The Early Ecclesiastical History Of Dewsbury, In The West-Riding Of The County Of York (1859)

von John Beswicke Greenwood

276 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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The Early Ecclesiastical History of Dewsbury, in the West-Riding of the County of York, is a historical book written by John Beswicke Greenwood and published in 1859. The book provides a detailed account of the early religious history of Dewsbury, a town located in the West Riding of Yorkshire, England. Greenwood begins by tracing the origins of Christianity in the area, starting with the arrival of the Roman Catholic Church in the 7th century. He then goes on to describe the establishment of the first Christian church in Dewsbury, which was built during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century. The book also covers the development of the local parish church, which played a significant role in the religious and social life of the town. Greenwood describes the various changes and renovations made to the church over the centuries, including the addition of a tower and the installation of stained glass windows. In addition to providing a detailed account of the religious history of Dewsbury, the book also includes information about the town's social and economic development. Greenwood describes the growth of the textile industry in Dewsbury and the impact it had on the local community. Overall, The Early Ecclesiastical History of Dewsbury, in the West-Riding of the County of York, is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Christianity in England, as well as the social and economic history of Dewsbury.Including A Sketch Of The Introduction Of Christianity Into Northumbria.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.

• Themen: Geschichte und Archäologie Geschichte Amerikanische Geschichte
• ISBN: 9781104488963
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 10.05.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC