Quarter Sessions Records; Volume 1 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781145109568)

Quarter Sessions Records, Volume 1 offers a detailed glimpse into the legal and social history of the North Riding of Yorkshire. Compiled and edited by John Christopher Atkinson, with records from the Great Britain Court of Quarter Sessions of the Peace, this volume presents invaluable primary source material for historians, genealogists, and legal scholars.

Originally published in 1884, this meticulous compilation provides insights into the day-to-day administration of justice, local governance, and the lives of ordinary people in 19th-century Yorkshire. The records encompass a wide range of cases, offering a rich tapestry of social conditions, economic activities, and legal practices of the time. Scholars and researchers will find this collection an indispensable resource for understanding the complexities of historical legal systems and the broader social context of the era.

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