Excerpt from Report on the Manuscripts of the Corporation of Beverley
The Beverley Town Records were Originally examined with a view to seeing if they threw any light on the history Of the Minster, or as it is formerly called the Collegiate Church of St. John Of Beverley, the 13th century Chapter Act Book of which Mr. Leach was editing for the Surtees Society. Beyond the Fabric Roll above mentioned and a few very casual mentions in the 15th century Of the Minster as a place Of recognised Town resort, and of its Provost, Chancellor, Canons and Grammar School Masters, One of whom was several times one Of the Twelve Governors Of the town, what was sought for was not found.
Warm thanks are given to the Town Clerk, Mr. J. Willis Mills, and his predecessor and father Mr. James Mills, for their great courtesy and kindness; and to the ex-mayor, Mr. Tom Turner, and the Mayor, Mr. Farrah, and the Corporation of Beverley for permitting the documents to be removed and studied at leis . CLICK HERE TO START DOWNLOAD