| University/T contains: |
| <-- See earlier |
| T.II |
Records relating to the licensing and regulation of vintners |
| T.III |
Records relating to the licensing of retailers and to regulations for fasting |
| T.IV |
Letter carriers' bonds, licences and papers |
| T.V |
Papers of the Lodging Houses Syndicate |
| T.VI |
Records relating to entertainments permissions |
| T.VII |
Records relating to the assize of bread and ale |
| T.VIII |
Records relating to the Spinning House |
| T.IX |
Registry records relating to licensing and fairs |
| T.X |
Miscellaneous documents |
| T.XI |
Records relating to joint legislation, local rating etc., all for local environmental improvements |
| T.XII |
Records relating to sewers, drainage and waterways |
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Records relating to the interactions of the town and University of Cambridge
| Title |
Records relating to the assize of bread and ale |
| Reference |
T.VII |
| Covering Dates |
1500–1836 (start date approximate) |
| Extent and Medium |
11 volumes; paper |
|
| Content and context |
The assize was the process whereby from 1381 the University regulated the quality and price of these goods exposed for sale in Cambridge. |
| Index Terms |
| Alcoholic Beverages |
| Consumer Protection |
| Food |
| University/T.VII contains: |
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T.VII.1
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Assize Acts, 1670-1838; acquittance for £30 for 3 years fee farm of the assize, 1542. 1 volume. |
1542–1838 |
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T.VII.2-6
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Declarations of the assize of bread. 5 volumes. |
1596–1836 |
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T.VII.7-8
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Legal precedent and formulary books. 5 volumes. |
1500–1599 |
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T.VII.9-11
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Wardens' pocket assize books. 3 notebooks. |
1807–1836 |
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