# Fires Prevention (Metropolis) Act 1774, Introduction: Introductory text

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An Act . . . for the more effectually preventing Mischiefs by fire within the Cities of London and Westminster and the Liberties thereof, and other the Parishes, Precincts, and Places within the Weekly Bills of Mortality, the Parishes of Saint Mary-le-bon, Paddington, Saint Pancras and Saint Luke at Chelsea, in the county of Middlesex . . .

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/apgb/Geo3/14/78/introduction (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/fires-prevention-metropolis-act-1774/introduction
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