Gloucester Port Books, 1575-1765

UKDA study number:3218

Principal Investigators

Wanklyn, M.D.G.
Wakelin, P.
Hussey, D.
Milne, G.
University of Wolverhampton. School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Sponsor

Economic and Social Research Council

Distributed by

UK Data Archive, University of Essex, Colchester.

March 1996

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Wanklyn, M.D.G. et al. , Gloucester Port Books, 1575-1765 [computer file]. Colchester, Essex: UK Data Archive [distributor], March 1996. SN: 3218, http://dx.doi.org/10.5255/UKDA-SN-3218-1

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Copyright:
University of Wolverhampton

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3218 . Gloucester Port Books, 1575-1765

Depositor:

Wanklyn, M.D.G. , University of Wolverhampton. School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Principal Investigators:

Wanklyn, M.D.G. , University of Wolverhampton. School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Wakelin, P. , University of Wolverhampton. School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Hussey, D. , University of Wolverhampton. School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Milne, G. , University of Wolverhampton. School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Sponsor:

Economic and Social Research Council
Grant Number: R000232218

Other Acknowledgements:

Barrie Trinder, Ironbridge Institute

Abstract:

The aims of this dataset are to compile a computer database of Gloucester Port Books to study internal trade in the Severn Valley region; to formulate a standard approach to the computerisation of port books; to undertake case studies in trade and industry using port book and other evidence.

Main Topics:

The Exchequor Port Books are a unique and invaluable source for studying coastal trade from the late 16th to the early 18th centuries. They record in detail the movement of boats which passed on coastal voyages between domestic ports and havens, naming operators and boats involved in the trade and describing the cargoes carried. The Gloucester Port Books database describes some 2 million discrete entities of information relating to the movement, organisation and operation of goods traded coastally. These data will facilitate research into a wide range of topics including the importance of waterborne trade with details of the range of goods carried in all economic sectors, the impact of river navigation on industry, and the role of river trade in early modern industrial development.

Coverage:

Time Period Covered: 1575 - 1765
Dates of Fieldwork: 1982 - 1989
Country: England
Geography: Gloucestershire
Spatial Units: No information recorded
Observation Units: Text units (documents/chapters/words)
Kind of Data: Textual data; Numeric data; Individual (micro) level

Universe Sampled:

Location of Units of Observation: Subnational
Population: The data relates to trade in the Severn Valley and connections with ports elsewhere in England, Wales and Ireland.

Methodology:

Time Dimensions: Time Series
Sampling Procedures: No sampling (total universe)
Method of Data Collection: Transcription of existing materials
Data Sources: Gloucester Port Books are held in manuscript form by the Public Record Office, Chancery Lane, in class E.190. These books record voyages on the River Severn, 1575-1765. Survival of documents is incomplete, but all surviving records were used. Lists of surviving books are contained in two volumes published by the List and Index Society.
A complete transcription was made with original spelling of surnames, and abbreviated or standard spelling of other names and items.

Language(s) of Written Materials:

Study Description: English
Study Documentation: English

Access:

Access Conditions: The depositor has specified that registration is required and standard conditions of use apply. The depositor may be informed about usage. See terms and conditions for further information.

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Availability: History Data Service, UK Data Archive
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Date of First Release:

6 March 1996

Copyright:

University of Wolverhampton

File last updated:

4 January 2012