Records of the Quarter Sessions

Records of the Quarter Sessions refer to historical legal documents from a form of local court that operated in England and Wales between the 16th and 19th centuries. These courts met four times a year (hence "quarter") to handle serious criminal cases, civil disputes, and local administrative matters. The records include proceedings, judgments, financial accounts, and descriptions of local governance, providing valuable insights into social issues and legal practices of the time. They are important for understanding historical law, community dynamics, and social history in those periods.