RepositoryCheshire Record Office
LevelSeries
ReferenceZMBB 1
TitleAssize of Bread
Date1767-1768
DescriptionAs clerk of the market, the mayor with the help of assessors, fixed the price of bread according to the price of corn in the market; the city bakers were required to sell bread at that price. One volume has survived which contains the assize of bread for each week during the mayoralty of John Kelsall.
Extent1 volume
LocationPlease note that parts of this collection are held offsite. Please contact Cheshire Archives and Local Studies in advance of your visit if you wish to view these records.
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