England, Middlesex, Westminster Rate Books, 1634-1900

What is in This Collection?

This collection contains an index to and images of taxation records from Westminster City for the years 1634-1900. This collection was originally filmed at the Westminster City Archives and the index was created by Findmypast.

Given the information collected during their creation, these records can serve as a substitute for census records for individuals in the nineteenth century, or as a primary source for an individual's life in the two previous centuries. For more information on the information contained within rate books and how to use these records, follow this International Institute#Using_Rate_Books link.

Additional records and/or images may be added to this collection in the future.

What Can These Records Tell Me?

• Name of head of household
• Street address
• Rate owed
• Date of the record

Collection Content

Sample Images

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  Rate Book Sample 1

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  Rate Book Sample 2

Digital Folder Number List

This collection was published as a DGS browse collection. The list does not contain any description of the DGS folder's content. A table listing each DGS number and its contents can be found at England, Westminster Rate Books Digital Folder Number List.