Charter, bye-laws, acts and related legal records Contains material documenting the governance of the hospital between 1800 and 1992. Records include governing charters, bye-laws and regulations which reflect the structures within which the hospital operated for this period. Includes a copy (dated 25 March 1808) of the first charter granted to the hospital by King George III on 7 January 1800, and the original Supplemental Charter 1886 granted by Queen Victoria. Includes records relating to the Charter Amendment Act 1953 which enabled the governors to charge fees for the maintenance of patients. 1808 - 1992