Proctor Appeals Important Question in Court
The Proctor for Mr Gorham asserted an appeal and the learned Judge expressed regret that such a question rested on his sole authority. He regretted the court lacked assistance and suggested using the Chancellor of the Diocese of London as assessor. The issue could have broad Church implications.
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Gorham
Diocese of London
Lushington
Scoene
Doctors’ Commons
Westminster
Addams
Eome
Anti-state-church Association
Bayford
Herbert Fust
Meldreth Meldrum Church Rate Controversy Sparks Great Meeting
A vivid Meldreth Melbourn church rate dispute unfolds with a massive protest meeting, legal battles, writs of distress, and police-style theatrics. Dissenters challenge parish actions while churchwardens pursue unpaid rates, drawing in magistrates, clergy, and local reporters.
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Melbourn
Meldreth
Cambridgeshire
E. Miall
W. Forster
Messrs. Edmonds
M.A
Barrett
Wallbridge
Demerara
Pollard
Mirams
Forsaith
Stockbridge
Cambridge Independent Press
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Melbourn Church
Joseph Campkin
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Thomas Titchmarsh
Mynot Titchmarsh
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Campkin
Magistate
Burr
Peter Campkin
George Charter
Wright
William Metcalfe
Foulmire
Rose
William Law
Orwell
James Fendall
Harlton
B. H. Wortham
John Burr
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Jarman
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