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Record Nr.

UNISA996396850703316

Titolo

By the King, a proclamation for restraining the number and abuses of hackney coaches in and about the cities of London and Westminster, and the suburbs thereof, and parishes comprised within the Bills of Mortality [[electronic resource]]

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : printed by Charles Bill, Henry Hills, and Thomas Newcomb, printers to the Kings most excellent Majesty, 1687

Descrizione fisica

1 sheet ([1] p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

James, King of England,  <1633-1701.>

Soggetti

Coaching - Law and legislation - England - London

Coaching - Law and legislation - England - Westminster

Broadsides17th centuryEnglandLondon

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

"Complaint is made of the annoyance of hackney coaches. The power of restraining nuisances in the streets is a royal prerogative. The King appoints John Phelipps, ... Jerome Nipho, Commissioners for the licensing of hackney coaches. After 10 Dec. no person unlicensed is to stand with or drive for hire any hackney coach, on pain of fine, &c." -- Steele.

At end of text: Given at our court at Whitehall the 25th day of November 1687. In the third year of our reign.

Steele notation: Arms 102  the High-ways and.

Reproduction of original in the British Library.

Sommario/riassunto

eebo-0113