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Rate books
« on: Tuesday 14 December 21 21:47 GMT (UK) »
dear all,

I read that that 'Rate books' are yearly records of the occupiers and owners of properties. Interesting  :D
My question(s) to experienced researchers are:
i. are there 'Rate books' available for Sudbury and what information do they reveal?
ii. are these 'Rate books' available to view (or is it a visit to Bury R.O.)?
iii. which period of time or years do these 'Rate books" cover? (Do they exist before 1841?)
All information gratefully received and I believe of interest to many other lesser experienced researchers  ;)
Seasons greetings  ;D
Pete

Sudbury Suffolk, Bocking/Braintree Essex, Hendon/Bethnal green Middx.

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Re: Rate books
« Reply #1 on: Wednesday 15 December 21 04:57 GMT (UK) »
Contact the Suffolk Archives for Sudbury Rate Books availability: https://www.suffolkarchives.co.uk/collections/getrecord/GB174_EE501

Genguide provides helpful overview of parish Rate Books and online availability. https://www.genguide.co.uk/source/rate-books-parish/

Rate Books contain names of tax payers from the early eighteenth century to the end of the nineteenth century. They usually record the following details:

Name of Occupier (head of household)
Name of Owner
Description of the property (house or business)
Street Address/Township/Parish
Rate to be paid (e.g. poor rate, water rate)
Amount to paid
Date paid or any default on payment

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