38 - Market Committee: Enlargement
Expand 39 - Market Committee: relocation of the Cattle Market 39 - Market Committee: relocation of the Cattle Market
Collapse 40 - Market Committee: the Corn Exchange40 - Market Committee: the Corn Exchange
1 - Corn Exchange Committee reports
2 - Subscription letters and lists towards the erection of a new Corn Exchange
3 - Draft invitation to tender for building of a new Corn Exchange
4 - Correspondence and tenders from John Smith, Richard Whitaker, and William Quinn for building a new Corn Exchange
5 - Correspondence relating to the tender of Messrs Bell and Sons for the building of the new Corn Exchange
6 - A bond of Messrs Bell and their sureties for the fulfilment of the contract to build a Corn Exchange on St Andrew's Hill
7 - Specification for a clock to be fixed in the Corn Exchange on St Andrew's Hill
8 - An estimate for a new roof and windows on the Corn Exchange
9 - Corn Exchange and Market Committee draft minutes and printed reports
10 - Rowe's survey on the size of the present Corn Exchange and the proposed new site on Wheeler Street
11 - A letter from Joseph Whitworth relating to the leasehold estate Pergolds
12 - A printed draft report by the Market Committee for consideration by the Council regarding the proposed site for a new Corn Exchange with a plan of the site and the front of the proposed building by R Reynolds Rowe
13 - A report to the Market Committee regarding the proposed site for a new Corn Exchange with a plan of the site and the front of the proposed building by R Reynolds Rowe
14 - Draft extracts from the Market Committee minute books relating to proposals for the new Corn Exchange
15 - Letter from Robert Barrett to the Corporation regarding the condition of properties surrounding the Corn Exchange site
16 - A report to the Corporation regarding the proposed site and design for a new Corn Exchange with a plan by G Whitmore
17 - A letter by architect R Reynolds Rowe to the town clerk, relating to the enlargement and improvements on the Corn Exchange site on Saint Andrews Hill
18 - A provisional agreement with Mr Albert Decimus Clayton for the purchase of hereditaments and premises for the purpose of building a Corn Exchange
19 - A letter from Robert Barrett relating to the removal of the Corn Exchange to a new site
20 - A draft provisional agreement for the purchase of hereditaments and premises known as the Black Bear in Wheeler Street
21 - Correspondence from WH Apthorpe relating to an agreement to sell property in Wheeler Street
22 - A statement of debts due from the Corporation on mortgages
23 - Copies of letters consenting to extending the agreement date for the Corporation to purchase property on Wheeler Street, Corn Exchange Street, and St Andrew's Hill
24 - A notice and letter from GE Cowie, Master of Jesus College approving the building of the Corn Exchange on Christ's Pieces and objecting to the proposed cattle market
25 - A letter from Mr Albert Clayton relating to property in Parson Court
26 - Memorial (and copy) of certain farmers, merchants and dealers attending the present Corn Exchange
27 - Letters regarding plans and tenders for new Corn Exchange from Sam Peed to Edmond Foster
28 - Correspondence relating to the Corporation borrowing money to fund the building of the Corn Exchange
29 - Case for the opinion of Mr Cole as to the borrowing powers of the Corporation regarding the site in Wheeler Street required for the new Corn Exchange
30 - A copy of a letter of protest, from Messrs Tanqueray Williams to Edmond Foster, regarding use of the finance borrowed from Messrs Buxton with costs in the case
31 - A copy of a conveyance of freehold heredit in Parsons Court, from Mr AD Claydon to the Corporation
32 - A copy of a surrender of leasehold premises in Wheeler Street between Mr William Henry Apthorpe and the Corporation
33 - A copy of the conveyance of freehold heredits in Parsons Court, Cambridge between Mr William Henry Apthorpe and the Corporation
34 - Copy of a conveyance of freehold hereditaments in Wheeler Street from the trustees of the late Mr Thomas Tomson and their mortgages to the Corporation
35 - A copy of conveyance of messuages in Wheeler Street from Mr John Parfitt to the Corporation
36 - A copy mortgage for securing the sum of £5,000 between the Corporation and Thomas Fowell Buxton
37 - Conveyance of a messuage in Union Street from the trustees of the Cambridgeshire Permanent Benefit Building Society to the Corporation
38 - Plan of the Black Bear Inn estate
39 - A draft letter from Edmond Foster intended to be sent to Ipswich, Colchester, Chelmsford, Stortford, Hitchin and Leighton Buzzard requesting details of the cost and design of their Corn Exchanges
40 - Correspondence and newspaper clipping from Luton relating to the building of their Corn Exchange
41 - A letter regarding ownership of the Corn Exchange
42 - List of applicants for hire of premises in Wheeler Street and notices to quit properties purchased by the Corporation
43 - A list of persons holding desks at the Corn Exchange and new applicants
44 - A copy of assessments of property on Corn Exchange Hill
45 - A letter from Frederick Peck to Edward Foster giving his approval for the site of the new Corn Exchange
46 - A letter from Lewis Tomson requesting an invitation to submit plans for the new Corn Exchange
47 - Draft correspondence from Edmond Foster to architects relating to specifications for designs
48 - A letter from Frederick Peck to Clerk's Office, Cambridge enquiring into the plan of the site for New Corn Exchange
49 - Copy Instructions to architects by Mr Gray for Corn Exchange in Wheeler Street
50 - A note relating to the projected expense for the new Corn Exchange
51 - Correspondence relating to the sale of properties on St Andrew's Hill and Corn Exchange Street required for the building of the new Corn Exchange
52 - Particulars of the sale of the Red Cow and the Unicorn
53 - Extracts from the parish rate books of St Mary the Great
54 - A public notice complaining of the amount of ratepayers money spent on the proposed Corn Exchange
55 - A list of rentals of Corporation property by parish
56 - Two letters regarding hanging the plans for the new Corn Exchange
57 - Copy of the specifications to accompany the plans of Wm Fawcett
58 - Report to the Market Committee to accompany the design for the new Corn Exchange made by R Reynolds Rowe with covering letter
59 - Map and plan of the proposed Corn Exchange site on Wheeler Street and surrounding area
60 - Plan of proposed site for New Corn Exchange by R Reynolds Rowe, town surveyor
61 - Plan of the front of the proposed New Corn Exchange by R Reynolds Rowe, town surveyor
62 - Notes to accompany the plans of the proposed site
63 - A report by R Reynolds Rowe to accompany his design for the new Corn Exchange
64 - Draft minutes of the Market Committee
65 - Correspondence relating to the recommendations of Alfred Waterhouse for the design of the new Corn Exchange
66 - Report of Alfred Waterhouse recommending designs of John Edwin and R. Rowe for the new Corn Exchange
67 - A handwritten copy of the report of Alfred Waterhouse to Edmond Foster with his opinion on the six designs submitted for the new Corn Exchange
68 - A letter from WM Fawcett to the Mayor relating to his unsuccessful design application for the new Corn Exchange
69 - Memorial of Mr John Eldin & Partners as to the rejection of their design for Corn Exchange
70 - Report from R. Rowe, architect, as to the basement floor to the new Corn Exchange
71 - Copies of a resolution of the Market Committee to advertise for tenders for the building of Mr Rowe's plans for the Corn Exchange
72 - Correspondence from Messrs Hill and Swann relating to the opinion of the referee judging their submitted plans
73 - Draft specifications of works to be executed in the erection of the proposed new Corn Exchange according to instructions of by Mr WM Fawcett
74 - Architectural specifications of work to be executed and materials to be used in erecting a Corn Exchange in Wheeler Street without interfering with the Haunch of Mutton premises, by R Reynolds Rowe
75 - A draft letter from Edmond Foster requesting an opinion why the Corn Exchange should not be build on the designated site of Wheeler Street
76 - A letter from R Reynolds Rowe to the town clerk relating to progress of the specifications for his design
77 - Requisition to the Mayor to call a public meeting to discuss the proposed new Corn Exchange
78 - Cutting from the Independent Press related to the public meeting to discuss proposals for new Corn Exchange
79 - Correspondence from Edmond Foster, Town Clerk, relating to the position and plans for the new Corn Exchange in Wheeler Street
80 - A memorial to the Mayor, Charles Balls, to convene a public meeting regarding the location of a new Corn Exchange
81 - A printed copy of the memorial to the Mayor urging councillors to proceed with the construction of the new Corn Exchange
82 - A memorial of members of the town council against any delay in building the Corn Exchange
83 - A draft letter from Hy Houlden to AD Clayton forwarding a copy of the resolution of the Market Committee
84 - Draft report of the Market Committee written on the cover of a tender received from G Smith, London
85 - Advertisement for catalogue of building materials to be sold at auction 6 May 1870
86 - Notes on reports submitted relating to the design for the new Corn Exchange
87 - Tender of J Bardell & Son for contract to build the new Corn Exchange
88 - Tender of W Bell and sons for contract to build the new Corn Exchange
89 - Tender of William Elworthy of Upwell, for contract to build the new Corn Exchange
90 - Tender of Feast & Waters of Haddenham, for contract to build the new Corn Exchange
91 - Tender of Charles Hailey of Watford, Herts for contract to build the new Corn Exchange
92 - Tender of John Loveday of Kebworth, Leicester for contract to build the new Corn Exchange
93 - Tender of Benjamin Nightingale of Lambeth, for contract to build the new Corn Exchange
94 - Tender of Francis Thoday, for contract to build the new Corn Exchange
95 - Letters related to concerns of Wheeler Street residents regarding construction of New Corn Exchange
96 - Memorandum of agreement made between Joseph Bell and Walter Bell and the Corporation for the construction of a new Corn Exchange
97 - Restaurant and hotel receipts for establishments in and around Chancery Lane, London
Expand 98 - Chancery proceedings relating to the erection of a new Corn Exchange in Cambridge 98 - Chancery proceedings relating to the erection of a new Corn Exchange in Cambridge
99 - Correspondence, extracts from Market Committee minutes and a draft agreement relating to a complaint by Mr Edward John Mortlock regarding the lack of light to his property resulting from the presence of the new Corn Exchange. Includes correspondence from R Reynolds Rowe
100 - Abstract of the contract between William Elworthy and the Corporation for the erection of a Corn Exchange in or near Wheeler Street
101 - Correspondence regarding proposals for hiring the Corn Exchange for a skating rink
102 - Letters of complaint to the Mayor regarding the Corn Exchange
103 - Two letters relating to the carvings on the front of the Corn Exchange
104 - Draft and fair copies of lists of desks sold within the new Corn Exchange
105 - Tenders for works to the roof and guttering of the Corn Exchange
106 - Correspondence from Goldsmith Bros, corn merchants relating to giving up their stall at the Corn Exchange
107 - Draft case for the opinion of the Attorney General regarding raising the required funds to construct a new corn exchange
108 - Document for the opinion of Mr B. Andrews re statement of obstacle to the erection of the Corn Exchange
109 - Transcript of shorthand notes of judgement in case of Attorney General v. the Mayor, Aldermen and Burgesses of the Borough of Cambridge
Expand 41 - Market Committee: Market Street Improvement41 - Market Committee: Market Street Improvement
Expand 42 - Market Committee: Compulsory purchase of 34 and 35 Union Street 42 - Market Committee: Compulsory purchase of 34 and 35 Union Street
Expand 46 - Parliamentary Committee: disputes between the Corporation and the University 46 - Parliamentary Committee: disputes between the Corporation and the University
47 - Library Committee: correspondence
Expand 48 - Fire Brigade Committee: correspondence files 48 - Fire Brigade Committee: correspondence files
49 - Parliamentary Committee: Correspondence file relating to the Cambridge Water Bill
50 - Parliamentary Committee: Correspondence file relating to Electricity Supply
Expand 51 - Unemployment Committee: correspondence files 51 - Unemployment Committee: correspondence files
Expand 52 - Watch Committee: correspondence files52 - Watch Committee: correspondence files
53 - Watch Committee: Police Reports
Expand 54 - Special Committee: town clerk Memorial Committee papers 54 - Special Committee: town clerk Memorial Committee papers
Expand 8 - Registered correspondence files8 - Registered correspondence files
Expand 9 - Public Office9 - Public Office
Expand 10 - Parliamentary Acts and Bills10 - Parliamentary Acts and Bills
Expand 11 - Orders in Council11 - Orders in Council
Expand 12 - Byelaws and regulations12 - Byelaws and regulations
Expand 13 - Local Government Board consents for loan sanctions13 - Local Government Board consents for loan sanctions
Expand 14 - Clerks legal papers14 - Clerks legal papers
Expand 15 - Contracts and agreements15 - Contracts and agreements
Expand 16 - Deeds16 - Deeds
Expand 17 - Lease books and leases17 - Lease books and leases
Expand 18 - Clerks property papers18 - Clerks property papers
Expand 19 - Elections19 - Elections
Expand 21 - Town clerks correspondence 21 - Town clerks correspondence
Expand 22 - Memorials and petitions22 - Memorials and petitions
Expand 23 - Public notices and memoranda book23 - Public notices and memoranda book
Expand 24 - Events and Commemorations24 - Events and Commemorations
Expand 25 - Public appeals25 - Public appeals
Expand 26 - Volumes of newspaper clippings26 - Volumes of newspaper clippings
28 - Copies of Council resolution and copies of certificates relating to service as special constables during the Great War
29 - The Great War roll of honour card index
Expand 30 - Political squibs30 - Political squibs
Expand 31 - Propaganda leaflets, notices and articles written by the Imperial Fascist League sent to City Councillors 31 - Propaganda leaflets, notices and articles written by the Imperial Fascist League sent to City Councillors
Expand 32 - Naturalization papers, Maskie 1859, Groote, 186132 - Naturalization papers, Maskie 1859, Groote, 1861
Expand 33 - Answers to government enquiry regarding Hawkers Licences 33 - Answers to government enquiry regarding Hawkers Licences
Expand 34 - The English parentage of the wives of Gustave and Adolphe Heberlein 34 - The English parentage of the wives of Gustave and Adolphe Heberlein
Expand 35 - Correspondence, a statement of dates and facts, and draft copy of the deed of disclaimers relating to a gift to the Corporation executed by Mr F Bailey 35 - Correspondence, a statement of dates and facts, and draft copy of the deed of disclaimers relating to a gift to the Corporation executed by Mr F Bailey
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Expand PH - Public Health Department PH - Public Health Department
Expand SE - Records of the City Surveyor (Borough Surveyor)SE - Records of the City Surveyor (Borough Surveyor)
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Expand W - Weights and Measures DepartmentW - Weights and Measures Department
Expand 4 - Cambridge Improvement Commissioners4 - Cambridge Improvement Commissioners
Expand 5 - Overseers of the Poor for the 13 ancient parishes of Cambridge5 - Overseers of the Poor for the 13 ancient parishes of Cambridge
Expand 6 - Overseers of the Poor for Cambridge and Cambridge Without 6 - Overseers of the Poor for Cambridge and Cambridge Without
Expand 8 - Trumpington Parish Council8 - Trumpington Parish Council
Expand 9 - Cherryhinton Parish Council9 - Cherryhinton Parish Council
Expand 10 - Cambridge City Charities10 - Cambridge City Charities
Expand 12 - Cambridge Town Court of Pleas12 - Cambridge Town Court of Pleas
Expand 13 - Court Leet13 - Court Leet
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Expand Co - Cambridge Borough CoronerCo - Cambridge Borough Coroner
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