Freehold Land Societies and Crime Decline in 19th Century Debate
The article urges readers to send comments to the Freeholder publisher and James Taylor of the Freehold Land Society Birmingham. It discusses the need for true commercial principles, potential future improvements, and the role of experience in solving difficulties while highlighting a drop in crime and the impact of capital punishment debates. It covers building society plans, permanent versus terminable shares, and a detailed example of compound interest and class membership rules from the National Freehold Land Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strand
James Taylor
Freehold Land Society
Birmingham
Joan CoLui
Gilpin
England and
Wales
N. B
Thomas Kipp
Deptford
National Freehold Land Society
Joan Vaughan
B. C
Freehold Union Resolves on Taxter Service Issue
The Freehold Union Council, amid many national requests for Mr James Taxter Juniors service, passes a resolution at a special 29 April 1850 meeting chaired by Wm Scholefield Tisq MP. It states Mr Taynow will resume public labours when health permits, honoring longstanding invitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freehold Union
James Taxter
The
Taynow
Freehold Council
Wm. Scholefield Tis
M.P
Union Fund Requests Taylor Secretary Support
Text indicates applications for the services of Mr. Taylor, Secretary, should be answered by contributing to the Union funds, at least 21s for each meeting, and payment of all expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
Freehold Land Society Offer Urges Workers to Save and Vote
The piece argues working people should invest savings in freeholds rather than spend on intoxicants. It cites Mr Porter’s figures on drink spending, compares housing conditions, and suggests temperance and sanitary reforms paired with the Freehold movement could improve homes and civic power, urging reader consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freehold Land Society
Porter
British Association
Temperance Cause
Temperance Press
Temperance Platform
Chadwick
Bury
Lancashire
Ashton-under-Lyne
Tne
The Freehold Chief Rents of Manchester
An analysis of perpetual ground rents in Manchester shows how chief rents grant voting rights and how successive transfers can place multiple proprietors on the same property. The piece contrasts this with London leaseholds and warns of inflated multi owner voting in growing districts.
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Manchester
London
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Zed
FREI
Bott
Liverpool
Brighton
Finch
John
Gardner
Richard
Gravyeley
Stephen
Woodbridge
Grundy
Edward
Eeoesconteene King
Hon
Locke
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