Berwickshire County Council and predecessor authorities, records
- Reference:GB 1097 B
- Dates of Creation:1725-1993
- Language of Material:English
- Physical Description:about 7900 items
Scope and Content
Berwickshire County Council records, 1725-1993, including: Clerk's department, 1872-1988; Education department, 1864-1993; parish records, 1725-1934; Highway authorities,1883-1928; Lieutenancy records, 1786-1831; Police, 1892-1892; Public Assistance, 1871-1946; Parochial Board, 1889-1890; Public Health, 1891-1971; County library, 1921-1977; Rural library, 1848-1941; special authorities, 1875-1950; Burgh of Eyemouth Chamberlain's records, 1971-1971; Burgh of Duns, Town Clerk, 1960-1974; Commissioners of Supply, 1779-1929; Treasurer, 1856-1975; District Committees, 1890-1967; Special Districts, 1875-1950; electoral registers, 1968-1978.
Administrative / Biographical History
Berwickshire County Council was one of the four counties that became part of Borders District Council (now Scottish Borders Council) following local government reorganisation in 1975.
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Subjects
Corporate Names