List of acts of the Parliament of Great Britain, 1755–1759

This is a complete list of acts of the Parliament of Great Britain for the years 1755–1759. For acts passed until 1707, see the list of acts of the Parliament of England and the list of acts of the Parliament of Scotland. See also the list of acts of the Parliament of Ireland.

For acts passed from 1801 onwards, see the list of acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom. For acts of the devolved parliaments and assemblies in the United Kingdom, see the list of acts of the Scottish Parliament, the list of acts of the Northern Ireland Assembly, and the list of acts and measures of Senedd Cymru; see also the list of acts of the Parliament of Northern Ireland.

The number shown after each act's title is its chapter number. Acts are cited using this number, preceded by the year(s) of the reign during which the relevant parliamentary session was held; thus the Union with Ireland Act 1800 is cited as "39 & 40 Geo. 3 c. 67", meaning the 67th act passed during the session that started in the 39th year of the reign of George III and which finished in the 40th year of that reign. Note that the modern convention is to use Arabic numerals in citations (thus "41 Geo. 3" rather than "41 Geo. III"). Acts of the last session of the Parliament of Great Britain and the first session of the Parliament of the United Kingdom are both cited as "41 Geo. 3".

Acts passed by the Parliament of Great Britain did not have a short title; however, some of these acts have subsequently been given a short title by acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom (such as the Short Titles Act 1896).

Before the Acts of Parliament (Commencement) Act 1793 came into force on 8 April 1793, acts passed by the Parliament of Great Britain were deemed to have come into effect on the first day of the session in which they were passed. Because of this, the years given in the list below may in fact be the year before a particular act was passed.

1755 (28 Geo. 2)[edit]

The second session of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain, which met from 14 November 1754 until 25 April 1755.

Public acts[edit]

Short title, or popular name	Citation	Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title

Chelsea Hospital Act 1755 (repealed)	28 Geo. 2. c. 1	19 December 1754
An Act for Relief of the Out Pensioners of the Royal Hospital at Chelsea. (Repealed by Chelsea Pensions (Abolition of Poundage) Act 1847)

Taxation Act 1755 (repealed)	28 Geo. 2. c. 2	19 December 1754
An Act for continuing, and granting to His Majesty, certain Duties upon Malt, Mum, Cyder, and Perry, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty-five. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Indemnity Act 1755 (repealed)	28 Geo. 2. c. 3	19 December 1754
An Act to indemnify Members of Cities, Corporations, and Borough Towns, who have neglected to take the Oaths of Office, and to stamp their Admissions; and for allowing them further Time for those Purposes. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Mutiny Act 1755 (repealed)	28 Geo. 2. c. 4	19 December 1754
An Act for punishing Mutiny and Desertion, and for the better Payment of the Army and their Quarters. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Land Tax Act 1755 (repealed)	28 Geo. 2. c. 5	19 December 1754
An Act for granting an Aid to His Majesty, by a Land Tax, to be raised in Great Britain, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty-five; and for Relief of the Inhabitants of certain Places in the County of Lincoln, in respect of Arrears of the Land Tax. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Mortuaries (Chester) Act 1755^[1]	28 Geo. 2. c. 6	20 March 1755
An Act for taking away Mortuaries in the Archdeaconry of Chester; and giving a Recompense therefor to the Bishop of Chester, as Archdeacon of Chester, who holds and enjoys the said Archdeaconry in Right of his See.

Sheriffs (Scotland) Act 1755^[1]	28 Geo. 2. c. 7	20 March 1755
An Act concerning the Offices of Sheriff Depute and Stewart Depute, in that Part of Great Britain called Scotland.

Sankey Brook Navigation Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 8	20 March 1755
An Act for making navigable the River or Brook called Sankey Brook, and the Three several Branches thereof, from the River Mersey, below Sankey Bridges, up to Boardman's Stone Bridge on the South Branch, to Gerrard's Bridge on the Middle Branch thereof, and to Penny Bridge on the North Branch thereof, all in the County Palatine of Lancaster; and also for adjusting the Measure of Coal to be brought down the said River or Brook, and sold within the Town of Liverpool in the said County.

Southwark Market Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 9	20 March 1755
An Act to prevent the holding of any Market for the future in The High Street of the Borough of Southwark, in the County of Surry.

Papists Act 1755 (repealed)	28 Geo. 2. c. 10	20 March 1755
An Act for allowing further Time for Enrolment of Deeds and Wills made by Papists; and for Relief of Protestant Purchasers. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Marine Mutiny Act 1755 (repealed)	28 Geo. 2. c. 11	25 April 1755
An Act for the Regulation of His Majesty's Marine Forces while on Shore. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Game Act 1755 (repealed)	28 Geo. 2. c. 12	25 April 1755
An Act to explain and amend a Clause in an Act made in the Fifth Year of the Reign of Queen Anne, intituled, "An Act for the better Preservation of the Game", in relation to the selling or offering to Sale any Game. (Repealed by Game Act 1831)

Insolvent Debtors Relief Act 1755 (repealed)	28 Geo. 2. c. 13	25 April 1755
An Act for Relief of Insolvent Debtors. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Herring Fishery Act 1755 (repealed)	28 Geo. 2. c. 14	25 April 1755
An Act for further explaining, amending, and rendering more effectual, an Act made in the Twenty-third Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act for the Encouragement of the British White Herring Fishery;" and for giving further Encouragement for the carrying on the said Fishery; and for other Purposes therein mentioned. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

National Debt Act 1755 (repealed)	28 Geo. 2. c. 15	25 April 1755
An Act for granting to His Majesty the Sum of One Million, to be raised by a Lottery. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1870)

Navigation Act 1755 (repealed)	28 Geo. 2. c. 16	25 April 1755
An Act for the better Supply of Mariners and Seamen, to serve in His Majesty's Ships of War, and on board Merchant Ships, and other Trading Ships and Vessels. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Highways and Turnpike Roads Act 1755 (repealed)	28 Geo. 2. c. 17	25 April 1755
An Act to amend an Act made in the Twenty-sixth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act for the Amendment and Preservation of the publick Highways and Turnpike Roads of this Kingdom; and for the more effectual Execution of the Laws relating thereto." (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Distemper Amongst Cattle Act 1755 (repealed)	28 Geo. 2. c. 18	25 April 1755
An Act to continue several Laws relating to the Distemper now raging among the Horned Cattle in this Kingdom. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Thefts, Robberies, etc. Act 1755 (repealed)	28 Geo. 2. c. 19	25 April 1755
An Act for making perpetual an Act passed in the Twenty-fifth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for the better preventing Thefts and Robberies, and for regulating Places of publick Entertainment, and punishing Persons keeping disorderly Houses; for the further punishing Persons selling Ale or other Liquors without License; for the preventing the burning or destroying of Goss, Furze, or Fern, in Forests or Chaces; for giving further Time for the Payment of Duties omitted to be paid for the Indentures or Contracts of Clerks and Apprentices, and for the filing Affidavits of the Execution of Contracts of Clerks to Attornies and Solicitors. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Whale Fishery Act 1755 (repealed)	28 Geo. 2. c. 20	25 April 1755
An Act for continuing, explaining, and amending, the several Acts of Parliament made for the further Encouragement of the Whale Fishery carried on by His Majesty's Subjects; and to authorize the Payment of the Bounty to Thomas Hood and others, upon Three Ships fitted out for the said Fishery, and lost in The Greenland Seas. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Importation Act 1755 (repealed)	28 Geo. 2. c. 21	25 April 1755
An Act for making more effectual the Laws prohibiting the Importation of Spirituous Liquors in Casks or Vessels not containing Sixty Gallons; and of Tea above the Quantity of Six Pounds, found on board any British Ship or Vessel not belonging to, or employed by, The East India Company. (Repealed by Customs Law Repeal Act 1825)

Supply, etc. Act 1755 (repealed)	28 Geo. 2. c. 22	25 April 1755
An Act for granting to His Majesty a certain Sum of Money, therein mentioned, out of the Sinking Fund; and applying certain Monies remaining in the Exchequer for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty-five; and for carrying the Surplus of certain Duties to the Sinking Fund; and for the further appropriating the Supplies granted in this Session of Parliament. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Southwark Market (No. 2) Act 1755 or the Borough Market Act 1756	28 Geo. 2. c. 23	25 April 1755
An Act to enable the Churchwardens, Overseers, and Inhabitants, of the Parish of Saint Saviour, in the Borough of Southwark, in the County of Surry, to hold a Market within the said Parish, not interfering with The High Street in the said Borough.

Indemnity Act 1755 (repealed)	28 Geo. 2. c. 24	25 April 1755
An Act to indemnify Persons who have omitted to qualify themselves for Offices and Promotions within the Time limited by Law; and for allowing further Time for that Purpose. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Making of Indigo Act 1755 (repealed)	28 Geo. 2. c. 25	25 April 1755
An Act for continuing an Act, intituled, "An Act for encouraging the making of Indico in the British Plantations in America." (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Huntingdon Roads Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 26	19 December 1754
An Act for repairing and widening the Road from the High Bridge in the Town of Ramsey, in the County of Huntingdon, through King's Ripton, to the West End of St. Peter's Lane, in the Parish of Saint John, within the Borough of Huntingdon.

Kingston-upon-Hull Improvement Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 27	20 March 1755
An Act for explaining, amending, and making more effectual, several Acts of Parliament, relating to the Maintenance and Employment of the Poor of the Town of Kingston upon Hull; and for better paving, preserving, and cleansing, the Streets, Squares, Lanes, and Alleys, in the said Town, and preventing Obstructions therein; and for preserving the Lamps which shall be set up to enlighten the Streets of the said Town, and securing the Property of such Lamps to the Owners.

Sutton and Reigate Road Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 28	20 March 1755
An Act for repairing and widening the Road from Sutton in the County of Surrey, through the Borough of Reigate, by Sidlow Mill, to Povey Cross; and from Sutton aforesaid, through Cheam and over Howell Hill, to Ewell; and also the Road from Tadworth, by the Windmill, to the Bottom of Pebble Hill in the said County.

Glasgow Beer Duties Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 29	20 March 1755
An Act for continuing, and rendering more effectual, an Act passed in the Ninth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act for continuing the Duty of Two Pennies Scots, or One Sixth of a Penny Sterling, on every Pint of Ale and Beer that shall be vended or sold within the City of Glasgow;" and for extending the same over the Villages of Gorbells and Port Glasgow, and Privileges thereof, for the Benefit of the said City and Villages.

Stevenage and Biggleswade Road Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 30	20 March 1755
An Act to continue, and render more effectual, Two Acts of Parliament, passed in the Sixth and Twelfth Years of the Reign of His late Majesty King George, for repairing the Roads from Stevenage in the County of Hertford, to Bigleswade in the County of Bedford; and for repairing the Roads from the North End of the said Roads to the Toll Gate at the North End of the said Town of Bigleswade.

Monmouth Roads Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 31	20 March 1755
An Act for repairing and widening the several Roads therein mentioned, leading to, through, and from, the Town of Monmouth.

Bristol (Nightly Watch) Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 32	20 March 1755
An Act for establishing, maintaining, and well-governing, a Nightly Watch within the City of Bristol.

Kimbolton Road Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 33	20 March 1755
An Act for repairing the Road from the North End of Brown's Lane in Great Stoughton in the County of Huntingdon, through Kimbolton and Higham Ferrers, to The Way Post near Wellingborough Bridge in the County of Northampton; and from The Pound in Kimbolton to The Way Post in Great Catworth Field, near Brington Bridge, in the said County of Huntingdon.

Wolverhampton Chapel Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 34	20 March 1755
An Act for erecting and building a new Chapel, in the Town of Wolverhampton, in the County of Stafford.

Bury and Stratton Road Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 35	20 March 1755
An Act for repairing the Road from a certain Place in Bury, in the County of Huntingdon, through Warboys, Old Hurst, Saint Ives, Hilton, Eltisley, Waresley, Gamlingay, and Potton, to a House called The Spread Eagle in Stratton, within the several Counties of Huntingdon, Cambridge, and Bedford.

Cambridge Roads Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 36	20 March 1755
An Act to continue, and render more effectual, several Acts, for repairing the Road from Stump Cross to Newmarket Heath and the Town of Cambridge; for repairing the Road from Foulmire to Cambridge; and for repairing other ruinous Parts of the Highways adjacent to the Road from Foulmire to Cambridge.

Saint Bartholomew the Great Parish, London (Improvement) Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 37	20 March 1755
An Act for the better enlightening and cleansing the open Places, Squares, Streets, Lanes, Alleys, Passages, and Courts, within the Parish of Saint Bartholomew the Great, London; and regulating the Nightly Watch and Beadles within the said Parish.

Launceston Poor Relief Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 38	20 March 1755
An Act for the better Relief and Employment of the Poor of the Borough of Dunheved, otherwise Launceston, and Parish of Saint Mary Magdalen, in the County of Cornwall.

Edinburgh Roads Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 39	20 March 1755
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act of the Twenty-fourth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, intituled, "An Act for repairing the High Roads in the County of Edinburgh, to and from the City of Edinburgh; and from Crammond Bridge to the Town of Queen's Ferry, in the County of Linlithgow;" and for making the said Act more effectual.

Market Harborough to Coventry Road Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 40	20 March 1755
An Act for repairing and widening the Road from the Town of Market-Harborough in the County of Leicester, through the Town of Lutterworth in the said County, to the City of Coventry.

Leeds (Lighting, etc.) Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 41	20 March 1755
An Act for enlightening the Streets and Lanes, and regulating the Pavements, in the Town of Leeds, in the County of York.

Oxford and Buckinghamshire Roads Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 42	20 March 1755
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Ninth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing the Roads leading from Henley Bridge in the County of Oxford, to Dorchester Bridge, and from thence to Culham Bridge, and to a Place called Mile Stone, in the Road leading to Magdalen Bridge, in the said County, and for widening the said Roads; and also for repairing and widening the Roads leading from the End of Culham Bridge next to Culham in the County of Oxford, to the End of Burford Bridge next to Abingdon in the County of Berks; and from The Mayor's Stone at the End of The Boar Street in the Town of Abingdon aforesaid, to Shippon in the said County of Berks, and from thence to the West End of the Town of Fyfield in the same County.

Rotherhithe Ferry Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 43	20 March 1755
An Act for establishing and maintaining a Ferry across the River Thames, between the Hamlet of Ratcliffe in the County of Middlesex, and the Parish of Rotherhithe in the County of Surrey.

Wiltshire Roads Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 44	20 March 1755
An Act for repairing and widening the Road from Basingstoke, through Wortin, Overton, Whitchurch, Hursborn Pryors, Andover, and Middle Wallop, in the County of Southampton, to a Place called Lobcomb Corner in the Parish of Winterslow in the County of Wilts.

Sussex and Surrey Roads Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 45	20 March 1755
An Act for widening and repairing the Road leading from Horsham in the County of Sussex, through Capel, Dorking, Mickleham, and Leatherhead, to the Watch-house in Ebbisham in the County of Surry, and from Capel to Stone Street in the Parish of Ockley in the said County of Surry.

Warwick and Oxford Roads Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 46	20 March 1755
An Act for repairing and widening the Roads leading from the Cross of Hand near Finford Bridge in the County of Warwick, through the Town of Southam in the same County, to the Borough of Banbury in the County of Oxford; and from The Guide Post in the Village of Adderbury in the same County, through Kidlington, to the Mile Way leading towards the City of Oxford; and also the Road leading from a Place called The Two Mile Tree near the City of Oxford, over Gosford otherwise Gossard Bridge, to a certain Gate entering upon Weston on the Green in the said County.

Gloucester and Warwick Roads Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 47	20 March 1755
An Act for repairing and widening the Road from The Hand and Post at the Top of Burford Lane in the County of Gloucester to Stow on the Wold, and from thence to Halford Bridge in the County of Warwick, and also the Road from The Cross Hands on Salford Hill to The Hand and Post in the Parish of Dowdeswell in the County of Gloucester.

Worcestershire Roads Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 48	20 March 1755
An Act for repairing and widening the Roads therein mentioned, lying within the Borough of Droitwich, in the County of Worcester; or leading from the said Borough to the several Places therein mentioned, in the said County.

Devon Roads Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 49	25 April 1755
An Act for repairing and widening the Road from Chudleigh Bridge, in the Parish of Hennock in the County of Devon, through the Town and Borough of Ashburton, to Brent Bridge, in the Parish of South Brent in the said County.

Yorkshire Roads Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 50	25 April 1755
An Act for amending and widening the Roads from the West End of Toller Lane, near Bradford, through Haworth, in the County of York, to a Place called Blue Bell near Colne in the County of Lancaster, and from a Place called The Two Laws to Kighley in the said County of York.

Yorkshire and Durham Roads Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 51	25 April 1755
An Act for repairing and widening the Road from Thirsk, over Skipton Bridge, through Baldersby, to Baldersby Gate adjoining to Hutton Moor in the Way to Ripon; and through Ainderby, Quernbow, and Nosterfield, by Well Flashes Gate, to Masham in the County of York; and likewise for removing the Toll House and Turnpike Gates at Busby Stobb in the said County to some other convenient Place in the Road leading from Boroughbridge to the City of Durham.

Litchfield and Chester Roads Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 52	25 April 1755
An Act for amending, altering, continuing, and making more effectual, Two Acts of Parliament, made in the Second and Seventeenth Years of His present Majesty's Reign, for repairing the Roads from Coleshill in the County of Warwick, through the City of Litchfield, to Stone in the County of Stafford, and from thence to the City of Chester, and several other Roads in the said Acts mentioned; and for enlarging the Terms and Powers in the said several Acts.

Rochdale to Burnley Road Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 53	25 April 1755
An Act for repairing and widening the Road from Rochdale to Burnley, in the County of Lancaster.

Dean's Yard, Westminster Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 54	25 April 1755
An Act to enable the Reverend William Markham Doctor of Laws, and Thomas Salter Esquire, to build Houses, and open a Square, in and upon a certain Piece of Ground, called Dean's Yard, Westminster, and several Pieces of Ground contiguous thereto.

Sandwich Bridge Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 55	25 April 1755
An Act for building a Bridge over the Water, or Haven, between the Town of Sandwich and the opposite Shore in the County of Kent.

Holy Trinity, Guildford Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 56	25 April 1755
An Act to enable the Parishioners of the Parish of The Holy Trinity in Guldeford, in the County of Surry, to sell divers Houses, Lands, Rents, and Annuities, in the said Parish, and in Stoke next Guldeford aforesaid; and to apply the Money arising by Sale thereof towards re-building their Parish Church; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.

Surrey Roads Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 57	25 April 1755
An Act for amending, widening, and keeping in Repair, the Roads from Epsom, through Ewell, to Tooting, and from Ewell to Kingston upon Thames and Thames Ditton, in the County of Surry.

Lancashire Roads Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 58	25 April 1755
An Act for repairing and widening the Roads from the Town of Manchester, by a Place called The White Smithy, in the Township of Crumpsal, to the Town of Rochdale, and from the said Place called The White Smithy, by a Place called Besses of the Barn, to the Town of Bury; and from the said Place called Besses of the Barn to Radcliffe Bridge, in the County Palatine of Lancaster.

Yorkshire and Lancaster Roads Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 59	25 April 1755
Act for repairing, widening, and amending, the Road from Cocking End near Addingham in the West Riding of the County of York, through Kildwick, to Black Lane End in the County Palatine of Lancaster.

Yorkshire and Lancaster Roads (No. 2) Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 60	25 April 1755
An Act for repairing and widening the Roads from the Town of Leeds in the West Riding of the County of York, through Otley, Skipton, Colne, Burnley, and Blackburn, to Burscough Bridge in Walton in the County of Lancaster, and from Skipton, through Gisburn and Clitheroe, to Preston in the said County of Lancaster.

Private acts[edit]

Short title, or popular name	Citation	Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title

Great Harborough (Warwickshire) Inclosure Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 1	19 December 1754
An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common Fields, Common Pastures, Common Meadows, and Waste Ground, in the Manor and Parish of Great Harborough, in the County of Warwick.

Naturalization of Arnold Mello, John Swiccard Heinzelman and James Banal.	28 Geo. 2. c. 2	19 December 1754
An Act for naturalizing Arnold Mello, John Swiccard Heinzelmann, and James Banal.

British Museum Act 1755	28 Geo. 2. c. 3	20 March 1755
An Act for vesting Montagu House^[a] in Trustees and their Heirs, freed and discharged from all the Estates, Uses, and Agreements, to which at present it stands limited and appointed, upon Trust, to convey the same to the Trustees of The British Museum, for a general Repository and upon such other Trusts as therein are mentioned.

Augustus Earl of Berkeley's estate in Gloucestershire: empowering executors to make leases during his children's minority.	28 Geo. 2. c. 4	20 March 1755
An Act to empower the Executors of Augustus late Earl of Berkeley to make Leases of his Estates in Glocestershire, during the Minority of his Children.

Vesting a copyhold messuage or tenement in Middlesex devised by Mary Duchess of Northumberland's will, in trustees for sale and conveyance to Lady Jane Coke, pursuant to an agreement for that purpose and purchase and settling of another estate with proceeds of sale.	28 Geo. 2. c. 5	20 March 1755
An Act for vesting a Copyhold Messuage, or Tenement, in the County of Middlesex, with the Appurtenances, devised by the Will of Mary late Dutchess of Northumberland, in Trustees, to enable them to sell and convey the same to the Lady Jane Coke, pursuant to an Agreement for that Purpose; and for laying out the Money arising by such Sale in the Purchase of another Estate, to be settled to the Uses appointed by the said Will.

Confirming and establishing an agreement between the Principal of Magdalen College, Oxford and Ellis St. John for exchanging the advowson of Southmoreton church for the alternative presentation of Finchampstead church (Berkshire).	28 Geo. 2. c. 6	20 March 1755
An Act for confirming and establishing an Agreement, between the Principal of Saint Mary Magdalen Hall, in the University of Oxford, and Ellis St. John Clerk, for exchanging the Advowson of the Church of South Moreton, in the County of Berks, for the alternate Presentation of the Church of Finchamstead, in the said County.

Exchange of lands between Christ's Hospital and John Leman.	28 Geo. 2. c. 7	20 March 1755
An Act for exchanging of Lands, between the Mayor and Commonalty and Citizens of the City of London, Governors of Christ's Hospital, and John Leman Esquire.

Explaining and making more effectual a power contained in Sir William Morice's will for making leases of estates in Devon and Cornwall.	28 Geo. 2. c. 8	20 March 1755
An Act for explaining and making more effectual a Power contained in the Will of Sir William Morice Baronet, for making Leases of his several Estates in the Counties of Devon and Cornwall.

Sir Thomas Stradling's estate in Glamorgan and Somerset: sale of part for payment of incumbrances and division and settlement of other part.	28 Geo. 2. c. 9	20 March 1755
An Act for Sale of Part of the Estate late of Sir Thomas Stradling Baronet, deceased, in the Counties of Glamorgan and Somerset, for discharging Encumbrances affecting the same; and for a Division and Settlement of other Part thereof; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.

Sir Henry Ibbetson's estate: sale of part and vesting other part in him in fee simple and purchase and settling of other lands with sale proceeds.	28 Geo. 2. c. 10	20 March 1755
An Act for selling Part of the entailed Estate of Sir Henry Ibbetson Baronet, and vesting other Part thereof in him in Fee Simple; and for laying out the Money arising by such Sale in the Purchase of other Lands, to be settled, together with some other Lands whereof he is seised in Fee, in Lieu of the Lands so to be sold; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.

Confirming and establishing the partition of the estates of Sir George and Frances Chudleigh, Tryphena Davie and John Pollexfen and settling the shares thereof to the same uses as before partition and for authorizing leases of parts of premises.	28 Geo. 2. c. 11	20 March 1755
An Act for confirming and establishing the Partition of the Estates late of Sir George Chudleigh and Dame Frances his Wife, Tryphena Davie, and John Pollexfen Esquire; and for settling the several specifick Shares thereof, resulting from the said Partition, to and for the several Uses and Purposes for which the several undivided Parts thereof were vested and settled before the said Partition; and for authorizing Leases to be made of divers Parts of the Premises.

Confirming and establishing the partition of the estates of Stephen and Margaret Nerthleigh, Susannah Yarde, Dame Francis Chudleigh and Tryphena Davie and settling shares and allotments upon and for the benefit of the parties intituled to undivided shares of the estates before partition.	28 Geo. 2. c. 12	20 March 1755
An Act for establishing and confirming a Partition of the Estates late of Stephen Northleigh Esquire and Margaret his Wife, Susannah Yarde Widow, Dame Frances Chudleigh, and Tryphena Davie Spinster; and for settling the several specifick Shares and Allotments thereof upon and for the Benefit of the several Parties entitled to the several undivided Shares of the said Estates before the said Partition; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.

Peter Leheup's estate: sale of lands in Cambridgeshire and purchase and settling of others with proceeds, for uses in marriage settlement.	28 Geo. 2. c. 13	20 March 1755
An Act for vesting divers Lands, Tenements, and Hereditaments, in the County of Cambridge, settled on the Marriage of Peter Leheup the Younger Esquire, in Trustees, to be sold and conveyed pursuant to Articles; and for laying out the Purchase-money in another Estate, to be settled to the Uses of his Marriage Settlement.

John Hampden's estate: sale of houses and tenements in Wendover (Buckinghamshire) and applying proceeds as directed by will.	28 Geo. 2. c. 14	20 March 1755
An Act for vesting certain Houses and Tenements at Wendover, in the County of Bucks, late the Estate of John Hampden Esquire, in Trustees, to be sold; and for applying the Purchase-money in such Manner as the Residue of his Personal Estate is by his Will directed to be applied.

Robert Stansfield's estate in Yorkshire: sale and purchase and settling of other estates in Yorkshire.	28 Geo. 2. c. 15	20 March 1755
An Act for the Sale of several Estates of Robert Stansfield Esquire, in the County of York; and for laying out the Money arising by such Sale in the Purchase of other Estates, in the said County of York, to be settled to the like Uses.

Thomas Mason's estate: sale of lands in Worcestershire for payment of incumbrances.	28 Geo. 2. c. 16	20 March 1755
An Act for Sale of certain Messuages, Lands, and Hereditaments in the County of Worcester, late the Estate of Thomas Mason, deceased, pursuant to an Agreement; and for applying the Money arising thereby, for discharging Encumbrances affecting the same; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.

Rectifying and supplying several defects and omissions in certain common recoveries suffered by Edward Spelman's estate.	28 Geo. 2. c. 17	20 March 1755
An Act for rectifying and supplying several Defects and Omissions in certain Common Recoveries suffered by Edward Spelman Esquire.

Rectifying and supplying a mistake and omission in a settlement made of Mary Blewitt's estate on the marriage of Edmund Blewitt, her eldest son, and for settling said estate on his male issue and for raising portions for his younger brothers.	28 Geo. 2. c. 18	20 March 1755
An Act for rectifying and supplying a Mistake and Omission in a Settlement made of the Estate of Mary Blewitt Widow, on the Marriage of Edmond Blewitt her Eldest Son; and for settling the said Estate on his Issue Male; and for raising Portions for his Younger Brothers.

Fraunceis and Damaris Kirkham's estate: sale of part for payment of incumbrances and purchase and settling of other lands with surplus proceeds.	28 Geo. 2. c. 19	20 March 1755
An Act for vesting Part of the settled Estates of Fraunceis Kirkham and Damaris his Wife in Trustees, to be sold, for Payment of Encumbrances affecting the same prior to their Marriage Settlement; and for laying out the Surplus, if any, in the Purchase of other Lands, to be settled to the Uses of the same Settlement.

Brancaster (Norfolk) inclosure and for extinguishing rights of common and sheep walk over the common field and brecks and over certain half year closes and pieces of common and for granting another right of common to owners of certain dwelling houses in Brancaster.	28 Geo. 2. c. 20	20 March 1755
An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common Field and Brecks, in the Manor and Parish of Brancaster, in the County of Norfolk; and for extinguishing the several Rights of Common and Sheepwalk over the said Field and Brecks, and over certain Half-year Closes and Pieces of Common in the said Manor and Parish; and for granting another Right of Common to the Owners of certain Dwellinghouses in the Manor and Parish aforesaid.

Swanton Morley and Worthing (Norfolk) inclosures and for extinguishing several rights of common and sheep walk over the common fields and half year closes and over lands called the brecks in said parishes.	28 Geo. 2. c. 21	20 March 1755
An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common Fields, and certain Lands, lying dispersed in the Half-year Closes belonging to the Manor of Swanton with Worthing, within the Parishes of Swanton, Morley, and Worthing, in the County of Norfolk; and for extinguishing the several Rights of Common and Sheep-walk over the said Fields and Half-year Closes, and over certain Lands called The Brecks, lying within the said Manor and Parishes.

Stillingfleet (Yorkshire) inclosure and tithes.	28 Geo. 2. c. 22	20 March 1755
An Act to confirm and establish an Agreement, for dividing and enclosing several Fields, Meadows, Pastures, Moors, and Greens, in the Lordship of Stillingfleet, in the County of York; and for settling certain Yearly Payments to the Impropriators of the Rectory and to the Vicar of Stillingfleet aforesaid, in Lieu of the Great and Small Tithes belonging to the said Rectory and Vicarage.

Kenilworth (Warwickshire) inclosure.	28 Geo. 2. c. 23	20 March 1755
An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common Fields, Common Pastures, Waste Grounds, and Commonable Lands, in the Parish of Kenilworth, in the County of Warwick.

Churchover (Warwickshire) inclosure.	28 Geo. 2. c. 24	20 March 1755
An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common Fields, Common Pastures, Common Meadows, Common Grounds, and Waste Ground, in the Manor and Parish of Churchover, in the County of Warwick.

Slingsby (Yorkshire) inclosure.	28 Geo. 2. c. 25	20 March 1755
An Act for dividing and enclosing several Open Fields, and Pastures or Commons, in the Township of Slingsby, in the County of York.

Confirming and establishing an agreement concerning Knighton (Leicestershire) inclosure.	28 Geo. 2. c. 26	20 March 1755
An Act to confirm and establish an Agreement, for dividing and enclosing several Fields, Meadows, and a Cow Pasture, in Knighton, in the County of Leicester.

Nunburnholme (Yorkshire) inclosure.	28 Geo. 2. c. 27	20 March 1755
An Act for dividing and enclosing several Open Fields, and Pastures or Commons, in the Township of Nunburnholme, in the County of York.

Norton by Daventry (Northamptonshire) inclosure.	28 Geo. 2. c. 28	20 March 1755
An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common Fields, Common Pastures, Common Meadows, Common Grounds, and Waste Grounds, in the Manor and Parish of Norton by Daventry, in the County of Northampton.

Calverly (Yorkshire, West Riding) inclosure.	28 Geo. 2. c. 29	20 March 1755
An Act for dividing and enclosing certain Wastes and Commons, in the Manor of Calverley, in the West Riding of the County of York.

Marsk and Redcar (Yorkshire, North Riding) inclosures and providing recompense to the vicar of Marsk in lieu of tithes and glebe.	28 Geo. 2. c. 30	20 March 1755
An Act for the enclosing, dividing, and exchanging, the Common Fields, Common Meadows, and other Grounds, in the Townships of Marsk and Redcarr, within the Manor of Marsk, in Cleveland, in The North Riding of the County of York; and for providing a certain Recompense to the Vicar of Marsk, in Lieu of his Tithes and the greatest Part of his Glebe.

John Freston's name.	28 Geo. 2. c. 31	20 March 1755
An Act to enable John Freston Esquire, and the Heirs of his Body, to take and use the Surname and Arms of Scrivener.

Samuel Killican's name.	28 Geo. 2. c. 32	20 March 1755
An Act to enable Samuel Blackwell, heretofore called Samuel Killican, and his Heirs, to take and use the Surname of Blackwell only, pursuant to the Will of Jonathan Blackwell, deceased; and to bear the like Arms which were borne by the said Jonathan Blackwell.

Alexander Ready's name.	28 Geo. 2. c. 33	20 March 1755
An Act to enable Alexander Ready Esquire, and his Issue by Sophia his Wife (late Sophia Edwards), to take and use the Surname of Colston, pursuant to the Will of Edward Colston Esquire, deceased, and to bear the like Arms which were borne by the said Edward Colston.

Theodore Henry Brinkman's name.	28 Geo. 2. c. 34	20 March 1755
An Act to enable Theodore Henry Brinckman Esquire to take and use the Surname of Broadhead, pursuant to the Will of Henry Broadhead Esquire, deceased.

Wenman Robert's name.	28 Geo. 2. c. 35	20 March 1755
An Act to enable Wenman Coke, heretofore called Wenman Roberts Esquire, and his Issue Male, to take the Surname of Coke only, pursuant to the Direction of the Will of Sir Edward Coke Baronet, deceased; and that the said Wenman Coke and his Issue Male may bear the Arms of the said Sir Edward Coke.

William Lowndes' name.	28 Geo. 2. c. 36	20 March 1755
An Act to enable William Lowndes Stone Esquire, lately called William Lowndes the Younger Esquire, and Catharine his Wife, and others therein named, to take and use the Surname and bear the Arms of Stone, pursuant to the Will of Francis Lowe Esquire, deceased.

Christopher Soulsby's name.	28 Geo. 2. c. 37	20 March 1755
An Act to enable Christopher Soulsby Esquire, now called Christopher Reed, and his Heirs, to take and use the Surname and Arms of Reed.

Harbottle Grimston's name.	28 Geo. 2. c. 38	20 March 1755
An Act to enable the Honourable Harbottle Grimston Esquire, and the Heirs of his Body, to take and use the Surname of Luckyn, pursuant to the Wills of Sir Harbottle Luckyn Baronet and Edward Luckyn Esquire, deceased.

Naturalization of Otto Edward Setler, Albert Mahlstede and John Heinzelmann.	28 Geo. 2. c. 39	20 March 1755
An Act for naturalizing Otto Ewald Setler, Albert Mahlstede, and John Conrad Heinzelmann.

Naturalization of Frederick Nussen.	28 Geo. 2. c. 40	20 March 1755
An Act for naturalizing Frederick Nussen.

Enabling his Majesty to grant the reversion of lands and hereditaments in Yorkshire in trust for Richard Crowle, in exchange for houses and lands near the King's palace of Windsor and for other considerations to be paid for the same.	28 Geo. 2. c. 41	25 April 1755
An Act to enable His Majesty to grant the Reversion of divers Lands and Hereditaments, in the County of York, in Trust, for Richard Crowle Esquire, in Exchange for Houses and Lands near His Majesty's Palace of Windsor, and for other Consideration to be paid for the same.

Establishing an exchange of lands and tithes in Myton (Yorkshire) for other lands and hereditaments in Yorkshire, pursuant to an agreement between the Archbishop of York, the Bishop of Norwich, Henry Herd the vicar of the parish church and Sir Bryan Staplyton, Lord of the manor of Myton.	28 Geo. 2. c. 42	25 April 1755
An Act for establishing an Exchange of divers Lands and Tithes in Myton, in the County of York, for other Lands and Hereditaments, in the said County, pursuant to an Agreement between the Lord Archbishop of York as Appropriator, the Bishop of Norwich Lessee of the Rectory, and Henry Herd Clerk Vicar of the Parish Church, and Sir Bryan Stapylton Lord of the Manor, of Myton aforesaid.

Confirming and establishing lands in Little Leake (Nottinghamshire), pursuant to an agreement between Francis Lord Middleton and Robert Bird.	28 Geo. 2. c. 43	25 April 1755
An Act for confirming and establishing an Exchange of divers Lands in Little Leake, in the County of Nottingham, pursuant to an Agreement between Francis Lord Middleton and Robert Bird Esquire; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.

Sir John Dutton Colt's estate: sale for payment of incumbrances and purchase and settling others with surplus proceeds.	28 Geo. 2. c. 44	25 April 1755
An Act for vesting the settled Estate of Sir John Dutton Colt Baronet in Trustees, to be sold, for discharging several Encumbrances affecting the same; and for laying out the Surplus of the Money arising by such Sale in the Purchase of other Lands, to be settled to the same Uses.

Empowering Edward Walter and other persons claiming under the wills of his grandfather and brother, to make leases of lands purchased and to be purchased in the future.	28 Geo. 2. c. 45	25 April 1755
An Act to empower Edward Walter Esquire, and divers other Persons claiming under the Wills of his Grandfather and Brother respectively, to make Leases of the several Lands and Hereditaments purchased, and to be purchased, since the Will of Peter Walter the Grandfather, and in Pursuance of the same.

Edmund and Henrietta Bramston's estate: vesting in trustees for raising money to discharge portions charged upon the same.	28 Geo. 2. c. 46	25 April 1755
An Act for vesting the settled Estate of Edmund Bramston Esquire and Henrietta Maria his Wife in Trustees, for raising several Sums of Money, for discharging Portions charged upon the same; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.

Francis Clerke's estate: sale of the manor of North Weston and lands in Oxfordshire for payment of debts and incumbrances.	28 Geo. 2. c. 47	25 April 1755
An Act for vesting the Manor of North Weston, and divers Lands and Hereditaments, in the County of Oxford, the Estate of Francis Clerke Esquire, in Trustees, in Trust to sell the same, to raise Money for Payment of Debts and Encumbrances affecting the same; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.

Gilbert Caldicot's estates: sale for payment of debts and incumbrances and limiting his unsettled estate to uses in his marriage settlement.	28 Geo. 2. c. 48	25 April 1755
An Act for charging the settled and unsettled Estates of Gilbert Caldecor Esquire with raising Money to pay his Debts and Encumbrances; and for limiting his unsettled Estate so charged to the Uses of his Marriage Settlement.

Richard Morgan divorce from Ann Hall.	28 Geo. 2. c. 49	25 April 1755
An Act for dissolving the Marriage of Richard Morgan Esquire with Ann Hall his now Wife; and to enable him to marry again; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.

Confirming, establishing and rendering more effectual an agreement concerning Osmotherley Moor (Yorkshire) inclosure.	28 Geo. 2. c. 50	25 April 1755
An Act for confirming and establishing an Agreement, for enclosing Osmotherley Moor, or Common, in the County of York; and for rendering the said Agreement more effectual for the Purposes thereby intended.

Breaston (Derbyshire) inclosure.	28 Geo. 2. c. 51	25 April 1755
An Act for dividing and enclosing Breaston Cow Pasture, in the County of Derby.

Hawling (Gloucestershire) inclosure.	28 Geo. 2. c. 52	25 April 1755
An Act for dividing and enclosing the Open and Common Fields, within the Manor and Parish of Hawling, in the County of Gloucester.

Naturalization of Peter, Adriana, Elizabeth, Maria and Gertruda Fremeaux (infants).	28 Geo. 2. c. 53	25 April 1755
An Act for naturalizing Peter John Fremeaux, Adriana Constantia Fremeaux, Elizabeth Fremeaux, Maria Catherina Fremeaux, and Gertruda Johanna Fremeaux, who are all Infants under the Age of Eighteen Years.

Naturalization of Jacob Kirkman.	28 Geo. 2. c. 54	25 April 1755
An Act for naturalizing Jacob Kirkman.

Naturalization of John Ulric Passavant.	28 Geo. 2. c. 55	25 April 1755
An Act for naturalizing John Ulric Passavant.

^ Montagu House, Bloomsbury

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1756 (29 Geo. 2)[edit]

The third session of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain, which met from 13 November 1755 until 15 July 1756.

Public acts[edit]

Short title, or popular name	Citation	Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title

Taxation Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 1	10 December 1755
An Act for continuing and granting to His Majesty certain Duties upon Malt, Mum, Cyder, and Perry, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty-six. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Land Tax Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 2	23 December 1755
An Act for granting an Aid to His Majesty, by a Land Tax, to be raised in Great Britain, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty-six; and for the Relief of the Inhabitants of the City and County of the City of Lincoln, in respect of Arrears of the Land Tax. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Mutiny Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 3	23 December 1755
An Act for punishing Mutiny and Desertion; and for the better Payment of the Army and their Quarters. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Recruiting Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 4	9 March 1756
An Act for the speedy and effectual Recruiting of His Majesty's Land Forces and Marines. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Commissions to Foreign Protestants Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 5	9 March 1756
An Act to enable His Majesty to grant Commissions to a certain Number of Foreign Protestants, who have served Abroad as Officers or Engineers, to act and rank as Officers or Engineers in America only, under certain Restrictions and Qualifications. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Marine Mutiny Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 6	9 March 1756
An Act for the Regulation of His Majesty's Marine Forces while on Shore. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

National Debt Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 7	9 March 1756
An Act for granting to His Majesty the Sum of Two Millions, to be raised by Way of Annuities and a Lottery, and charged on the Sinking Fund, redeemable by Parliament; and for extending to Ireland the Laws made in this Kingdom against private and unlawful Lotteries. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1870)

Quarantine Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 8	9 March 1756
An Act to repeal a Clause in an Act made in the Twenty-sixth Year of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act to oblige Ships more effectually to perform their Quarantine; and for the better preventing the Plague being brought from Foreign Parts into Great Britain or Ireland, or the Isles of Guernsey, Jersey, Alderney, Sark, or Man;" whereby the stationing of Ships infected with the Plague to the Northward of Cape Finisterre is confined to the Harbour of New Grimsby, and removeable to no other Place; and for appointing a more safe and commodious Place instead thereof. (Repealed by 39 & 40 Geo. 3. c. 80)

Bedford Level Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 9	9 March 1756
An Act for establishing a Fund for Payment of the Bonds of the Governor, Bailiffs, and Commonalty, of the Company of the Conservators of the Great Level of the Fens, called Bedford Level; and for exchanging the present Bonds of the said Corporation for other Bonds payable out of the Revenues of the Middle and South Levels, Part of the said Great Level; and for enabling the said Corporation to borrow further Sums, for the Use of the said Great Level.

Poole Harbour Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 10	15 April 1756
An Act for the better ascertaining, recovering, and collecting, certain Duties payable upon the Importation and Exportation of Goods and Merchandizes into or out of the Harbour of the Town and County of Poole, and also of the Ballast and Boomage Duties payable in Respect of Ships and Vessels coming into and going out of the said Harbour; and for the enlarging, better repairing, and keeping in Repair, the said Harbour, and the Quays and Wharfs; and for providing a proper Place for keeping Gunpowder in or near the said Town; and for establishing and regulating the Nightly Watch, and enlightening the Streets, in the said Town.

Navigation Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 11	15 April 1756
An Act for the better Supply of Mariners and Seamen, to serve in His Majesty's Ships of War, and on Board Merchant Ships and other Trading Ships and Vessels. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Alehouses Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 12	15 April 1756
An Act for granting to His Majesty a Duty upon Licenses for retailing Beer, Ale, and other Exciseable Liquors; and for establishing a Method of granting such Licenses in Scotland; and for allowing such Licenses to be granted at a Petty Session in England, in a certain Case therein mentioned. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Taxation (No. 2) Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 13	15 April 1756
An Act for granting to His Majesty an additional Duty on Cards and Dice. (Repealed by 9 Geo. 4. c. 18)

Taxation (No. 3) Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 14	15 April 1756
An Act for granting to His Majesty several Rates and Duties, payable by all Persons and Bodies Politick or Corporate, having certain Quantities of Silver Plate. (Repealed by 17 Geo. 3. c. 39)

Exportation Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 15	15 April 1756
An Act for granting a Bounty upon certain Species of British and Irish Linens exported; and taking off the Duties on the Importation of Foreign Raw Linen Yarns made of Flax. (Repealed by 6 Geo. 4. c. 105)

Exportation (No. 2) Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 16	15 April 1756
An Act to empower His Majesty to prohibit the Exportation of Saltpetre; and to enforce the Law for empowering His Majesty to prohibit the Exportation of Gunpowder, or any Sort of Arms and Ammunition; and also to empower His Majesty to restrain the carrying Coastwife of Saltpetre, Gunpowder, or any Sort of Arms or Ammunition. (Repealed by 6 Geo. 4. c. 105)

Foreign Enlistment Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 17	15 April 1756
An Act to prevent His Majesty's Subjects from serving as Officers under the French King; and for the better enforcing an Act passed in the Ninth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, to prevent the enlisting His Majesty's Subjects to serve as Soldiers without His Majesty's License; and for obliging such of His Majesty's Subjects as shall accept Commissions in the Scotch Brigade, in the Service of The States General of the United Provinces, to take the Oaths of Allegiance and Abjuration. (Repealed by 59 Geo. 3. c. 69)

Insolvent Debtors Relief Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 18	15 April 1756
An Act to obviate a Doubt arisen on an Act made in the last Session of Parliament, intituled, "An Act for Relief of Insolvent Debtors," and for Relief of Sheriffs and Keepers of Prisons, in respect to Escapes of such Persons as were prevented by the said Doubt from being discharged under the said Act. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Juries Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 19	15 April 1756
An Act to empower Judges of Courts of Record, in Cities and Towns Corporate, Liberties, and Franchises, to set Fines on Persons who shall be summoned to serve upon Juries in such Courts, and shall neglect to attend. (Repealed by 6 Geo. 4. c. 50)

Little Cumbrae Lighthouse Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 20	15 April 1756
An Act for erecting, maintaining, and supporting, a Light-house on the Island of Little Cumray in the County of Bute, at the Mouth of the River Clyde in North Britain; and for rendering the Navigation in the Frith and River of Clyde more safe and commodious.

Isle of Ely Drainage Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 21	15 April 1756
An Act for embanking and preserving certain Fen Lands and Low Grounds, called The Washes, lying and being in the several Parishes of Sutton, Mepal, Witcham, Ely, Witchford, Wentworth, Coveney, and Downham in the Isle of Ely and County of Cambridge, and of Bluntisham with Earith in the County of Huntingdon.

Hundred Foot River and Ouse (Bedford Level) Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 22	15 April 1756
An Act for draining and preserving certain Fen Lands in the Isle of Ely and County of Norfolk, lying between The Hundred Foot River and The Ouze, and bounded on the South by the Hard Lands of Mepal, Witcham, Wentworth, Witchford, Ely, Downham, and Littleport; and for empowering the Governor, Bailiffs, and Commonalty, of the Company of Conservators of the Great Level of the Fens, commonly called Bedford Level, to sell certain Lands, lying within the Limits aforesaid, commonly called Invested Lands.

Fisheries (Scotland) Act 1756^[1]	29 Geo. 2. c. 23	27 May 1756
An Act for encouraging the Fisheries in that Part of Great Britain called Scotland.

Supply Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 24	27 May 1756
An Act for granting to His Majesty certain Sums out of the Sinking Fund; and applying certain Monies, remaining in the Exchequer, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty-six. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Westminster Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 25	27 May 1756
An Act for appointing a sufficient Number of Constables for the Service of the City and Liberty of Westminster; and to compel proper Persons to take upon them the Office of Jurymen, to present Nuisances and other Offences within the said City and Liberty.

Sugar Colonies, etc. Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 26	27 May 1756
An Act for further continuing an Act of the Sixth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for securing and encouraging the Trade of His Majesty's Sugar Colonies in America; to indemnify Commissioners of the Land Tax for Counties at large, and Ridings, who have acted by virtue of Leasehold Estates; and to obviate a Doubt relating to the Qualification of Commissioners of the Land Tax for the City and Liberty of Westminster. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Navy Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 27	27 May 1756
An Act for extending the Act of the Twenty-second Year of His present Majesty, for amending, explaining, and reducing into One Act of Parliament, the Laws relating to the Government of His Majesty's Ships, Vessels, and Forces by Sea, to such Officers, Seamen, and others, as shall serve on Board His Majesty's Ships or Vessels employed upon the Lakes, Great Waters, or Rivers, in North America. (Repealed by 23 & 24 Vict. c. 123)

Continuance of Laws Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 28	27 May 1756
An Act for reviving and continuing an Act for the Relief of Debtors, with respect to the Imprisonment of their Persons; and for continuing an Act, made in the last Session of Parliament, to continue several Laws relating to the Distemper now raging among the Horned Cattle in this Kingdom. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Supply, etc. Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 29	27 May 1756
An Act for enabling His Majesty to raise One Million, for the Purpose therein mentioned; and for the further appropriating the Supplies granted in this Session of Parliament. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Stealing of Lead, etc. Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 30	27 May 1756
An Act for more effectually discouraging and preventing the stealing, and the buying and receiving of stolen, Lead, Iron, Copper, Brass, Bellmetal, and Solder; and for more effectually bringing the Offenders to Justice. (Repealed by 7 & 8 Geo. 4. c. 27)

Infants, Lunatics, etc. Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 31	27 May 1756
An Act to enable Infants, Lunaticks, and Femmes Covert, to surrender Leases, in order to renew the same. (Repealed by 11 Geo. 4. & 1 Will. 4. c. 65)

Indemnity (No. 2) Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 32	27 May 1756
An Act to indemnify Persons who have omitted to qualify themselves, according to the Directions of several Acts of Parliament, within the Times limited by such Acts respectively; and for allowing further Time for that Purpose; and concerning the Admissions of Officers and Members of Cities, Corporations, and Borough Towns, and the filing of Affidavits of Articles of Clerkship. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Woollen Manufacture Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 33	27 May 1756
An Act to render more effectual an Act, passed in the Twelfth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George, to prevent the unlawful Combination of Workmen employed in the Woollen Manufactures, and for better Payment of their Wages; and also an Act, passed in the Thirteenth Year of the Reign of His said late Majesty, for the better Regulation of the Woollen Manufacture, and for preventing Disputes among the Persons concerned therein; and for limiting a Time for prosecuting for the Forfeiture appointed by the aforesaid Act, in case of the Payment of the Workmen's Wages in any other Manner than in Money. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Naval Prize, etc. Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 34	27 May 1756
An Act for the Encouragement of Seamen; and the more speedy and effectual manning His Majesty's Navy. (Repealed by 27 & 28 Vict. c. 23)

Recruiting, etc., America Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 35	27 May 1756
An Act for the better recruiting of His Majesty's Forces on the Continent of America; and for the better Regulation of the Army, and preventing Desertion there. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Inclosure Act 1756^[1]	29 Geo. 2. c. 36	27 May 1756
An Act for enclosing, by the mutual Consent of the Lord and Tenants, Part of any Common, for the Purpose of planting or preserving Trees fit for Timber or Underwood; and for more effectually preventing the unlawful Destruction of Trees.

Court Baron, Sheffield Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 37	27 May 1756
An Act for regulating the Proceedings in Personal Actions in the Courts Baron of the Manors of Sheffield and Ecclesall, in the County of York.

Westminster Bridge Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 38	27 May 1756
An Act to enable the Commissioners for building a Bridge cross the River Thames, from the City of Westminster, to the opposite Shore in the County of Surry, to purchase Houses and Grounds, and to widen the Ways, and make more safe and commodious the Streets, Avenues, and Passages, leading from Charing Cross to the Two Houses of Parliament, Westminster Hall, and the Courts of Justice there, and Westminster Bridge; and to enable a less Number of Commissioners to execute the several Acts relating to the said Bridge than at present are required by Law; and for Relief of George and James King, with regard to a Lease taken by their late Father from the said Commissioners.

Fish Act 1756 (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 39	27 May 1756
An Act for explaining, amending, and rendering more effectual, an Act made in the Twenty-second Year of His present Majesty's Reign, intituled, "An Act for making a free Market for the Sale of Fish in the City of Westminster, and for preventing the forestalling and monopolizing of Fish; and for allowing the Sale of Fish under the Dimensions mentioned in a Clause contained in an Act of the First Year of His late Majesty's Reign, in case the same are taken with a Hook." (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

London Bridge Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 40	27 May 1756
An Act to improve, widen, and enlarge, the Passage over and through London Bridge.

Shoreditch to Stamford Hill Road Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 41	23 December 1755
An Act for explaining and amending Two Acts of Parliament; one, made in the Eleventh Year of His present Majesty's Reign (for repairing the Road from Shoreditch Church, through Hackney, to Stanford Hill, and cross Cambridge Heath, over Bethnal Green, to the Turnpike at Mile End, in the County of Middlesex); and the other, made in the Twenty-sixth Year of His Majesty's Reign (for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by the said former Act); and for empowering the Trustees to erect and maintain Lamps, and keep a Guard, upon the said Roads, in the Night-time.

Saint Mary, Newington Butts, Churchyard Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 42	23 December 1755
An Act for enlarging the Cemetery, or Churchyard, of the Parish of Saint Mary, Newington Butts, in the County of Surry.

Bethnal Green Road Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 43	9 March 1756
An Act for making and widening a Road from the East Side of the Parish of Saint Mathew Bethnal Green, in the County of Middlesex, to the East End of Church Street in the said Parish; and to open a Way or Road into Shoreditch, and keeping the same in Repair.

Old Street Road Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 44	9 March 1756
An Act to enable the Trustees for repairing Old Street Road to repair, widen, and make; a Road from the Sign of The Red Lion on Windmill-hill, through Worship Street, to the Ditch Side next the East Side of Holy Well Mount, and through a certain Ground to the Sign of The London Apprentice, in the Parishes of Saint Luke and Saint Leonard Shoreditch, in the County of Middlesex; or to lay open, repair, and widen a Road, from the said Red Lion, through The Dog Bar, into The Old Street Road, in the said County.

Wiltshire and Southampton Roads Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 45	9 March 1756
An Act for repairing and widening the Roads leading from a Pond belonging to Henry Eyre Esquire, in the Parish of White Parish in the County of Wilts, to the Top of Dunwood Hill, and from thence, over Great-bridge and Middle-bridge, through Romseyinfra, to Hundred-bridge in the County of Southampton, and from thence to the County of the Town of Southampton.

Stockbridge Roads Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 46	9 March 1756
An Act for repairing and widening the High Roads from Basingstoke, through Popham Lane, Sutton, Scotney, and Stockbridge, in the County of Southampton, to a Place called Lodcomb Corner in the County of Wilts; and also for repairing and widening the Road from Spittlehouse, over Weyhill, to Mullen's Pond in the said County of Southampton.

Bristol Watch Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 47	9 March 1756
An Act to explain, amend, and render more effectual, an Act made in the last Session of Parliament, intituled, "An Act for establishing, maintaining, and well-governing, a Nightly Watch within the City of Bristol."

Derby Gaol Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 48	9 March 1756
An Act for re-building the Common Gaol for the County of Derby, upon a Place called Nun's Green, in the Liberty of the Town of Derby; and for appointing a proper Place for the safe Custody of Prisoners till such new Gaol shall be compleated; and to empower the Justices of the Peace for the said County to pay the Rent reserved to the Corporation for the said Ground, out of the County Rates.

Wincanton Roads Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 49	9 March 1756
An Act for repairing and widening the Road from the Eighteen Mile Stone beyond Willoughby Hedge, through the Town of Mere, in the County of Wilts, and through Wincanton to Charlton Houthorn, and from thence to Milborn Port, and from Willoughby Hedge aforesaid to the West End of Long Lane in Kilmington, and from Wincanton aforesaid to the Sherborn Turnpike Cross Gate on Cattle Hill, and from Wincanton to Sparkford, in the County of Somerset.

Bruton Roads Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 50	9 March 1756
An Act for repairing and widening several Roads leading from and near the Town of Brewton, in the County of Somerset.

Gloucestershire Roads Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 51	9 March 1756
An Act for repairing and widening the several Roads from the Town of Tewkesbury to Coscomb Gate, and from Isabel's Elm to the Top of Gotherington Hill, in the County of Gloucester; and from Tewkesbury to a Farm House called The Old Blue Bell, and to the Direction Post in the Parish of Ripple, and to Simmond's Ford Brook, and from Breedon to Eckingtonbridge, in the County of Worcester; and from Tewkesbury to Wainloads Bridge, and to the Road opposite to Elstone Church, and from the Market House in Cheltenham to the Turnpike Road from Burford to Gloucester, near a Tree called Pewsdon Ash, in the said County of Gloucester.

Poole Roads Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 52	9 March 1756
An Act for repairing and widening several Roads leading from a Gate called Poole Gate, in the Town and County of Poole.

Saint Marylebone Watch Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 53	9 March 1756
An Act for the better regulating the Nightly Watch and Beadles, and cleansing, enlightening, and paving, the Streets, Squares, Lanes, and other Passages, and repairing the Highways and Causeways, and regulating the Poor, within the Parish of Saint Mary le Bone, in the County of Middlesex.

Wiltshire and Dorset Roads Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 54	9 March 1756
An Act for repairing and widening the Road from the Top of Harnham Hill, near the City of New Sarum, in the County of Wilts, through the Towns of Blandford Forum and Dorchester, to a certain Intrenchment on Askerwell Hill in the County of Dorset.

Exeter Roads Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 55	9 March 1756
An Act to amend and render more effectual an Act passed in the Twenty-sixth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for amending several Roads leading from the City of Exeter.

Gloucester and Wiltshire Roads Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 56	9 March 1756
An Act for amending and keeping in Repair the Roads leading from Mead Brook, which divides the Parishes of Pucklechurch and Mangotsfield, in the County of Gloucester, to Christian Malford Bridge in the County of Wilts, and also from Pucklechurch aforesaid to certain Coal Mines in the said Parish.

Maryport Harbour Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 57	9 March 1756
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Twenty-second Year of His present Majesty, for repairing, enlarging, and preserving, the Harbour of Ellenfoot, in the County of Cumberland.

Gloucester Roads Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 58	15 April 1756
An Act for repairing and widening the Roads leading from the City of Gloucester towards Cheltenham and Tewkesbury, in the County of Gloucester.

Ludlow Roads Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 59	15 April 1756
An Act for amending, widening, and keeping in Repair, several Roads leading from the Markethouse and elsewhere in the Town of Ludlow, in the County of Salop.

Much Wenlock Roads Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 60	15 April 1756
An Act for amending, widening, and keeping in Repair, several Roads, leading from the Markethouse in the Town of Much Wenlock, in the County of Salop.

Shropshire Roads Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 61	15 April 1756
An Act for repairing and widening the Roads from Coleham Bridge in Shrewsbury, to the Market Place in Church Stretton, and to the Top of Lythwood Hill, and from Pulley Common to the May Pole in Condover, and from Coleham Bridge to Longdon, in the County of Salop.

Saint Peter's Westminster Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 62	15 April 1756
An Act to enable the Dean and Chapter of the Collegiate Church of Saint Peter at Westminster, and their Successors, to make and grant unto James Mallors a Lease or Leases of certain Pieces of Ground, Messuages, Tenements, and Hereditaments, comprized within certain Limits, for a longer Term of Years than they are at present enabled to grant.

Saint Mary Abbotts, Kensington (Poor Relief) Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 63	15 April 1756
An Act to empower the Churchwardens, Overseers of the Poor, and Vestry, of the Parish of Kensington, in the County of Middlesex, to make a Rate or Rates for the Relief of the Poor, and the better repairing of the Highways, and cleansing the Streets, within the said Parish.

Shropshire Roads (No. 2) Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 64	15 April 1756
An Act for repairing and widening the Roads from the Town of Shrewsbury, to Preston Brockhurst, to Shawbury, and to Shreyhill, in the County of Salop.

Hereford Roads Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 65	15 April 1756
An Act for repairing and widening the Roads leading from the Town of Kington in the County of Hereford, through The Welsh Hall Lane, as far as the same County extends, and the several Roads leading from Kington aforesaid, to Brilley's Mountain, to Eardisley, to Almely, to Eckley's Green, to Eardisland, to Staple Bar, and to Milton House, in the said County of Hereford.

Hinckley and Coventry Road Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 66	15 April 1756
An Act for explaining, amending, and rendering more effectual, an Act passed in the Twenty-seventh Year of His present Majesty, for repairing and widening the Road from Leicester to Narborough, and from Leicester to Coventry, and from thence through Kenilworth to Warwick, and from thence to Halford Bridge, and from Warwick to Stratford upon Avon, and from Coventry to Martyn's Gutter^[a] leading towards Stoneleigh Town; and for supplying an Omission in an Act passed in the last Session of Parliament, for repairing the Road from Leicester to Ashby de la Zouch in the County of Leicester, so far as the same relates to that Part of the said Road which leads from the Town of Hinkley in the County of Leicester to the Town of Nuneaton, and from thence, through the Parishes of Chilvers, Coton, and Bedworth, to Bishop's Gate in the City of Coventry.

Wiltshire Road Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 67	15 April 1756
An Act for enlarging the Terms and Powers granted by several Acts of Parliament, for repairing the Highways between Sheppard Shord and The Devizes, and from Stert Stone in the Parish of Urshfont to Rowd Ford in the County of Wilts; and for changing and altering Part of the said Highways; and for repairing the Road from the Top of Red Hone to Stert Stone aforesaid.

Denbigh Roads Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 68	15 April 1756
An Act for amending, widening, and keeping in Repair, the several Roads from the Town of Pool in the County of Montgomery, to Wrexham in the County of Denbigh, and also the Road from Knockin in the County of Salop to Llanrbaiader in Mochnant in the County of Denbigh.

River Nene Navigation Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 69	15 April 1756
An Act for the explaining, amending, and rendering more effectual, Two several Acts of Parliament; One of them, passed in the Thirteenth Year of Her late Majesty Queen Anne, for making the River Nine, or Nen, running from Northampton to Peterborough, navigable; and the other, made in the Eleventh Year of His late Majesty King George the First, for making more effectual the said former Act.

Durham Roads Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 70	15 April 1756
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Twenty-fourth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, for repairing the High Road leading from Darlington in the County of Durham, to West Auckland, and several other Roads in the said County therein mentioned; and for the effectual amending the same.

Yorkshire Roads Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 71	15 April 1756
An Act to explain and amend an Act passed in the Twenty-fifth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act for repairing the Roads from the Town of Leeds, through Harwood, to the South West Corner of the Enclosures of Harrogate, and from thence in Two Branches, one through Ripley over Burage Green, and the other through Knaresborough and Boroughbridge to Ripon, and from thence to the First Rill of Water or Water-course on Hutton Moor in the County of York; and for repairing the Sloughs and Ruts on the said Moor."

Truro Roads Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 72	15 April 1756
An Act for changing and altering Two several Roads, directed to be amended and widened by an Act made in the Twenty-seventh Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for amending and widening several Roads leading from the Borough of Truro in the County of Cornwall.

Hay Bridge Over Wye Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 73	15 April 1756
An Act for building a Bridge across the River Wye, from the Town of Hay in the County of Brecon, to the opposite Shore in the County of Radnor.

Edinburgh Water Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 74	15 April 1756
An Act for the better supplying the City of Edinburgh with fresh and wholesome Water.

Isle of Portland Church Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 75	15 April 1756
An Act for completing and finishing a new Church, and laying out and enclosing a Cemetery thereto, in the Island of Portland.

Northamptonshire and Lincoln Roads Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 76	15 April 1756
An Act for enlarging and altering the Term and Powers granted by an Act made in the Twenty-second Year of His present Majesty's Reign, for effectually amending and repairing the Road leading from Wandsford Bridge in the County of Northampton, to the Town and Borough of Stamford in the County of Lincoln; and for repairing the Road from the Borough of Stamford to Stapleford Bridge in the Parish of Ryehall in the County of Rutland, and from thence to Bourne in the County of Lincoln.

Berkshire Roads Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 77	15 April 1756
An Act for repairing and widening the Road from the Town of Farringdon in the County of Berks, to the Town of Cricklade, and from thence to the Town of Malmsbury, in the County of Wilts, and the Road from thence to join the Turnpike Road at Acton Turville in the County of Gloucester, and also the Road from Tetbury in the said County, through Malmsbury aforesaid, to Chippenham Bridge, and the Road from Sherston to join the Turnpike Road leading from Tetbury to Bath.

Shrewsbury Improvement Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 78	15 April 1756
An Act for the better paving and amending, cleansing, enlightening, and watching, the Streets, Highways, Lanes, and Passages, within the Town of Shrewsbury, in the County of Salop.

Carlford, Suffolk (Poor Relief) Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 79	15 April 1756
An Act for the better Relief and Employment of the Poor, in the Hundreds of Colneis and Carlford, in the County of Suffolk.

Yorkshire and Durham Roads Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 80	15 April 1756
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Twenty-first Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing the High Road from the Town of Bowes in the County of York, to Barnard Castle in the County of Durham, and from thence through Staindrop to Newgate in Bishop Auckland, and from Newgate along Gibb Chair to Gaundless Bridge, and from thence by Melderston Gill to the Turnpike Road near Sunderland Bridge in the County of Durham; and for making the same more effectual.

Berkshire Roads (No. 2) Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 81	15 April 1756
An Act for amending and keeping in Repair the Roads leading from a Place called Fryer Bacon's Study to Chilton Pond, and from the Top of Hincksey Hill to Foxcombe Hill Gate, in the Road leading to Farringdon in the County of Berks.

Derby and Sheffield Roads Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 82	15 April 1756
An Act for repairing and widening the Road from the White Stoop near the North End of the Town of Derby, through the Towns of Duffield and Chesterfield in the County of Derby, to the Town of Sheffield in the County of York, and from the said Town of Duffield to The Moot Hall in the Town of Wirksworth in the said County of Derby.

Yorkshire Roads (No. 2) Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 83	15 April 1756
An Act for repairing and widening the High Road from the Borough of Ripon, by Ingram Bank, to the Town of Pately Bridge, in the County of York.

Lincoln Roads Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 84	15 April 1756
An Act for repairing and widening the Roads from the North End of Dunsby Lane to the South West Corner of Riseholm Hedge, and to Carholm Gate, Drinsey Nooke, and Dunham and Littleburgh Ferries, and from the North End of Waddington Field, and the Bridge over the River Witham at Bracebridge, to the City of Lincoln, and from the Gate at the Foot of Canwicke Hill to the Great Bar Gates of the said City; and for enforcing the Performance of Statute Work upon the Highways communicating with the said Roads, to a certain Distance from the said Roads.

Lincoln and Peterborough Roads Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 85	15 April 1756
An Act for repairing and widening the Roads leading from the East Side of Lincoln Heath to the City of Peterborough, and from the East End of Marham Lane to the Town of Walton, in the County of Northampton, and from the Town of Bourne to the Town of Colsterworth, and from Donington High Bridge to the Cross Post in the Parish of Hacconby, and from the East End of a Lane called Hale Drove, to and through the Town of Old Sleaford, to the End of Long Hedge in the Parish of Quarrington in the County of Lincoln.

Blackfriars Bridge Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 86	27 May 1756
An Act for building a Bridge cross the River Thames, from Blackfryars in the City of London, to the opposite Side in the County of Surry.

Tower of London Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 87	27 May 1756
An Act for regulating the Nightly Watch and Beadles, and better enlightening, paving, and cleansing, the Streets and other Passages, and repairing the Highways, within the Parishes of Saint John Wapping, Saint Paul Shadwell, the Hamlet of Ratcliffe, the Parish of Saint Ann in the County of Middlesex, and the Precinct of Well Close in the Liberty of The Tower of London.

Highgate and Hampstead Roads Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 88	27 May 1756
An Act to enable the respective Trustees of the Turnpike Roads leading to Highgate Gatehouse and Hampstead, and from Saint Giles's Pound to Kilbourn Bridge, in the County of Middlesex, to make a new Road, from the Great Northern Road at Islington, to the Edgeware Road near Paddington, and also from the North End of Portland Street, cross the Farthing Pye-house Fields, into the said new Road; and for enlarging the Terms and Powers granted by Two several Acts, for repairing the said Road from Saint Giles's Pound to Kilbourn Bridge.

Church of Saint John, Wapping Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 89	27 May 1756
An Act for re-building the Parish Church, and enlarging the Church-yard, of Saint John of Wapping, in the County of Middlesex.

York Buildings (Rates) Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 90	27 May 1756
An Act to enable the Proprietors and Inhabitants of Houses in York Buildings, in the Parish of Saint Martin in the Fields, in the County of Middlesex, to make and levy a Rate on themselves, sufficient to answer the Expense of re-building or repairing of the Terrace-walk and Water-gate, and such other Part of the Premises adjoining to the River Thames, and belonging to the said Buildings, as shall be judged necessary; and for keeping the same in Repair for the future.

Yorkshire and Lancaster Roads Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 91	27 May 1756
An Act for explaining and making more effectual an Act, passed in the Twenty-fourth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing the Road leading from the East End of Brumpton High Lane in the County of York to the Town of Richmond, and from thence to and through the Towns of Aiskrigg and Ingleton in the said County, to the Town of Lancaster in the County of Lancaster; and also for repairing the Road leading from Richmond aforesaid, through Gilling, Melsonby, and Aldbrough, to Lucy otherwise Lousy Cross, and from Gilling, through Gilling Town Lane, to the Turnpike Road on Gatherly Moor.

Wiltshire, Dorset and Somerset Roads Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 92	27 May 1756
An Act for explaining, amending, and making more effectual, an Act of Parliament made in the Twenty-sixth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act for repairing and widening the Road from the Top of White Sheet Hill in the Parish of Donehead Saint Andrew in the County of Wilts, through the Towns of Shaftesbury, Milbourne Port, and Sherborne, in the Counties of Dorset and Somerset, to The Half-way House in the Parish of Nether otherwise Lower Compton, in the said County of Dorset, and several other Roads near the Towns of Shaftesbury and Sherborne aforesaid;" and for repairing other Roads, adjoining to the Roads in the said former Act mentioned.

Shrewsbury and Wrexham Road Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 93	27 May 1756
An Act to enlarge the Term and Powers of an Act for repairing the Road from Shrewsbury to Wrexham in the County of Denbigh; and to repair and widen several other Roads therein mentioned, and the Road from Wrexham to Chester, and from thence to Pen Fordd y Waen in the Parish of Whitford, and also the Road from Broughton to Mold, in the County of Flint.

Presteigne Road Act 1756	29 Geo. 2. c. 94	27 May 1756
An Act for amending, repairing, and widening, the Roads leading from The Ryeway in the Parish of Yarpole in the County of Hereford, to Presteigne in the County of Radnor, and from thence to Leintwardine, and from Presteigne aforesaid to the Top of Trap Hill, and from The Ryeway aforesaid, by The Maidenhead, to Wooferton in the County of Salop.

^ Martyn's Gutter is a stream, also known as Mardon Sich, which formed the boundary between the parishes of Stivichall and Stoneleigh.

Private acts[edit]

Short title, or popular name	Citation	Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title

Naturalization of John David Fatio.	29 Geo. 2. c. 1	23 December 1755
An Act for naturalizing John David Fatio.

Naturalization of Jens Pedersen.	29 Geo. 2. c. 2	23 December 1755
An Act for naturalizing Jens Pedersen.

Henry Earl and Katherine Countess of Lincoln's estate: sale of land in Bedford level and purchasing and settling of others.	29 Geo. 2. c. 3	9 March 1756
An Act for the Sale of several Lands in Bedford Level, the Estate of the Right Honourable Henry Earl of Lincoln Knight of the most Noble Order of the Garter and Katherine Countess of Lincoln his Wife; and for purchasing other Lands and Hereditaments, of as great or greater Value; and settling the said Lands so to be purchased to the same Uses as the said Lands to be sold are now settled; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.

Explaining and amending an Act concerning Sir Isaac Lawrence Woollaston's estate.	29 Geo. 2. c. 4	9 March 1756
An Act for explaining and amending an Act made in the Twenty-seventh Year of His present Majesty's Reign, intituled, "An Act for vesting certain Estates of Sir Isaac Lawrence Woollaston Baronet, an Infant, situate in the Isle of Ely and Counties of Cambridge, Huntingdon, Lincoln, and Norfolk, in Trustees, to be sold or mortgaged, to raise Money for Payment of his Sisters Portions; and for other Purposes therein mentioned."^[a]

Esther Hanmer's estate: settling pursuant to marriage articles.	29 Geo. 2. c. 5	9 March 1756
An Act for empowering Esther Hammer, an Infant, to settle her Estates, pursuant to Articles entered into in Consideration of a Marriage agreed upon between Asheton Curzon Esquire and the said Esther Hammer.

Thomas Walker's estate in Buckinghamshire and Berkshire: vesting in his grandson Thomas Walker, in fee simple, subject to portions for younger brother and sisters.	29 Geo. 2. c. 6	9 March 1756
An Act for vesting divers Lands and Hereditaments, in the Counties of Bucks and Berks, late the Estate of Thomas Walker Clerk, deceased, in Thomas Walker the Grandson, in Fee Simple, subject to the raising Portions for his Younger Brother and Sisters.

Radway (Warwickshire) inclosure.	29 Geo. 2. c. 7	9 March 1756
An Act for dividing and enclosing a certain Open and Common Field, called Radway Field, within the Township of Radway, in the County of Warwick.

Brancepeth (Durham) inclosure.	29 Geo. 2. c. 8	9 March 1756
An Act for dividing and enclosing certain Wastes, or Common Grounds, in the Parish of Brancepeth, in the County of Durham.

Boughton and Pisford (Northamptonshire) inclosure. (repealed)	29 Geo. 2. c. 9	9 March 1756
An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common Fields, Common Pastures, Common Meadows, Common Grounds, and Waste Grounds, in the several Parishes of Boughton and Pisford, in the County of Northampton. (Repealed by Northampton Act 1988 (c. xxix))

Sutton upon the Forest (Yorkshire) inclosure and compensation to impropriator of rectory and vicar of Sutton in lieu of tithes.	29 Geo. 2. c. 10	9 March 1756
An Act for dividing and enclosing several Fields, Meadows, and Commons, in the Township of Sutton upon the Forest, in the County of York; and for giving Compensations, in Lieu of Tithes, to the Impropriator of the Rectory, and the Vicar of Sutton aforesaid.

Robert Mynors' name.	29 Geo. 2. c. 11	9 March 1756
An Act to enable Robert Mynors and his First and other Sons, and their Heirs Male, to take and use the Surname of Gouge, in pursuance of the Will of Nicholas Gouge, deceased.

William Wiggett's name.	29 Geo. 2. c. 12	9 March 1756
An Act to enable William Wiggett Esquire, now called William Bulwer, and his Heirs, to take and use the Surname and Arms of Bulwer, pursuant to the Will of William Bulwer Esquire deceased.

Naturalization of Anthony Stemann, Peter Otte, Godfrey Molling, Christian Meyer, Henry Bielfield, John Blaquier and Matthew Lichigaray.	29 Geo. 2. c. 13	9 March 1756
An Act for naturalizing Anthony Henry Stemann, Peter Otte, Godfrey Molling, Christian Meyer, Henry Bielfeld, John Peter Blaquiere, and Mathew Lichigaray.

Naturalization of Jost Esternod.	29 Geo. 2. c. 14	9 March 1756
An Act for naturalizing Jost David Esternod.

Duke of Marlborough's estate: rebuilding house at Langley (Buckinghamshire), purchasing in and making void leases granted by the Duke in trust for his younger children and providing a maintenance for the Marquis of Blandford during the Duke's life.	29 Geo. 2. c. 15	15 April 1756
An Act for providing a Maintenance for the Marquis of Blandford, during the Life of his Father the Duke of Marlborough; and for re-building the said Duke's House at Langley, in the County of Bucks; and for purchasing and making void divers Leases granted by the said Duke, in Trust for his Younger Children; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.

Enabling John Earl of Sandwich, George Earl of Cholmondeley and Wellbore Ellis to take in Great Britain the oath as Vice Treasurer and Receiver General, and Paymaster General of His Majesty's revenues in Ireland, and to qualify themselves for the enjoyment of the said offices.	29 Geo. 2. c. 16	15 April 1756
An Act to enable John Earl of Sandwich, George Earl of Cholmondeley, and Wellbore Ellis Esquire, to take, in Great Britain, the Oath of Office, as Vice Treasurer and Receiver General and Paymaster General of all His Majesty's Revenues in the Kingdom of Ireland; and to qualify themselves for the Enjoyment of the said Offices.

Making exemplification of Earl of Burlington Cork's will evidence in all British and Irish courts.	29 Geo. 2. c. 17	15 April 1756
An Act for making the Exemplification of the last Will of the Right Honourable Richard late Earl of Burlington and Corke, deceased, Evidence in all Courts of Law and Equity in Great Britain and Ireland.

Vere Lord Vere's estate: vesting capital messuage of Halsted and lands in Kent in trustees, to be conveyed to Robert Bagshaw, the purchaser, and settling another estate in Middlesex in lieu.	29 Geo. 2. c. 18	15 April 1756
An Act for vesting the Capital Messuage of Halsted, and divers Lands in Kent, Part of the settled Estate of Vere Lord Vere, in Trustees, to be conveyed to Robert Bagshaw Esquire, the Purchaser thereof, pursuant to Articles; and for settling another Estate, in the County of Middlesex, of greater Value, in Lieu thereof.

Ralph Lane's estate in Northamptonshire and Cambridgeshire: raising money for payment of incumbrances and applying part of Elizabeth Lane's personal estate in purchase of Cambridgeshire estate, to be settled according to her will.	29 Geo. 2. c. 19	15 April 1756
An Act for raising Money, out of the Estates of Ralph Lane Esquire, deceased, in the Counties of Northampton and Cambridge, for discharging the Encumbrances affecting the same; and for applying Part of the Personal Estate of Elizabeth Lane his Wife, deceased, in the Purchase of the Cambridgeshire Estate, to be settled pursuant to her Will.

For vesting certain adjudications now vested in the Crown by the conviction or attainder of Alexander Mackenzie, in Hugh McLeod.	29 Geo. 2. c. 20	15 April 1756
An Act for vesting certain Adjudications, now vested in the Crown by the Conviction or Attainder of Alexander Mackenzie of Fraserdale, in Hugh Macleod of Genics Esquire.

Thomas and Honour Parson's estate: sale of part for provision of portions for younger children and purchase and settling other lands with proceeds for uses of marriage settlement.	29 Geo. 2. c. 21	15 April 1756
An Act for vesting Part of the settled Estate of Thomas Parson Gentleman and Honour his Wife in Trustees, to be sold, for raising Portions for Younger Children; and for laying out the Surplus, if any, in the Purchase of other Lands, to be settled to the Uses of their Marriage Settlement.

Elizabeth and Richard Dickson Skrine's estate in Surrey: sale and conveyance pursuant to marriage articles and purchase and settling of other lands with proceeds for uses in marriage settlement.	29 Geo. 2. c. 22	15 April 1756
An Act for vesting in Trustees certain Messuages, Lands, Tenements, and Farms, in the County of Surry, settled upon the Marriage of Richard Dickson Skrine Esquire with Elizabeth his now Wife, to be sold and conveyed pursuant to Articles; and for laying out the Purchase-money in other Lands and Tenements, to be settled to the Uses of their Marriage Settlement.

Theodore Henry Broadhead's estates: enabling him to make leases.	29 Geo. 2. c. 23	15 April 1756
An Act to enable Theodore Henry Broadhead, an Infant, to make Leases of the Estates given and devised to him by the Will of his Uncle Henry Broadhead Esquire, deceased.

Trevor Charles and Henry Roper's estate in Kent: sale for payment of incumbrances.	29 Geo. 2. c. 24	15 April 1756
An Act for vesting the Estate of Trevor Charles Roper and Henry Roper, who are both Infants, in the County of Kent, in Trustees, to be sold; and for applying the Purchase-money for discharging Encumbrances affecting the same, under the Directions of the Court of Chancery.

Thomas Folliott Baugh's estate in Herefordshire: sale and settling another for uses of his grandfather's will and his marriage settlement.	29 Geo. 2. c. 25	15 April 1756
An Act for selling the settled Estate of Thomas Folliot Baugh Esquire, in the County of Hereford; and for settling another Estate, of greater Value, to the Uses of his Grandfather's Will and his own Marriage Settlement respectively.

Enabling Katherine Hall, Cambridge to purchase, settle and dispose of tenements and grounds for construction of an additional building founded by Mary Ramsden's will and empowering university corporation to sell and convey other lands and tenements for such and other purposes.	29 Geo. 2. c. 26	15 April 1756
An Act for enabling the Master and Fellows of Katherine Hall, in the University of Cambridge, to purchase, settle, and dispose of, Tenements and Grounds, for the making and erecting an additional Building to their College, or Hall, for the Reception and Maintenance of Six Fellows and Ten Scholars, founded by the Will of Mary Ramsden, deceased; and for empowering any Corporation within the said University to sell and convey other Lands and Tenements, for that and other Purposes in the said Act mentioned.

Enabling Ann Coryton and Elizabeth and William Goodall to make leases of several estates in Cornwall and Devon, during the minority of Peter Coryton's children.	29 Geo. 2. c. 27	15 April 1756
An Act for enabling Ann Coryton, Elizabeth Goodall, and William Goodall, to make Leases of several Estates in the Counties of Cornwall and Devon, during the Minorities of John Coryton and others, the Infant Children of Peter Coryton Esquire, deceased.

John Talbot's estate: vesting in trustees for payment of debts and incumbrances.	29 Geo. 2. c. 28	15 April 1756
An Act for vesting Part of the Estate of John Talbot the Younger Esquire, settled upon his Marriage, in Trustees, for raising a Sum of Money for discharging Debts and Encumbrances.

Exchange of lands in Steeple Aston (Oxfordshire) pursuant to an agreement between Brasenose College, John Eaton and Francis Page and also to give said Francis Page and others claiming under Sir Francis Page's will, power to make a jointure on any future wife.	29 Geo. 2. c. 29	15 April 1756
An Act for confirming and establishing an Exchange of Tithes, Cottages, and Lands, for a Messuage, Farms, Lands, and Common of Pasture, in Steeple Aston, in the County of Oxford, pursuant to an Agreement between the Principal and Scholars of King's Hall and College of Brazen Nose in Oxford, John Eaton Clerk, and Francis Page Esquire; and also for giving Power to the said Francis Page and others, claiming under the Will of Sir Francis Page Knight; deceased, to make a Jointure on any Wife or Wives with whom they may intermarry.

John Fleetwood's estate in Tadworth (Surrey): sale and purchase and settling of another for uses of will.	29 Geo. 2. c. 30	15 April 1756
An Act for Sale of the Manor and Capital Messuage of Tadworth, and divers Lands, Tenements, and Hereditaments, in the County of Surry, late the Estate of John Fleetwood Esquire, deceased; and purchasing another Estate; to be settled to the Uses in his Will.

Evelyn Charles and Edward Francke's estates in Lancashire: sale for payment of mortgages and purchase of other lands with proceeds, for settlement pursuant to their wills.	29 Geo. 2. c. 31	15 April 1756
An Act for vesting the Estates of Evelyn Charles Francke and Edward Francke Esquires, in the County of Lancaster, in Trustees, to be sold, for discharging a Mortgage affecting the same; and for laying out the Surplus of the Money arising by such Sale in the Purchase of other Lands and Hereditaments, to be settled pursuant to the Wills of the said Evelyn Charles Francke and Edward Francke respectively.

Richard Gough Aubrey's estate in Brecknockshire, Glamorganshire and Camarthenshire: vesting in trustees for payment of incumbrances.	29 Geo. 2. c. 32	15 April 1756
An Act for vesting the Estates of Richard Gough Awbrey Esquire, in the Counties of Brecon, Glamorgan, and Carmarthen, in Trustees, to raise Money to discharge several Encumbrances affecting the same; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.

Empowering Sir John Molesworth and Joseph Moyle, the two surviving trustees of an indenture dated 25 December 1743, to raise the sums of money there mentioned and to pay the same and the rest of Hugh Gregor's personal estate to the person Jane Gregor, an infant, shall marry.	29 Geo. 2. c. 33	15 April 1756
An Act to empower Sir John Molesworth Baronet and Joseph Moyle Esquire, Two of the surviving Trustees in an Indenture dated the Twenty-fifth Day of December One Thousand Seven Hundred and Forty-three, to raise the several Sums in the said Indenture mentioned, or such of them as are still unsatisfied; and pay the same, as well as the rest of the Personal Estate of Hugh Gregor, deceased, to such Persons as Jane Gregor, and Infant, shall marry during her Infancy, with the Consent of the said surviving Trustees and of her Guardians.

Richard Glover divorce from Hannah Nunn.	29 Geo. 2. c. 34	15 April 1756
An Act to dissolve the Marriage of Richard Glover with Hannah Nunn his now Wife; and to enable him to marry again; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.

Warthill (Yorkshire) inclosure and Holtby and Warthill tithes.	29 Geo. 2. c. 35	15 April 1756
An Act for dividing and enclosing the undivided Parts of the several Common Fields in the Township of Warthill, in the County of York; and for giving Compensations to the Rector of Holtby in the same County, and the Vicar of Warthill aforesaid, in Lieu of Tithes and certain Ecclesiastical Dues.

Sow (Warwickshire) inclosure.	29 Geo. 2. c. 36	15 April 1756
An Act for enclosing and dividing the Common Fields, Common Pastures, Waste Grounds, and Commonable Lands, in the Manors and Parish of Sow in the County of Warwick, and County of the City of Coventry.

Ellell (Lancashire) inclosure.	29 Geo. 2. c. 37	15 April 1756
An Act for enclosing divers Parcels of Waste Grounds, or Commons, in Ellell, in the County of Lancaster.

Tinwell Fields (Rutland) inclosure and tithes.	29 Geo. 2. c. 38	15 April 1756
An Act for enclosing and dividing Tinwell Fields, in the County of Rutland; and for settling a Stipend on the Rector, in Lieu of Glebe and Tithes.

Weston cum Membris and Sawley (Derbyshire) inclosure.	29 Geo. 2. c. 39	15 April 1756
An Act for dividing and enclosing a Common, or Moor, called Aston and Shardlow Moor, and several Common Fields, Meadows, Pastures, and Waste Grounds, lying within the Manor of Weston cum Membris, and Prebend of Sawley, in the County of Derby.

Newton in Clifton upon Dunsmore (Warwickshire) inclosure.	29 Geo. 2. c. 40	15 April 1756
An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common Fields, Common Pastures, Common Meadows, and Common Grounds, in Newton, in the Parish of Clifton upon Dunsmore, in the County of Warwick.

John Riley's name.	29 Geo. 2. c. 41	15 April 1756
An Act for authorizing and empowering John Riley and his Issue to take and use the Surname of Wheelwright, instead of the Surname of Riley.

James Leigh's name.	29 Geo. 2. c. 42	15 April 1756
An Act to enable James Leigh Esquire, now called James Perrot, and his Heirs, to take and use the Surname and Arms of Perrot, pursuant to the Will of Thomas Perrot Esquire, deceased.

Naturalization of Peter Bonnet.	29 Geo. 2. c. 43	15 April 1756
An Act for naturalizing Peter Bonnet.

Naturalization of John Daniel Paul.	29 Geo. 2. c. 44	15 April 1756
An Act for naturalizing John Daniel Paul.

Charles Earl of Peterborough and Monmouth's estate: vesting in trustees the manor of Dantsey and the hundred of Chippenham (Wiltshire) to raise money for purposes therein mentioned.	29 Geo. 2. c. 45	27 May 1756
An Act for vesting the Manor of Dantsey and Hundred of Chippenham, and divers Messuages, Lands, Tenements, and Hereditaments, in the County of Wilts, late the Estates of Charles Earl of Peterborow and Monmouth, deceased, in Trustees, for raising a certain Sum of Money, for the Purposes therein mentioned.

James Lord Cranstoun's estate in Northumberland: sale for payment of incumbrances affecting the same and disincumbering his estate in Scotland, settled also for the benefit of his wife and issue.	29 Geo. 2. c. 46	27 May 1756
An Act for Sale of the Estate of James Lord Cranstoun, in the County of Northumberland, settled on his Marriage for the Benefit of Sophia Lady Cranstoun and their Issue, for raising Money, to discharge the Encumbrances affecting the same; and also towards disencumbering his Estate in Scotland, settled also for the Benefit of the said Lady Cranstoun and the Issue of that Marriage.

Executing contracts made by James Lord Blukeley in Ireland, in his lifetime, for sale of lands and tenements in Cheshire for payment of incumbrances.	29 Geo. 2. c. 47	27 May 1756
An Act for carrying into Execution several Contracts, made by or on the Behalf of James late Lord Bulkeley in the Kingdom of Ireland, in his Lifetime, for the Sale of several Lands and Tenements in the County of Chester; and for applying the Purchase-money to discharge Encumbrances affecting the same.

Vesting manor of Northall and lands in Middlesex, settled on Sir Hutchins Williams' marriage and devised by his father William Peer Williams' will, in trustees, to be conveyed to Agatha Child and heirs pursuant to articles of agreement for that purpose, and for sale of estate devised in said will for purchase of lands be settled to uses of will.	29 Geo. 2. c. 48	27 May 1756
An Act for vesting the Manor of Northall, and divers Lands and Hereditaments, in the County of Middlesex, settled on the Marriage of Sir Hutchins Williams Baronet, and devised by the Will of William Peere Williams his Father, respectively, in Trustees, in order to be conveyed to Agatha Child Widow and her Heirs, pursuant to Articles of Agreement for that Purpose; and for laying out the Money arising by Sale of the Estate devised by the said Will in the Purchase of Lands, to be settled to the Uses of that Will; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.

Francis Blake Delaval's estate: vesting in trustees to raise money for payment of debts and incumbrances.	29 Geo. 2. c. 49	27 May 1756
An Act for vesting divers Manors, Lands, and Hereditaments, Part of the settled Estates of Francis Blake Delaval Esquire, in Trustees, for raising Money, to pay off and discharge several Debts and Encumbrances; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.

Wrightson Mundy's estate in Leicestershire: sale for payment of incumbrances affecting this estate and his estate in Derbyshire and for settling the latter.	29 Geo. 2. c. 50	27 May 1756
An Act for Sale of the settled Estate of Wrightson Mundy Esquire, in the County of Leicester, for discharging Encumbrances affecting the same, and also his unsettled Estate in the County of Derby; and for settling the Derbyshire Estate, so disencumbered, to the Uses therein mentioned.

Confirmation of a partition between John Leman and Elizabeth and John Newnham of estates in London, Middlesex and Huntingdonshire.	29 Geo. 2. c. 51	27 May 1756
An Act for confirming a Partition between John Leman Esquire and Elizabeth Newnham and John Newnham Esquire, of several Estates in the City of London, and Counties of Middlesex and Huntingdon; and for vesting and settling the entire Premises, which, on such Partition, were allotted to the said John Leman and Elizabeth Newham and John Newnham, respectively, to the Uses therein mentioned.

Egleton or Edgeton (Rutland) inclosure.	29 Geo. 2. c. 52	27 May 1756
An Act for dividing the Common Fields of Egleton, alias Edgeton, in the County of Rutland.

John Thornhaugh's name.	29 Geo. 2. c. 53	27 May 1756
An Act to enable John Thornaugh Esquire, now called John Hewett, and his Descendants, to take and use the Surname of Hewett, pursuant to the Will of Sir Thomas Hewett Knight, deceased.

Naturalization of Francis Jabert.	29 Geo. 2. c. 54	27 May 1756
An Act for naturalizing Francis Jalabert, an Infant under the Age of Eighteen Years.

^ 27 Geo. 2. c. 28

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1757[edit]

30 Geo. 2[edit]

The fourth session of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain, which met from 2 December 1756 until 4 July 1757.

Public acts[edit]

Short title, or popular name	Citation	Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title

Exportation Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 1	18 December 1756
An Act to prohibit, for a Time to be limited, the Exportation of Corn, Malt, Meal, Flour, Bread, Biscuit, and Starch.

Quartering of Foreign Troops Act 1757 (repealed)	30 Geo. 2. c. 2	18 December 1756
An Act to make Provision for the quartering of the Foreign Troops, in His Majesty's Service, now in this Kingdom. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Land Tax Act 1757 (repealed)	30 Geo. 2. c. 3	19 January 1757
An Act for granting an Aid to His Majesty, by a Land Tax, to be raised in Great Britain, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty-seven; and for discharging certain Arrears of Land Taxes incurred before the Time therein mentioned; and for the more effectual collecting of Arrears for the future. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Taxation Act 1757 (repealed)	30 Geo. 2. c. 4	19 January 1757
An Act for continuing and granting to His Majesty certain Duties upon Malt, Mum, Cyder, and Perry, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty-seven; and concerning the Interest to be paid for Monies to be borrowed, as well on the Credit of this Act, as on the Credit of an Act of this Session of Parliament, for granting an Aid to His Majesty by a Land Tax. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Public Lottery Act 1757 (repealed)	30 Geo. 2. c. 5	15 February 1757
An Act for granting to His Majesty a Sum, not exceeding One Million Fifty Thousand and Five Pounds and Five Shillings, to be raised by Way of Lottery. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Mutiny Act 1757 (repealed)	30 Geo. 2. c. 6	15 February 1757
An Act for punishing Mutiny and Desertion; and for the better Payment of the Army and their Quarters. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Discontinuance of Duties Act 1757 (repealed)	30 Geo. 2. c. 7	15 February 1757
An Act to discontinue, for a limited Time, the Duties upon Corn and Flour imported, and also upon such Corn, Grain, Meal, Bread, Biscuit, and Flour, as have been, or shall be, taken from the Enemy, and brought into this Kingdom. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Recruiting Act 1757 (repealed)	30 Geo. 2. c. 8	15 February 1757
An Act for the speedy and effectual Recruiting His Majesty's Land Forces and Marines. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Exportation (No. 2) Act 1757 (repealed)	30 Geo. 2. c. 9	15 February 1757
An Act to prohibit, for a limited Time, the Exportation of Corn, Grain, Meal, Malt, Flour, Bread, Biscuit, Starch, Beef, Pork, Bacon, and other Victual (except Fish and Roots, and Rice, to be exported to any Part of Europe Southward of Cape Finisterre) from His Majesty's Colonies and Plantations in America, unless to Great Britain or Ireland, or to some of the said Colonies and Plantations; and to permit the Importation of Corn and Flour into Great Britain and Ireland, in Neutral Ships; and to allow the Exportation of Wheat, Barley, Oats, Meal, and Flour, from Great Britain to the Isle of Man, for the Use of the Inhabitants there. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Distillation Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 10	11 March 1757
An Act to prohibit, for a limited Time, the making of Low Wines, and Spirits from Wheat, Barley, Malt, or any other Sort of Grain, or from any Meal or Flour.

Marine Mutiny Act 1757 (repealed)	30 Geo. 2. c. 11	11 March 1757
An Act for the Regulation of His Majesty's Marine Forces while on Shore. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Woollen Manufactures Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 12	1 April 1757
An Act to amend an Act made in the Twenty-ninth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act to render more effectual an Act passed in the Twelfth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George, to prevent unlawful Combinations of Workmen employed in the Woollen Manufactures, and for better Payment of their Wages; and also an Act passed in the Thirteenth Year of the Reign of His said late Majesty, for the better Regulation of the Woollen Manufacture; and for preventing Disputes among the Persons concerned therein; and for limiting a Time for prosecuting for the Forfeiture appointed by the aforesaid Act, in case of Payment of the Workmens Wages in any other Manner than in Money."

Recruiting (No. 2) Act 1757 (repealed)	30 Geo. 2. c. 13	6 May 1757
An Act to rectify a Mistake in an Act passed this Session of Parliament, intituled, "An Act for the speedy and effectual Recruiting of His Majesty's Land Forces and Marines."^[a] (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Discontinuance of Duties (No. 2) Act 1757 (repealed)	30 Geo. 2. c. 14	6 May 1757
An Act for continuing an Act of this present Session of Parliament, intituled, "An Act to discontinue, for a limited Time, the Duties upon Corn and Flour imported; and also upon such Corn, Grain, Meal, Bread, Biscuit, and Flour, as have been, or shall be, taken from the Enemy, and brought into this Kingdom."^[b] (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Distillation (No. 2) Act 1757 (repealed)	30 Geo. 2. c. 15	6 May 1757
An Act for continuing an Act of this present Session of Parliament, intituled, "An Act to prohibit, for a limited Time, the making Low Wines and Spirits from Wheat, Barley, Malt, or any other Sort of Grain, or from any Meal or Flour."^[c] (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Importation Act 1757 (repealed)	30 Geo. 2. c. 16	6 May 1757
An Act to extend the Liberty granted by an Act of the Twenty-third Year of the Reign of His present Majesty of importing Bar Iron from His Majesty's Colonies in America into the Port of London, to the rest of the Ports of Great Britain; and for repealing certain Clauses in the said Act. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Importation (No. 2) Act 1757 (repealed)	30 Geo. 2. c. 17	17 May 1757
An Act for the Importation of fine organzined Italian Thrown Silk. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Prize Goods Act 1757 (repealed)	30 Geo. 2. c. 18	28 June 1757
An Act for the Relief and Encouragement of the Captors of Prizes, with respect to the bringing and landing Prize Goods in this Kingdom. (Repealed by 27 & 28 Vict. c. 23)

National Debt Act 1757 (repealed)	30 Geo. 2. c. 19	28 June 1757
An Act for granting to His Majesty several Rates and Duties upon Indentures, Leases, Bonds, and other Deeds; and upon News Papers, Advertisements, and Almanacks; and upon Licenses for retailing Wine; and upon Coals exported to Foreign Parts, and for applying, from a certain Time, the Sums of Money arising from the Surplus of the Duties on Licenses for retailing Spirituous Liquors; and for raising the Sum of Three Millions by Annuities, to be charged on the said Rates, Duties, and Sums of Money; and for making perpetual an Act made in the Second Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act for the better Regulation of Attornies and Solicitors;" and for enlarging the Time for filing Affidavits of the Execution of Contracts of Clerks to Attornies and Solicitors; and also the Time for Payment of the Duties omitted to be paid for the Indentures and Contracts of Clerks and Apprentices. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1870)

Distemper Amongst Cattle Act 1757 (repealed)	30 Geo. 2. c. 20	28 June 1757
An Act more effectually to prevent the spreading of the Distemper now raging among the Horned Cattle in this Kingdom. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Medway Fisheries Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 21	28 June 1757
An Act for the more effectual Preservation and Improvement of the Spawn and Fry of Fish, in the River of Thames and Waters of Medway; and for the better regulating the Fishery thereof.

Traffic on Highways Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 22	28 June 1757
An Act to explain and amend an Act made in the Eighteenth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, to prevent the Misbehaviour of the Drivers of Carts in the Streets, in London, Westminster, and the Weekly Bills of Mortality; and for other Purposes in this Act mentioned.

Supply, etc. Act 1757 (repealed)	30 Geo. 2. c. 23	28 June 1757
An Act for enabling His Majesty to raise the Sum of One Million, for the Uses and Purposes therein mentioned. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Obtaining Money by False Pretences, etc. Act 1757 (repealed)	30 Geo. 2. c. 24	28 June 1757
An Act for the more effectual Punishment of Persons who shall attain, or attempt to attain, Possession of Goods or Money by false or untrue Pretences; for preventing the unlawful Pawning of Goods; for the easy Redemption of Goods pawned; and for preventing Gaming in Publick Houses, by Journeymen, Labourers, Servants, and Apprentices. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Militia Act 1757 (repealed)	30 Geo. 2. c. 25	28 June 1757
An Act for the better Ordering of the Militia Forces, in the several Counties of that Part of Great Britain called England. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Supply, etc. (No. 2) Act 1757 (repealed)	30 Geo. 2. c. 26	28 June 1757
An Act for granting to His Majesty certain Sums of Money out of the Sinking Fund; and applying certain Monies remaining in the Exchequer, and the Savings out of the Monies granted in this Session of Parliament for the Pay of the Troops of Hanover, for the Service of the Year One Thousand Seven Hundred and Fifty-seven; and for further appropriating the Supplies granted in this Session of Parliament; and for Relief of Claud Johnson, with respect to a Bond entered into by him for securing the Duties on Tobacco imported by George Buchanan0 and William Hamilton. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Highways and Turnpike Roads Act 1757 (repealed)	30 Geo. 2. c. 27	28 June 1757
An Act for enlarging the Times for the First Meetings of Commissioners, or Trustees, for putting in Execution certain Acts of this Session of Parliament. (Repealed by 7 Geo. 3. c. 40)

Highways and Turnpike Roads (No. 2) Act 1757 (repealed)	30 Geo. 2. c. 28	28 June 1757
An Act to render more effectual the several Laws now in being, for the Amendment and Preservation of the Publick Highways and Turnpike Roads of this Kingdom. (Repealed by 7 Geo. 3. c. 40)

Indemnity Act 1757 (repealed)	30 Geo. 2. c. 29	28 June 1757
An Act to indemnify Person who have been guilty of the unlawful importing, landing, or running, of prohibited, uncustomed, or other Goods or Merchandize, upon certain Terms therein mentioned. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Herring Fishery Act 1757 (repealed)	30 Geo. 2. c. 30	28 June 1757
An Act for allowing a further Bounty on Vessels employed in the White Herring Fishery; for giving Liberty to alter the present Form and Size of the Nets used in the said Fishery; and for other Purposes therein mentioned. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Southwark Market Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 31	28 June 1757
An Act to explain, amend, and render more effectual, an Act passed in the Twenty-eighth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act to enable the Churchwardens, Overseers, and Inhabitants, of the Parish of Saint Saviour, in the Borough of Southwark, in the County of Surry, to hold a Market within the said Parish, not interfering with the High Street in the said Borough."

Wiggenhall Drainage Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 32	28 June 1757
An Act for draining and preserving certain Marsh and Fen Lands and Low Grounds, in the Parish of Wiggenhall Saint Mary Magdalen, in the County of Norfolk.

Isle of Ely Drainage Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 33	28 June 1757
An Act for draining and preserving certain Fen Lands and Low Grounds, in the several Parishes of Ramsey, Bury, Wistow, Warboys, Farceitt, Standground, and Water Newton, in the County of Huntingdon, and of Doddington in the Isle of Ely and County of Cambridge.

Westminster Bridge Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 34	28 June 1757
An Act to enable the Commissioners for building Westminster Bridge to widen the Street, or Avenue, leading from Cockspur Street to the Passage in Spring Garden, near Saint James's Park.

Brandon and Sams Cut Drain (Drainage) Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 35	28 June 1757
An Act for draining and preserving certain Fen Lands, lying in The South Level, Part of the Great Level of the Fens, commonly called Bedford Level, between Brandon River and Sams's Cut Drain; and for empowering the Governor, Bailiffs, and Commonalty, of the Company of Conservators of the Great Level to sell certain Lands within the said Limits, commonly called Invested Lands.

March, Cambridge, Isle of Ely Drainage Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 36	28 June 1757
An Act for draining and preserving certain Fen Lands, and Low Grounds, and Commons, in the Townships or Hamlets of March and Wimblington, and in the Parish of Upwell, in the Isle of Ely and County of Cambridge.

Enlargement of Times for Executing Acts Act 1757 (repealed)	30 Geo. 2. c. 37	28 June 1757
An Act for enlarging the Times limited for executing and performing several Provisions, Powers, and Directions, in certain Acts of this Session of Parliament. (Repealed by Statute Law Revision Act 1867)

Tenbury Roads Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 38	15 February 1757
An Act for amending, widening, and keeping in Repair, several Roads, in and near to the Town of Tenbury, in the Counties of Salop, Worcester, and Hereford.

Frome Roads Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 39	15 February 1757
An Act for repairing and widening several Roads leading to, through, and from, the Town of Frome in the County of Somerset; and for giving further Powers to the Trustees in an Act passed in the Twenty-fifth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, for repairing the Roads from the Town of Warminster, in the County of Wilts, to the City of Bath, in the County of Somerset, and other Roads therein mentioned.

Somerset and Wiltshire Roads Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 40	11 March 1757
An Act for enlarging the Terms and Powers granted by Two Acts of Parliament, one passed in the Third, and the other in the Seventeenth, Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing the Road leading from a Gate called Shipston Toll Gate at Bridgtown in the Parish of Old Stratford in the County of Warwick, through Alderminster and Shipston upon Stower, to the Top of Long Compton Hill in the said County of Warwick; and also for repairing the Road leading from the First Mile Stone standing on the said Shipston Road, through a Lane called Clifford Lane, and through Mickleton and Chipping Campden, to a Place called Andover's Ford in the County of Gloucester.

Wiltshire Roads Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 41	11 March 1757
An Act for amending, widening, and keeping in Repair, the Road from the Turnpike Road at the Bottom of Shaw Hill in the Parish of Melksham, through Googe's Lane, Corsham, Biddestone, and West Yatton, to the Turnpike Road at Upper Combe, in the Parish of Castle Combe, in the County of Wilts.

Saint Luke, Middlesex (Poor Relief) Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 42	1 April 1757
An Act for the ascertaining and collecting the Poors Rates, and for the better ordering and regulating the Poor, in the Parish of Saint Luke in the County of Middlesex.

Hertford and Bedford Roads Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 43	1 April 1757
An Act for amending, widening, and keeping in Repair, the Road from the Town of Hitchin in the County of Hertford, through the Town of Shefford and Carrington Cotton End, to a Lane opposite a Farm-house called Saint Leonard's, leading into the Turnpike Road from St. Alban's to the Town of Bedford; and also the Road from the Turning out of the aforesaid Road into Henlow Field to Gerford Bridge; and also the Road from the Town of Henlow, over Henlow Bridge, to Arlesey in the County of Bedford.

Leicester Roads Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 44	1 April 1757
An Act for amending, widening, and keeping in Repair, the Road leading from Burleigh Bridge in the Town of Loughborough, to Ashby de la Zouch in the County of Leicester.

Hertford and Broadwater Road Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 45	1 April 1757
An Act for amending, widening, and keeping in Repair, the Roads from the East End of the Town of Hertford in the County of Hertford, through Watton, to Broadwater, and from the Town of Ware, through Watton, to the North End of the Town of Walkern in the said County.

Wiltshire and Somerset Roads Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 46	1 April 1757
An Act for amending, widening, making commodious, and keeping in Repair, the Road from The Cross Keys, otherwise Bricker's Barn, in the Parish of Corsham in the County of Wilts, to Bath Easton Bridge in the County of Somerset.

River Blyth Navigation Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 47	1 April 1757
An Act for making the River Blyth navigable, from Halesworth Bridge, in the County of Suffolk, into the Haven of Southwold.

Oxfordshire Roads Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 48	1 April 1757
An Act for repairing and widening the Road from Towcester, through Silverston and Brackley in the County of Northampton, and Ardley and Middleton Stoney, to Weston Gate in the Parish of Weston on the Green in the County of Oxford.

Leicestershire Roads Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 49	1 April 1757
An Act for repairing and widening the Road from Markfield Turnpike in the County of Leicester, over Charley otherwise Charnwood Forest, through the Town of Whitwick; and from thence, through Talbot Lane, to where the Road leading from the Town of Loughborough to the Town of Ashby de la Zouch in the said County comes in from Ryley Lane, near to a Place called Snape Gate.

Surrey and Sussex Roads Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 50	6 May 1757
An Act for amending, widening, and keeping in Repair, the Roads leading from the Village of Milford in the County of Surrey, through Petworth, to the Top of Dunckton Hill, and from Petworth to Stopham Bridge in the County of Sussex.

Huntingdonshire Roads Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 51	6 May 1757
An Act for explaining and amending several Acts of Parliament, for repairing the Roads between a Place called The White Post on Alconbury Hill and Wansford Bridge in the County of Huntingdon, and between Norman Cross Hill in the said County and the City of Peterborough, with respect to the Elections of new Trustees, the Power of compelling Persons employed by the Trustees in the Execution of such Acts, to deliver up such Books and Papers relating thereto as are in their Custody, and also to the Manner of summoning and holding the Meetings of the Trustees.

Northumberland Roads Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 52	6 May 1757
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Twentieth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing the High Road leading from the North End of The Cow Cawsey near the Town of Newcastle upon Tyne, to the Town of Belford, and from thence to Buckton Burn in the County of Northumberland; and for making the same more effectual.

Reading and Basingstoke Road Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 53	6 May 1757
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by Two Acts of Parliament, One passed in the Fourth Year of the Reign of His late Majesty King George, and the other in the Ninth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing the Highways from Crown Corner in the Town of Reading, leading by and through the several Parishes of Shinfield and Heckfield, in the several Counties of Berks, Wilts, and Southampton, to Basingstoke in the County of Southampton.

Yorkshire Roads Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 54	6 May 1757
An Act for enlarging the Terms and Powers granted by Two several Acts passed in the Fourteenth Year of His present Majesty; the One, for repairing the Roads from a Place called The Red-house near Doncaster to Wakefield, and, through the said Town of Wakefield, by Dewsbury High Town and Lightcliffe, to the Town of Halifax, in the West Riding of the County of York; and the other, for repairing the Road from Wakefield to Pontefract, and from thence to a Place called Weeland in the Township of Hensall, and from Pontefract to Wentbridge in the Township of Darrington in the West Riding of the County of York.

Preston Bridge Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 55	6 May 1757
An Act for re-building the Bridge over the River Ribble, between the Townships of Preston and Penwortham, near a Place called The Fish-house, in the County Palatine of Lancaster.

Warwick Shire Hall Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 56	6 May 1757
An Act for re-building and keeping in Repair the Shire Hall of the County of Warwick.

Ayr Roads Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 57	6 May 1757
An Act for enlarging the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Twenty-sixth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act for repairing several Roads leading into the City of Glasgow," so far as the same relates to certain Roads mentioned in the said Act; and also to enlarge the Term and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Twenty-seventh Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, "An Act to explain, amend, and render more effectual, an Act passed in the Twenty-sixth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, intituled, 'An Act for repairing several Roads leading into the City of Glasgow, and to repair several other Roads leading into the said City; and for building a Bridge cross the River of Inchinnan.'"

Southwold Improvement Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 58	6 May 1757
An Act for enlarging the Term, and amending and altering several Powers, granted by an Act made in the Twentieth Year of His present Majesty's Reign, for opening, cleansing, repairing, and improving, the Haven of Southwould, in the County of Suffolk.

River Lea Bridge and Roads Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 59	6 May 1757
An Act for building a Bridge over the River Lea, at or near a Place called Jeremy's Ferry; and for making, repairing, and widening, Roads from thence into the great Roads at Snaresbrooke in the County of Essex, and at Clapton in the County of Middlesex.

Guildford and Arundel Road Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 60	6 May 1757
An Act for repairing and widening the Road from the North End of Dapdon Wharf, in the Parish of Stoke next Guldeford, through Guldeford, to Andrew's Cross and to Alford Bars in the County of Surrey, and from thence to Saint Mary's Gate in Arundel in the County of Sussex.

Surrey and Southampton Roads Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 61	6 May 1757
An Act for repairing the Road from a Place called The Golden Farmer^[d] near Bagshot in the County of Surrey, to Hertford Bridge Hill^[e] in the County of Southampton.

River Ivel Navigation Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 62	17 May 1757
An Act for making the River Ivel and the Branches thereof navigable, from the River Ouze at Tempsford in the County of Bedford, to Shotling Mill otherwise called Burnt Mill in the Parish of Hitchin in the County of Hertford, and to Black Horse Mill, in the Parish of Bygrave in the said County of Hertford, and to the South and North Bridges in the Town of Shefford in the said County of Bedford.

Old Brentford Bridge Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 63	28 June 1757
An Act for building a Bridge or Bridges cross the River of Thames, from a certain Place in Old Brentford in the Parish of Ealing in the County of Middlesex, known by the Name of Smith of Smith's Hill, to the opposite Shore in the County of Surry.

Worcester, Warwick and Gloucester Roads Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 64	28 June 1757
An Act for enlarging the Terms and Powers granted by Two Acts of Parliament of the First and Seventeenth Years of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing and amending several Roads leading to and from the Borough of Evesham in the County of Worcester; and for explaining and making more effectual the said Acts; and also for amending, widening, and keeping in Repair, several other Roads in the Counties of Worcester, Warwick, and Gloucester.

Bath (Streets, Buildings, Watch, etc.) Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 65	28 June 1757
An Act for cleansing, paving, and lightening, the Streets of the City of Bath and Liberties thereof; and for regulating the Chairmen, and also for the keeping a sufficient and well-regulated Watch in the Night-time, in the said City and Liberties; and to oblige all Owners of Houses and other Buildings within the said City and Liberties to bring down the Water from the Roofs of their Houses and other Buildings, by proper Pipes, down the Sides or Walls of such Houses and Buildings; and also to oblige all Coal Carriages to pass by the Borough Walls of the said City, during the Night Season.

Poole Roads Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 66	28 June 1757
An Act to explain, amend, and render more effectual, an Act made in the last Session of Parliament, for repairing and widening several Roads, leading from a Gate called Poole Gate, in the Town and County of Poole.

Bath Roads Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 67	28 June 1757
An Act for enlarging the Terms and Powers granted by an Act passed in the Twelfth Year of the Reign of His present Majesty, for repairing and enlarging the Highways between the Top of Kingsdown Hill and the City of Bath; and for amending several other Highways therein mentioned, leading to the said City; and also for repairing several other Roads therein mentioned.

Lincoln and Northampton Roads Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 68	28 June 1757
An Act for repairing and widening the Roads leading from Spalding High Bridge, through Littleworth, and by Frognall, and over James Deeping Stone Bridge, in the County of Lincoln, to Maxey Outgang in the County of Northampton, adjoining to the High Road there.

Denbigh and Carnarvon Roads Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 69	28 June 1757
An Act for amending, widening, and keeping in Repair, the Roads from the Town of Wrexham in the County of Denbigh, to Pentre Bridge in the County of Flint, and from the Town of Mold, to Northop, Holywell, and Rhuddlan, in the same County, and from thence to The Ferryhouse opposite the Town of Conway in the County of Carnarvon, and from Ruthin to the said Town of Mold.

^ Recruiting Act 1757 (30 Geo. 2. c. 8)
^ Discontinuance of Duties Act 1757 (30 Geo. 2. c. 7)
^ Distillation Act 1757 (30 Geo. 2. c. 10)
^ The Golden Farmer Inn, later named the Jolly Farmer, was located at the junction of the A325 and A30 between Camberley and Bagshot.
^ The village of Hartfordbridge in Hampshire.

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Short title, or popular name	Citation	Royal assent (or the start of session)
Long title

Oliver Cramer's Name Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 1	19 January 1757
An Act to enable Oliver Cramer Esquire and the Heirs of his Body to take and use the Surname of Coghill, pursuant to the Will of Marmaduke Coghill Esquire, deceased; and to bear the Family Arms of Coghill.

Thomas Collier's Name Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 2	19 January 1757
An Act to enable the Reverend Thomas Collier Clerk and his Issue to take and use the Surname of Barnard.

Naturalization of John Baptist Durand and Bartholomew Rilliet Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 3	19 January 1757
An Act for naturalizing John Baptist Durand and Bartholomew Rilliet.

Naturalization of John Frederick Falwasser Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 4	19 January 1757
An Act for naturalizing John Frederick Falwasser.

Prior's Hardwick (Warwickshire) Inclosure Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 5	15 February 1757
An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common Fields, Common Pastures, Common Meadows, Common Grounds, and Greens, in the Manor and Parish of Prior's Hardwick, in the County of Warwick.

Confirming and establishing an agreement and an award concerning Barton Stacey (Hampshire) inclosure.	30 Geo. 2. c. 6	15 February 1757
An Act for confirming and establishing certain Articles of Agreement, and an Award, for dividing and enclosing the Common Fields, Common Downs, Meadows, and Pastures, within the Manor of Barton Stacy, in the Parish of Barton Stacy, in the County of Southampton.

Burchester or Burcester or Bissiter Market End (Oxfordshire) inclosure and extinguishing all right of common in certain meadows, pastures and inclosed grounds in said township.	30 Geo. 2. c. 7	15 February 1757
An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common Field, Common Meadows, Common Pastures, Common Grounds, and Commonable Lands, in the Township of Burchester, otherwise Burcester, otherwise Bisseter Market End, in the County of Oxford; and for extinguishing all Right of Common in certain Common Meadows, Common Pastures, and Enclosed Grounds, in the said Township.

Confirming and establishing two several articles of agreement concerning Trentham (Staffordshire) inclosure.	30 Geo. 2. c. 8	11 March 1757
An Act for confirming and establishing Two several Articles of Agreement, for enclosing and dividing Northwood, Hanchurch Heath, and Toft Green, in the Manor and Parish of Trentham, in the County of Stafford.

Whitgift (Yorkshire) inclosure and compensation to improprietors of Whitgift rectory in lieu of tithes.	30 Geo. 2. c. 9	11 March 1757
An Act for dividing and enclosing a certain Piece of Pasture Ground, called Whitgift Pasture, in the County of York; and for giving a Compensation, in Lieu of Tithes, to the Impropriator of the Rectory of Whitgift aforesaid.

Varying and postponing certain limitations in a grant made by Charles II of a duty on coals in the river Tyne, to Charles Duke of Richmond and Lenox; and enabling the present Duke of Richmond, Lenox and Aubigny to make a jointure on his intended marriage to Lady Mary Bruce.	30 Geo. 2. c. 10	1 April 1757
An Act for varying and postponing certain Limitations in a Grant made by King Charles the Second, of a Duty on Coals shipped in the River Tyne, to Charles late Duke of Richmond and Lenox; and for enabling the present Duke of Richmond, Lenox, and Aubigny, to make a Jointure, on his intended Marriage with Lady Mary Bruce.

Settling a yearly sum upon Ann Fitzroy, Countess of Euston, out of certain yearly pensions issuing out of hereditary revenue of excise and comprised in letters patent dated 22 October in the 25th year of the reign of Charles II, in part of the jointure agreed to be secured to her upon her intermarriage with Augustus Fitzroy Earl of Euston.	30 Geo. 2. c. 11	1 April 1757
An Act for settling a certain Yearly Sum upon the Right Honourable Ann Fitzroy, commonly called Countess of Euston, Wife of the Right Honourable Augustus Fitzroy Esquire, commonly called Earl of Euston, out of certain Yearly Pensions issuing out of the Hereditary Revenue of the Excise, and comprized in certain Letters Patent bearing Date the Two and Twentieth Day of October in the Twenty-sixth Year of the Reign of King Charles the Second, in Part of the Jointure agreed to be secured to her, upon her Inter-marriage with the said Right Honourable Augustus Fitzroy Esquire, commonly called Earl of Euston.

Eddystone Lighthouse Act 1757	30 Geo. 2. c. 12	1 April 1757
An Act for vesting the Estate and Interest late of Robert Cheatham Esquire, deceased, in the Duties granted by certain Acts of Parliament, for maintaining a Light-house on The Edystone Rock, in Trustees, in Trust to raise Money, to be applied towards rebuilding the said Light-house.

Empowering Warden and Society of The King's Town Sutton Coldfield (Warwickshire) to grant Sutton Coldfield Park to Simon Luttrell and heirs.	30 Geo. 2. c. 13	1 April 1757
An Act to empower the Wardens and Society of The King's Town of Sutton Coldfield, in the County of Warwick, to grant Part of a Common, called Sutton Coldfield Park, unto Simon Luttrell Esquire and his Heirs.

Mary and Jeffrey Jeffreys' estate: enabling Mary, wife of Jeffrey (a lunatic) and the committee of his estate to make leases of Mary's shares of lands in Devon, devised by Sir William Maurice's will, during the continuance of said lunatic's interest therein.	30 Geo. 2. c. 14	1 April 1757
An Act to enable Mary Jeffreys, the Wife of Jeffrey Jeffreys Esquire, a Lunatick, and the Committee or committees of his Estate for the Time being, to make Leases of the Parts and Shares of the said Mary Jeffreys of divers Lands, Tenements, and Hereditaments, in the County of Devon, devised by the Will of Sir William Morice, deceased, during the Continuance of the said Lunatick's Interest therein.

Establishing and rendering more effectual an agreement concerning Stragglethorpe (Lincolnshire) inclosure and making compensation to rector of said parish for tithes and glebe lands.	30 Geo. 2. c. 15	1 April 1757
An Act for establishing and rendering effectual certain Articles of Agreement, for enclosing the Common Fields and Grounds, in the Manor of Stragglethorpe, within the Parish of Beckingham, in the County of Lincoln; and for making a Compensation to the Rector of the said Parish, for the Glebe Lands and Tithes in Stragglethorpe aforesaid.

Earlstone (Hampshire) inclosure.	30 Geo. 2. c. 16	1 April 1757
An Act for dividing, alloting, and enclosing, the Common, Open, and Arable Fields and Waste Grounds, in Earlstone, in the Parish of Burghcleare, in the County of Hants.

Piddington (Oxfordshire) inclosure.	30 Geo. 2. c. 17	1 April 1757
An Act for dividing and enclosing the Common Fields, Common Meadows, Common Pastures, Common Grounds, and Commonable Lands, within the Township of Piddington, in the County of Oxford.

Wingerworth and Tupton (Derbyshire) inclosures.	30 Geo. 2. c. 18	1 April 1757
An Act for dividing and enclosing certain Common Pastures and Common Grounds, in the Manor and Parish of Wingerworth, and in the Hamlet of Tupton in the Parish of North Wingfield, respectively, in the County of Derby.

Thomas Turner's name.	30 Geo. 2. c. 19	1 April 1757
An Act to enable Thomas Turner Esquire and his Issue to take and use the Surname and Arms of Payler.

Naturalization of John Jacob Thompsons.	30 Geo. 2. c. 20	1 April 1757
An Act for naturalizing John Jacob Thomsons.

George William Earl of Coventry's estate in Cambridgeshire: sale and purchase and settling of other lands nearer his estates in Worcestershire, Gloucestershire and Warwickshire.	30 Geo. 2. c. 21	6 May 1757
An Act for vesting the settled Estate of George William Earl of Coventry, in the County of Cambridge, in Trustees, in Trust, to sell the same; and to lay out the Money arising by such Sale in the Purchase of other Lands and Hereditaments, lying nearer to his Estate in the Counties of Worcester, Gloucester, and Warwick, to be settled to the Uses therein mentioned.

Discharging John Lord Trevor, executor of Thomas Lord Trevor, from £8,800 agreed by said Thomas to be laid out for purchase of lands and for confirming John Lord Trevor's application of said £8,800 towards the discharge of £10,000 charged on the manor of Bromham and other of Thomas Lord Trevor's estates in Bedfordshire.	30 Geo. 2. c. 22	6 May 1757
An Act for discharging John Lord Trevor, Executor of Thomas Lord Trevor, deceased, from the Sum of Eight Thousand and Eight Hundred Pounds, agreed by the said Thomas Lord Trevor to be laid out in the Purchase of Lands; and for confirming the Application made by the said John Lord Trevor of the said Eight Thousand and Eight Hundred Pounds, towards the Discharge of the Sum of Ten Thousand Pounds, charged on the Manor of Bromham, and other the Estates late of the said Thomas Lord Trevor, in the County of Bedford.

Henry Lord Arundell's and Thomas Arundell's estates: empowering guardians to make leases and copyhold grants during their minority.	30 Geo. 2. c. 23	6 May 1757
An Act for empowering the Guardians of Henry Lord Arundell of Wardour and Thomas Arundell his Brother, both Infants, to make Leases and Copyhold Grants of their several Estates, during their respective Minorities.

Henry Viscount Irwin's estate: empowering said Viscount, George and Charles Ingram to settle part upon the marriage of Charles.	30 Geo. 2. c. 24	6 May 1757
An Act for empowering Henry Viscount Irwin, George Ingram his Brother, and Charles Ingram his Nephew, to settle Part of the said Viscount Irwin's Estate, upon the Marriage of the said Charles Ingram; and for other Purposes therein mentioned.

Regulating and improving Glasgow University benefactions.	30 Geo. 2. c. 25	6 May 1757
An Act for regulating and improving certain Benefactions, vested in the Rector, Principal, Professors, and Masters, of the University and College of Glasgow.

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[2] Montagu House, Bloomsbury

[3] Martyn's Gutter is a stream, also known as Mardon Sich, which formed the boundary between the parishes of Stivichall and Stoneleigh.

[4] 27 Geo. 2. c. 28

[5] Recruiting Act 1757 (30 Geo. 2. c. 8)

[6] Discontinuance of Duties Act 1757 (30 Geo. 2. c. 7)

[7] Distillation Act 1757 (30 Geo. 2. c. 10)

[8] The Golden Farmer Inn, later named the Jolly Farmer, was located at the junction of the A325 and A30 between Camberley and Bagshot.

[9] The village of Hartfordbridge in Hampshire.

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