The Edwardian Inventories for Huntingdonshire (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

Lomas, Mrs. S. C.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1332291783 ISBN 13: 9781332291786

Verlag: Forgotten Books, 2018

Inhaltsangabe

A rich window into Tudor-era church life and the care of sacred goods This edition presents the Edwardian inventories for Huntingdonshire, detailing how churches and chapels managed chalices, vestments, bells, plate, and other religious ornaments. It gathers receipts, debts, and assignments from commissions and churchwardens, offering a concrete look at medieval and early modern worship spaces.

The content sits at the crossroads of history and material culture. Expect meticulous lists, notes on repairs and sales, and the social networks that kept parish churches running. While rooted in archival records, the book reads with a clear, steady pace that invites researchers and curious readers alike.

• Detailed item lists of chalices, vestments, plate, and liturgical furnishings across multiple parishes.


• Context on how funds, debts, and repairs shaped church properties in the period.


• Appendices and index sections that map names, places, and transactions for easy reference.


• A snapshot of parish life, governance, and material culture in Huntingdonshire during the Edwardian era.

Ideal for historians, genealogists, and anyone interested in how churches organized their sacred goods in the 16th century, and for readers seeking a grounded look at archival church records.

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Forgotten Books
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2018
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1332291783
• ISBN 13: 9781332291786
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 96
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