Title: The making of modern London
Description: The Repertories of the Court of Aldermen are the main manuscript records of the meetings of one of London's principal governing bodies in this period, providing details of matters discussed, proposals made, and legislation passed. The Court of the Lord Mayor and Aldermen are generally recognized as the executive body of government. Aldermen were chosen rather than elected; they were required to possess substantial property holdings and normally served for life.
Subjects: History, Sources, Politics and government, Social life and customs, City of London (England). Court of Aldermen
Places: London (England)
Time periods: 15th century, 16th century