The Middle Temple Archive is responsible for the records and archives created by the Inn, and its function is to acquire, preserve and make available those records to the Inn, its members and staff. We aim to provide members of the Middle Temple with a direct and tangible connection with and understanding of the rich and diverse history, heritage and culture of their Inn of Court.
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A lot of information about the Inn is already available on our website. We will try to provide as much additional information as possible, but please note, the Freedom of Information Act and Environmental Information Regulations relate only to information produced by the Under Treasurer of the Middle Temple in their capacity as a local authority and do not extend to information generated by the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple as a private body.
Looking at the dress codes imposed both by the Inn and by external powers on generations of Middle Templars - and their violation.
Throughout its history, the Lane has been host to a variety of shops such as stationers, peruke makers (wig makers), hatters and of course, taverns. This month we investigate the history of these establishments through the records in the archive.
Examining the stories of the portraits of Kings and Queens of England and Great Britain in Middle Temple Hall, through the archival records and their historical context.
The Inn is responsible for the upkeep, letting and management of 43 buildings located in and adjacent to the Middle Temple.
Professional Chambers, Residential Chambers and two commercial tenants are situated in the majority of these buildings. In addition we have approximately 100 car parking spaces and a small range of lock up cellars in some of our buildings.
The majority of our Professional Chambers are let on leases for a term of 6 years and are subject to a mid-term rent review.
Looking at the Temple’s battle against the fire, which destroyed much of Inner Temple and spared all but one building belonging to the Middle Temple.
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The Middle Temple’s earliest surviving records of its governing body, or Parliament, date back to 1501 and are held in the archive. Lincoln's Inn’s records go back even earlier, to 1422, when its Black Books recording the proceedings of its Bench begin. An entry for 1442 refers to a payment for a wine party (pro potacione) with the Middle Temple. As the Inn had been in existence for about a century and a half, its first extant records reflect what was already a mature and well-established Society.
The Membership Committee is responsible for strategic planning in relation to the support of the Inn for its members and the re-engagement by the Inn with them; including:
a) encouraging and enhancing the use of the facilities and services of the Inn by all members of the Inn and their participation in events organised by the Inn through the development of social and re-connection programmes;
b) development of social and professional facilities, services and events provided by the Inn for its members