Mile End Scandal - Guardians in Court
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Mile End Scandal - Guardians in Court
In 190, builder James Calcutt was convicted of fraud after regularly overcharging the Mile End Old Town Board of Guardians for work he had carried out. He later claimed that members of the Board had accepted bribes from him. Ten members of the Board, some seen here in the dock, were tried for conspiring to defraud the ratepayers. Date: 1907
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Accepted Bribes Builder Carried Claimed Convicted Fraud Guardians Members Mile Regularly 1907
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"Mile End Scandal: Guardians in Court (1907) - A pivotal moment in East London's history unfolds in this photograph as members of the Mile End Old Town Board of Guardians face trial for their involvement in a major fraud scandal. At the heart of the controversy was builder James Calcutt, who had regularly overcharged the Board for the work he carried out. Calcutt later claimed that some members of the Board had accepted bribes from him in exchange for the inflated contracts. Ten individuals, seen here in the dock, were brought to trial for conspiring to defraud the ratepayers of Mile End. The scandal caused a public outcry and led to a significant overhaul of the local governance system, bringing much-needed transparency and accountability to the community." This image captures a significant moment in the history of Mile End, East London, as members of the Mile End Old Town Board of Guardians stand trial for their involvement in a major fraud scandal. The scandal came to light when it was revealed that builder James Calcutt had regularly overcharged the Board for the work he carried out. Calcutt later claimed that some members of the Board had accepted bribes from him in exchange for the inflated contracts. Ten individuals, seen here in the dock, were brought to trial for conspiring to defraud the ratepayers of Mile End. The scandal caused a public outcry and led to a significant overhaul of the local governance system, bringing much-needed transparency and accountability to the community. This photograph provides a glimpse into a pivotal moment in East London's history, shedding light on the complex web of corruption that once existed within the local government system.
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