The charters of the royal hospitals of bridewell and bethlem.
[London].
[s.n.], [1792?]
8vo.
[2], 37pp, [1]. Modern navy wrappers. Scattered spotting.
A rare survival of a pamphlet comprised of two charters concerning Bridewell and Bethlem, with the first issued by Henry VIII, and the second by his son, Edward VI.
The first charter, issued in 1547, granted the hospital to the Corporation of the City of London, bringing it under the mantle of 'Royal Hospitals', although this title would not be applied formally until 1845.
The second charter, issued in 1553, gave Bridewell Palace to the City of London for the housing of homeless children and for the punishment of 'disorderly women'. Four years later, the city officially combined the administration of both institutions, bolstering the reputation of the hospitals as sprawling and chaotic.
ESTC records copies at just four locations (BL, Bishopsgate, Guildhall, and Oxford).
The first charter, issued in 1547, granted the hospital to the Corporation of the City of London, bringing it under the mantle of 'Royal Hospitals', although this title would not be applied formally until 1845.
The second charter, issued in 1553, gave Bridewell Palace to the City of London for the housing of homeless children and for the punishment of 'disorderly women'. Four years later, the city officially combined the administration of both institutions, bolstering the reputation of the hospitals as sprawling and chaotic.
ESTC records copies at just four locations (BL, Bishopsgate, Guildhall, and Oxford).
ESTC T2242.
£ 375.00
Antiquates Ref: 28067
