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Wycombes paving and lighting commission
page 24 of 2 page article and photographs describing the demand for improved lighting and policing in the 1830’s in High Wycombe. Permission was given by George III via the Paving and Lighting Commission. This commission was very powerful and often conflicted with the council. Lighting improved greatly from 2 to 27 lights over a couple of years. All lights were lit for 2d/year. Over a few years the situation changed lighting and night watchmen reduced. In 1860 only one watchman existed due to pay issues. In 1836 the council took over responsibility.
Creator
Horwood IanDate of creation
1960Date of coverage
[1800-1960]Place
High WycombeContributor
Crane,HerbertCopyright
UnknownReference number
P-HC/A/189Access
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