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Urban and metropolitan history > Biographical sources, London

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The Aldermen of the City of LondonTemp. Henry III - 1912

» Urban and metropolitan history
Contains comprehensive lists of and biographical notes upon the aldermen of the City. It also includes extensive materials on the relationship of the various aldermen to the livery companies and to Parliament. Originally published in two volumes, it is here given in one.

The Rulers of London 1660-1689A biographical record of the Aldermen and Common Councilment of the City of London

» Urban and metropolitan history
Contains over 1,400 biographical records for members of the Courts of Aldermen and of Common Council. Published by kind permission of the London and Middlesex Archaeological Society