Contemporary manuscript copy of a proclamation 'concernynge paymente of tythes and oblations as well wythin the Citie of london as ellys wher' wythin the realme', which was made in February 1535. The proclamation contains no date, but an endorsement assigns it, incorrectly, to 36 Henry VIII.
Proclamation concerning tithes
This material is held atSenate House Library Archives, University of London
- Reference
- GB 96 MS 425
- Dates of Creation
- [1535]
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- Single sheet
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Tithes were a tax of a tenth of the income from the agricultural yield of the land and livestock, which was paid to the etablished church for the support of the clergy, or for religious and charitable uses. When Henry VIII disestablished the monasteries in 1537, these tithes, which were mainly collected centrally by monasteries and churches, were effectively sold to the highest bidder and most of them passed into the hands of wealthy, and often absentee, landlords.
Arrangement
Single item.
Access Information
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Acquisition Information
Given by Mr. T. Lord in 1955.
Other Finding Aids
Collection level description.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Single sheet, 17" x 12".
Archivist's Note
Compiled by Sarah Aitchison as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project.
Conditions Governing Use
Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.
Bibliography
A copy of the proclamation is printed as No. 148 in Bibliotheca Lindesiana , vol. 5 (1910).