Evidence on the Subject of "Church-Rates," Before the Select Committee of the House of Commons: On the 27th of 6th Month, 1851 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Hodgkin

9780260055163: Evidence on the Subject of "Church-Rates," Before the Select Committee of the House of Commons: On the 27th of 6th Month, 1851 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0260055166 ISBN 13: 9780260055163

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2024

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Evidence on the Subject of "Church-Rates" before the Select Committee of the House of Commons presents the 1851 testimony of John Hodgkin and related material on the history and law of church-rates in England.

This edition compiles key excerpts and context to help readers understand how rates were assessed, collected, and challenged in different regions and periods.

Framed around Hodgkin’s examination and a survey of early laws, the text outlines the origin of church-rate liability, the traditional responsibilities of parishes, and the tensions between dissenting communities and the maintenance of parish churches. It also references supporting documentary evidence, counts of cases, and the practical impact on individuals and communities.
What you’ll experience

A clear account of the legal and historical background to church rates and their modern-era debates.
An expert commentary on the responsibilities of parishioners, church endowments, and the role of local authorities.
A close look at how differing religious practices shaped the administration and perception of church-related taxes.
Selected papers and records illustrating the range of cases and consequences over time.

Ideal for readers of legal history, 19th-century religious policy, and the evolution of ecclesiastical law in England.

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