Publisher's Synopsis
The book titled ""Churchwardens������� Accounts Of S. Edmund And S. Thomas, Sarum, 1443-1702: With Other Documents"" was written by Henry James Fowle Swayne and published in 1896. The book is a collection of historical documents related to the churchwardens' accounts of two churches in Sarum, namely St. Edmund and St. Thomas. The documents cover a period of over 250 years, from 1443 to 1702, and provide a detailed insight into the financial and administrative aspects of the churches during this period.The book is divided into several sections, each containing a different set of documents. The first section includes the churchwardens' accounts of St. Edmund from 1443 to 1610. These accounts provide information on the income and expenditure of the church, including details of donations, repairs, and other expenses.The second section includes the churchwardens' accounts of St. Thomas from 1499 to 1702. These accounts are similar to those of St. Edmund and provide a detailed insight into the financial management of the church.The third section includes other documents related to the churches, such as wills, inventories, and leases. These documents provide additional information on the history and administration of the churches.Overall, the book is a valuable resource for historians and researchers interested in the history of the Church of England, particularly in the Sarum area. It provides a detailed insight into the financial and administrative aspects of two churches over a period of 250 years and is a valuable source of information for anyone interested in this topic.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.