Church Patronage. The Case Of The Rev. W. H. Rowlatt, Etc - Softcover

William Henry Rowlatt

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0461775409 ISBN 13: 9780461775402

Publisher: HardPress, 2021

Synopsis

Church Patronage. THE CASE OF THE REV. W H. ROWLATT, M.A. by William Henry Rowlatt. This work provides a detailed first?person account of the author’s long pursuit of ecclesiastical preferment in 19th?century England and the profound personal costs of a system of church patronage. It traces how promises of advancement made by high officials, including Lord Brougham when Chancellor, were repeatedly unfulfilled, leading to years of waiting, disappointment, and financial strain upon the author and his large family. The narrative chronicles interactions with key figures—Lyndhurst, Melbourne, Peel, and the Bishop of London—alongside the various livings and stalls sought or promised, such as the living of St. Bride’s, Fleet Street, and Battersea, and the complications surrounding residence and pluralities. Interspersed with letters, notes, and appeals, the text exposes perceived inequities and political maneuvering inherent in patronage during reform era controversies. Ultimately, the work presents a pointed critique of procedural ambiguity and the impact of patronage on clergy and their families, framed as a candid public account intended to seek redress and illuminate a controversial practice.

Edition details

• Publisher: HardPress
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0461775409
• ISBN 13: 9780461775402
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 106