This book unravels the secrets and workings of the English parish and its effect on English society. There are 13,000 parishes in England, each with its parish church, covering the country in a network which gives identities to local communities. Two-thirds of English parishes are ancient, probably a thousand years old; one-third have been founded in the last 150 years, largely to meet the enormously increased numbers of people in big towns. One of the major themes of the book is the changing social status of the clergy ...
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This book unravels the secrets and workings of the English parish and its effect on English society. There are 13,000 parishes in England, each with its parish church, covering the country in a network which gives identities to local communities. Two-thirds of English parishes are ancient, probably a thousand years old; one-third have been founded in the last 150 years, largely to meet the enormously increased numbers of people in big towns. One of the major themes of the book is the changing social status of the clergy from medieval times. The author also looks at the future of the parish, a long lasting survivor from another age that has done so much to shape the special characteristics of English villages and towns.
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Fine. No Jacket. Illustrated card covers, tall 8vo, pp.336. Colour / bw plates. Substantial study of the development and influence of the English parish. Minor mark from label removal on front endpaper else a fine copy. Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall.
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No dust jacket, spine slightly knocked, a few small markings to closed edges, fading to spine cover, light tanning to closed edges, otherwise in good condition.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Dustwrapper, tall 8vo, pp.336. Colour / bw plates. Substantial study of the development and influence of the English parish. Fine in wrapper Size: 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall.
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Dispatched, from the UK, within 48 hours of ordering. This book is in good condition but will show signs of previous ownership. Please expect some creasing to the spine and/or minor damage to the cover. Grubby book may have mild dirt or some staining, mostly on the edges of pages.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. 1st edition, large square 8vo, 336pp, cold and b/w photo illustrations, line maps, VG Copy in VG DJ.