Act of Parliament | |
Long title | An Act to vest the Townleian Collection of Ancient Sculpture in the Trustees of the British Museum for the Use of the Publick. [2] |
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Citation | 45 Geo. 3. c. 127 |
Dates | |
Royal assent | 12 July 1805 |
Commencement | 12 July 1805 |
Other legislation | |
Amended by | |
Repealed by | British Museum Act 1963 |
Status: Repealed |
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