Five Parishes in Late Medieval and Tudor London: Communities and Reforms

Five Parishes in Late Medieval and Tudor London explores the operations, religious practices, and societies of five London parishes using their own parish records, revealing unique cultures, societies, and economies against the backdrop of the Tudor era.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 206 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Five Parishes in Late Medieval and Tudor London is a captivating collection of interconnected microhistorical studies that delves into the lives of five distinct London parishes during the late medieval and Tudor periods. By utilizing their own parish records, the authors painstakingly reconstruct the individual operations, religious practices, and societies of these parishes, offering a rich and detailed account of this pivotal era.

The parish played a fundamental role in Tudor London, serving as the primary social and administrative unit for the local community. Every layperson resided in a parish, fostering close relationships with their neighbors through a variety of parochial activities and events. Each chapter in this book explores a different parish in a different part of the city, shedding light on its unique cultures, societies, and economies. Through meticulous microhistorical analysis, the authors highlight patterns of collective behavior, parishioner relationships, and parish leadership, providing a fresh perspective on the period.

The reader is transported into the local neighborhoods, allowing them to trace the experiences of people living in the Tudor era as they navigated the tumultuous changes of their time. The book is an invaluable resource for scholars and students of early modern history, microhistory, parish studies, the history of the English Reformation, and those with an interest in the administrative history of the late medieval and early modern periods. It offers a comprehensive and insightful examination of a crucial period in English history, providing valuable insights into the lives and experiences of ordinary individuals and communities.

Weight: 332g
Dimension: 234 x 155 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367727499