Old Church Lore
WORKS BY WILLIAM ANDREWS, F.R.H.S.
Mr. William Andrews has produced several books of singular value in their historical and archæological character. He has a genius for digging among dusty parchments and old books, and for bringing out from among them that which it is likely the public of to-day will care to read.— Scotsman.
Old-Time Punishments.
This is an entertaining book ... well-chosen illustrations and a serviceable index.— Athenæum.
A work which will be eagerly read by all who take it up.— Scotsman.
A vast amount of curious and entertaining matter.— Sheffield Independent.
We can honestly recommend a perusal of this book.— Yorkshire Post.
A very readable history.— Birmingham Daily Gazette.
Mr. Andrews’ book is well worthy of careful study, and is a perfect mine of wealth on the subject of which it treats.— Herts Advertiser.
Curiosities of the Church.
A volume both entertaining and instructive, throwing much light on the manners and customs of bygone generations of Churchmen, and will be read to-day with much interest.— Newbery House Magazine.
An extremely interesting volume.— North British Daily Mail.
William Andrews
OLD CHURCH LORE.
Preface.
Contents.
The Right of Sanctuary.
The Romance of Trial.
A Fight between the Mayor of Hull and the Archbishop of York.
Chapels on Bridges.
Charter Horns.
The Old English Sunday.
The Easter Sepulchre.
St. Paul’s Cross.
Cheapside Cross.
The Biddenden Maids Charity.
Plagues and Pestilences.
A King Curing an Abbot of Indigestion.
The Services and Customs of Royal Oak Day.
Marrying in a White Sheet.
Marrying under the Gallows.
Kissing the Bride.
Hot Ale at Weddings.
Marrying Children.
The Passing Bell.
Concerning Coffins.
The Curfew Bell.
Curious Symbols of the Saints.
Acrobats on Steeples.
Index.