Identity area
Reference code
GB 2156 TSC/A/01
Title
Royal charters and related documents
Date(s)
- 1559-1937 (Creation)
Level of description
Subseries
Extent and medium
7 files of original material, 8 files of printed copies and commentaries.
Context area
Repository
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Includes inspeximus documents and letters patent produced during the Company's negotiations with successive monarchs.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Conditions of access and use area
Conditions governing access
Conditions governing reproduction
Language of material
English
Script of material
Latin
Language and script notes
Physical characteristics and technical requirements
Finding aids
Allied materials area
Existence and location of originals
Existence and location of copies
Related units of description
Notes area
Note
Catalogued
Note
Open
Note
The first royal grant of incorporation was issued on 4 May 1557. This was revoked by Charles II and substituted by another charter in 1684, which bound members to take the Oath of Allegiance. The original charter was reinstated by William and Mary in 1697.