Statements (24)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
gptkb:Act_of_Parliament
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| gptkbp:allows |
purchase of buildings and maintenance for libraries
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| gptkbp:appliesTo |
gptkb:England
gptkb:Wales |
| gptkbp:citation |
13 & 14 Vict. c. 65
|
| gptkbp:dateEnacted |
1850
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| gptkbp:enactedBy |
gptkb:Parliament_of_the_United_Kingdom
|
| gptkbp:historicalSignificance |
first legislative step towards the establishment of free public libraries in the UK
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Public Libraries Act 1850
|
| gptkbp:introduced |
gptkb:William_Ewart
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| gptkbp:legacy |
foundation for the public library movement in the UK
|
| gptkbp:longTitle |
An Act for enabling Town Councils to establish Public Libraries and Museums
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| gptkbp:prohibits |
municipal boroughs with population over 10,000
purchase of books with public funds |
| gptkbp:purpose |
to allow local boroughs to establish free public libraries
|
| gptkbp:receivedRoyalAssent |
14 August 1850
|
| gptkbp:relatedLegislation |
Public Libraries Act 1855
Museums Act 1845 |
| gptkbp:repealedBy |
yes
Public Libraries Act 1855 |
| gptkbp:requiredConsent |
two-thirds majority of local ratepayers
|
| gptkbp:bfsParent |
gptkb:Library_Legislation
gptkb:9_&_10_Vict._c._22 |
| gptkbp:bfsLayer |
7
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