The Parish Chest ; The Study of the Records of Parochial Administration in England

W.E. Tate

ISBN 10: 0850335078 / ISBN 13: 9780850335071

Published by Phillimore, Chichester, 1983

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Phillimore, Chichester, 1983. Hard cover. Book Condition : Very good. A very clean unmarked copy. Appears little read. Superb illustrations. Previous owners sticker inside cover.Spine faded Book will be sent by UK postal service. Inventory #BY017817.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Parish Chest ; The Study of the Records of Parochial Administration in England
• Publisher: Phillimore, Chichester
• Publication Date: 1983
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0850335078
• ISBN 13: 9780850335071
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 3rd Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good
• Weight: 750 grams

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Synopsis

This is third edition of a classic is the standard study of the parochial administration in England. Mr. Tate s purpose in writing the book in 1946, was to encourage research into local and family history by describing the range of civil and ecclesiastical documents that occur in parish archives; the parish chest . Many examples are printed, transcribed and related to the conditions and laws that gave rise to them and to the evolving English society whose relics they are. His knowledge of the literature has led to the better understanding of parish records.