Bristol Burgess Books Index

The Burgess Books of Bristol record the thousands of names of men admitted to the freedom of the city in an almost unbroken sequence from 1558 to the present day. The freemen and burgesses of the city play an important part in the history of Bristol. Until 1853 were chosen from their ranks the mayor, sheriff, alderman and councillors of the town. The freedom of the town and the freedom of the craft guilds were closely linked and it was difficult for a man to set up as a master in his own trade or craft and take apprentices without first being admitted as a freeman. Until 1835 admission to freedom was fourfold:-

1. As the son of a freeman.
2. By serving at least 7 years apprenticeship to a burgess.
3. By marrying the widow or daughter of a freeman.
4. By redemption (paying a large sum to purchase the privilege).

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Bristol Burgess Books Vols. 1 to 21 - 
Index & Transcripts 1557 - 1995.

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Bristol Burgess Books Vols. 1 to 21 - 
Index 1557 - 1995.

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