Title: Depositions From the Castle of York Relating to Offences Committed in the Northern Counties in the Seventeenth Century Classic Reprint
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Publication Date: 2018
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0483904457
ISBN 13: 9780483904453
Binding: HRD
Condition: New
Weight: 745 grams

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Unearth 17th‑century northern life through rare court depositions.

This collection presents a vivid window into the thoughts, fears, and daily habits of people in the province, captured in the record of trials and examinations before magistrates and judges.

The material centers on depositions from York Castle and surrounding counties, shedding light on politics, religion, and social ties of the era. It offers a snapshot of how law, order, and community life intersected during a period of unrest and change, and it highlights the challenges of gathering complete records from the time. The voices range from local magistrates to country farmers, painting a diverse picture of authority, crime, and everyday conduct.

How justice was administered in the North, including the role of assizes and local magistrates.
Insights into political and religious currents shaping daily life.
Examples of how crimes arose, were pursued, and recorded in this period.
A sense of social dynamics, from town governance to country farms, and their impact on law.

Ideal for readers of local history, legal history, and those curious about life in 17th‑century northern England.

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