BYGONE BERKSHIRE, edited by Rev. P. H. Ditchfield, M.A., F.S.A.
BYGONE CHESHIRE, edited by William Andrews, F.R.H.S.
BYGONE DERBYSHIRE, edited by William Andrews, F.R.H.S.
BYGONE ESSEX, edited by William Andrews, F.R.H.S.
BYGONE ENGLAND, by William Andrews, F.R.H.S.
BYGONE KENT, edited by Richard Stead, B.A.
BYGONE LANCASHIRE, edited by Ernest Axon.
BYGONE LEICESTERSHIRE, edited by William Andrews, F.R.H.S.
BYGONE LINCOLNSHIRE (2 vols.), edited by William Andrews, F.R.H.S.
BYGONE LONDON, by Frederick Ross, F.R.H.S.
BYGONE NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, by William Stevenson.
BYGONE SCOTLAND, by David Maxwell, C.E.
BYGONE SOMERSETSHIRE, edited by Cuming Walters.
BYGONE SOUTHWARK, by Mrs. E. Boger.
BYGONE SURREY, edited by George Clinch and S. W. Kershaw, F.S.A.
BYGONE WARWICKSHIRE, edited by William Andrews, F.R.H.S.
BYGONE YORKSHIRE, edited by William Andrews, F.R.H.S.
Antiquities and Curiosities of the Church.
EDITED BY WILLIAM ANDREWS, F.R.H.S.
_Demy 8vo., 7s. 6d. Numerous Illustrations._
CONTENTS:--Church History and Historians--Supernatural Interference in
Church Building--Ecclesiastical Symbolism in Architecture--Acoustic
Jars--Crypts--Heathen Customs at Christian Feasts--Fish and
Fasting--Shrove-tide and Lenten Customs--Wearing Hats in Church--The Stool
of Repentance--Cursing by Bell, Book, and Candle--Pulpits--Church
Windows--Alms-Boxes and Alms-Dishes--Old Collecting Boxes--Gargoyles--
Curious Vanes--People and Steeple Rhymes--Sun-Dials--Jack of the
Clock-House--Games in Churchyards--Circular Churchyards--Church and
Churchyard Charms and Cures--Yew Trees in Churchyards.
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Chronicle._
"There is much curious and interesting reading in this popular volume,
which moreover has a useful index."--_Glasgow Herald._
"The contents of the volume is exceptionally good reading, and crowded
with out-of-the way, useful, and well selected information on a
subject which has an undying interest."--_Birmingham Mercury._
"We can recommend this volume to all who are interested in the notable
and curious things that relate to churches and public worship in this
and other countries."--_Newcastle Daily Journal._
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being beautifully clear."--_Lincoln Mercury._
"The book is well indexed."--_Daily Chronicle._
"By delegating certain topics to those most capable of treating them,
the editor has the satisfaction of presenting the best available
information in a very attractive manner."--_Dundee Advertiser._
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