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"Orders conceived and published by the Lord Major and Aldermen of the City of London" is a historical public health document likely written in the early 17th century. This book falls under the category of governmental regulations concerning epidemic management, specifically addressing the measures to control the spread of the plague during a time when such outbreaks were not uncommon. It lays out a framework for the enforcement of health guidelines in
the City of London, reflecting the authorities' attempts to safeguard public health amidst the challenges posed by infectious disease. The content of the book provides a series of detailed orders and regulations aimed at preventing the spread of plague. It outlines the responsibilities of various officials such as Examiners, Watchmen, and Searchers, detailing their roles in enforcing quarantines and monitoring sick individuals. Key measures include the isolation of affected households, restrictions on movement to and from these homes, and stringent rules for burial practices. The document emphasizes community cooperation and the importance of cleanliness in public spaces, making it an important historical resource that sheds light on early public health strategies during a devastating period in urban history. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Creator | City of London (England). Court of Aldermen |
|---|---|
| Creator | City of London (England). Lord Mayor |
| Title | Orders conceived and published by the Lord Major and Aldermen of the City of London, concerning the infection of the plague |
| Original Publication | London: James Flesher, 1665. |
| Credits | Daniel Lowe and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 47.5 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | KD: Law in general, Comparative and uniform law, Jurisprudence: United Kingdom and Ireland |
| LoC Class | RA: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine |
| Subject | Plague -- England -- London |
| Subject | Public health laws -- England -- London |
| Subject | London (England) -- History -- 17th century -- Sources |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 72934 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-72934-3 |
| Release Date | Feb 12, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 588 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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