Excerpt from The Monumental and Other Inscriptions in Halifax Parish Church
When the inaccessibility of some of the monuments and the almost obliterated condition of some of the inscriptions on the grave covers is taken into consideration, some mistakes are un avoidable, but every care has been taken to eliminate error as far as possible. The grave covers, too, suffered considerably in the restoration of the church, when a good many of them were cut down, with the consequent loss of portions of their inscriptions. The heraldry on the monuments presents some difficulty. It is probably not always accurately portrayed, but an endeavour has been made to describe it as it is, rather than what, perhaps, it ought to. Be.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a fascinating journey through the history of a specific parish church, exploring the lives of the people who lived and worshipped there. The author meticulously documents inscriptions from monuments, grave covers, and other sources within the church, offering a window into the lives of past generations. Through these inscriptions, readers are introduced to a diverse cast of individualsââ âfrom wealthy merchants and landowning gentry to humble laborers and artisansââ âwhose stories are revealed through their names, dates, and often, poignant epitaphs. The book weaves together details of family lineages, social dynamics, and religious beliefs, providing valuable insights into the social and cultural landscape of the parish over centuries. This rich tapestry of personal narratives reveals the enduring impact of faith, family, and community on the lives of those who called this church their spiritual home, leaving a lasting legacy of stories preserved within its walls. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781331860969_0
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