BorBE7/1/33

Counterpart lease for 11 years: (1) Corporation of the Town of Bedford (2) William Webb of Bedford, draper. Lease by (1) to (2) for 11 years from St Thomas day last, of the stallage in the open space under the Moot Hall alias the Guildhall. Witnesses: Thomas Rush, Thomas Cawne. Seal: one applied. Signature: William Webb

1 March 1738/9

From: 1738 To: 1739

The dimensions of the place which he is to have shall be between the four posts which support the east end of the said Hall, that is to extend from the two Northern supporting posts to the two Southern supporting posts and to extend from North to South on a supposed straight line drawn by the West side of the two Westmost of the said four posts, and from the Westmost of the said two posts on the North side, to the Westmost of the said two posts on the South side, so far about towards the street as the outward benches and the eves of the said Hall. (2) not to blind or blanket up, or otherwise annoy the shop under the said Moot Hall, and weekly or oftener as need shall be to cleanse and sweep the ground and keep it from spoil or damage. Also to repair and amend the posts and benches.

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Webb, William,
Rush, Thomas,
Cawne, Thomas

draper, stallage, Bedford Moothall, Bedford Guildhall