Uses of history and Quaker mission work in churches
The article discusses the wide study of history with Bible classrooms as a focus and highlights Quaker home mission activity. It notes revived meetinghouses in London and Yorkshire, Sabbath schools, free services for the poor, and charitable work including coal and meat gifts, plus a tribute to Rev. John Batey and local church movements in late nineteenth century England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.J. Tox
London
Friends P
Bukinaphamshire
Penn, Penning
Oxford
Yorkshire Dales
Cornwall
Westry
Sewancetilien
Peel
Clerkenwell
Iia
Yorkshire
Ian Wipone Oo
Oravan Jhapel
Regs Peraner
Christian Anno Pe Society
Pew
Aghoolro
R Tea Ae
Eve Tor
Reva
Tasee
John
Clarke
Sabyath
Dimaoated
John Batey
Evan
R. D. Wilson
Ww.oulding
Cromwell family links and church leaders in early 17th century
The correspondence traces a Cromwell lineage through a daughter who married chemist Henry Field, noting their son Henry Field who served as apothecary to Christ's Hospital and examiner to the Apothecaries' Company. It recounts his four sons including Henry Cromwell, a surgeon in London, and Barron, a NSW judge, with others going to India.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barron
London
Australia
Haberdashers’ Hall
Aldermanbury Postern
James Dean
James Davies
Pye-Smith
Hackney
Deak
Cromwell
Thomas
Henry Cromwell
Field
Haberdashers Hall
Joseph Brookabank
Henry Field
Christ’s Hospital
Apothecaries’ Company
Protector
Newgate-street
Charterhouse-Square
Supreme Court
New South Wales
England
Torrington-Square
India
Henry
Southampton Education Conference Call for Moderation in Reform
William Warburton of Manchester critiques the Southampton Education Conference for exaggeration about “the million neglected children.” He notes England and Wales 1861 population and attendance figures, questioning how 500 000 absentees exist after accounting for the sick and irregulars, urging caution against sweeping claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southampton
England and
Wales
Royal Commission
Another Voice from the Pew
A 1868 letter argues against priestcraft pageantry and ritualism while affirming the dignity and power of spiritual life. The writer cautions that success offers lessons and says true reverence should express itself in every church service without improvised roles for decency and order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Churches
Irish land and church questions dominate parliamentary debates
In Ireland debates, Marquis of Clanrhod’s land tenure bill faces scrutiny over tenant rights. ministers advise caution while supporting careful reform. Lord Russell presses Habeas Corpus suspension as Ireland’s church question sparks insistence on equality and urgent measures to ease disaffection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonary
Ireland
Marquis of Clanrhagde
Lord St. Luon Axp
Earl of Kimperity
Hogland
Scotland
Earl of MatmMessary
Lord Russel
United States
Europe
Asia
Africa
America
Lord Hagowicke
Lord Russell
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O Cromwell
Southampton Education Conference
WM. Warburton
Manchester
Parliamentary Proceedings
House OF Lords
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