31. In 1955 the urban district council successfully petitioned for a charter of incorporation and became a municipal borough. 32. At this time, the Dublin artists where trying to obtain a Charter of Incorporation and a government grant. 33. In 1935 the urban district council successfully petitioned for a charter of incorporation , and became a municipal borough. 34. Charters originated as charters of incorporation , allowing a town to become an incorporated borough, or to hold markets. 35. On 2 February 1868 Queen Victoria granted a Charter of Incorporation , defining St Helens as a Municipal Borough. 36. It was largely due to the efforts of Rawson that the society received its Charter of Incorporation in 1887. 37. By March 1768, the opposition had won and no further steps were taken to obtain a Charter of Incorporation . 38. The Guild became a Company when a Royal Charter of Incorporation was granted by King Edward III in 1363. 39. The Arms of Stalybridge were granted by the College of Arms after the town received its charter of incorporation . 40. On 2 February 1868, Queen Victoria granted a Charter of Incorporation , defining St Helens officially as a Municipal Borough.