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ZA - City of Chester Assembly - 1407-1857
- B - Assembly Minute Books - 1539-1835
  - 1 - Assembly Book - 15th century-1624

Repository	Cheshire Record Office
Level	Piece
Reference	ZAB/1/87v-8
Title	Regulations re sale of goods and re Christmas customs
Date	1550s
Description	Further regulations for the sale of corn, also of ale, beer and candles. (ZA/B/1/88) Certain customary Christmas festivities, especially the provision of breakfast for poor neighbours, are forbidden, as not encouraging a proper observance of the Christmas spirit. Breakfasts in lieu may of course be provided on some other day.
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