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The Churchyard Scribe: I. On Recording the Inscriptions in a Churchyard or Burial Ground, II. Hints on Reading Apparently Illegible Inscriptions, III. Typical and Authentic Examples (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Turn a quiet graveyard into a readable record with this practical guide.
This nonfiction manual explains how to record and decipher inscriptions in churchyards and burial grounds. It offers clear, field-tested techniques for reading worn or damaged stones, handling ivy and moss, and preserving authentic details for future genealogical and historical work.
- Learn proven methods for transcribing names, dates, and epitaphs, even when letters are faint or partly buried
- Understand how to distinguish letter forms and decipher tricky figures like 3s, 5s, and various date formats
- Discover careful, respectful approaches to handling fragile stones and renewing inscriptions without damage
- Gain practical tips for organizing notes, avoiding common errors, and building authentic, useful records
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book discusses the problem of the destruction and disappearance of gravestones and other burial memorials in the United Kingdom, both in the past and present. It focuses on recording tombstones and other memorials in churchyards and burial grounds across the country, both inside and outside churches. The author argues that such records are imperative because they can provide us with invaluable genealogical information, particularly in relation to families from the lower classes, who often couldn't afford to be buried in churches but whose lives are of equal historical value. The author offers guidance for volunteers who would like to take up this hobby, presenting a choice of recording methods including verbatim transcripts through to abbreviated notes. The book emphasizes the contribution that dedicated laypeople can make to historical preservation, and the rewards to be found in this fascinating and sometimes moving activity. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781331954507_0
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