The Register Of The Abbey Church Of Ss. Peter And Paul Bath (Volume I) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9789354300936)

An intimate ledger of worship and town life, The Register Of The Abbey Church Of Ss. Peter And Paul, Bath opens a window on the lived parish of Bath. Brief lines, long human echoes. This first volume gathers the parish register collection of Bath Abbey into a sober, readable church records anthology that reunites surviving entries and clerical notes as historical documents from Bath. Rendered with attention to clarity, the material reveals ritual and rank, household ties and civic routine across nineteenth century England, offering researchers and curious readers alike direct access to the habits that shaped local identity. Students of english ecclesiastical history and anyone engaged in family history research will find the pages a working genealogy resource; those who consult British parish registers or Victorian church archives will recognise the register as an indispensable primary source. The entries are often succinct, but taken together they form a continuous ledger of relationships and settlement - a practical tool for parish reconstruction and a vivid prompt for local history. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Beyond archival value, the book is historically significant: Bath abbey records exemplify church of england documentation and stand as testimony for studies of social change in nineteenth century England. Casual readers discover vivid local detail and human narrative; local history enthusiasts and classic-literature collectors encounter a cultural artefact worth holding and referencing. Archivally minded researchers and professional genealogists can cross-reference names and dates against civic registers and family papers, while curators and collectors will appreciate a faithful edition that balances authenticity with readability. For family history research and scholarly inquiry alike, this register supplies direct records from the parish that continue to inform both local study and broader work in english ecclesiastical history.

Author: Arthur J. Jewers
ISBN-10: 9354300936
ISBN-13: 9789354300936
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Language: English
Published: 12/02/2020
Pages: 338
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.73lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.70d