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Newspaper
Nonconformist
Location
London, Middlesex, United Kingdom
Date
Jan 31, 1877
Page
5
A correspondent denounces leading Nonconformist ministers in London for their hostile attitude to trades unionists. He cites Arthur Mursell and Statham, argues ministers misrepresent working people, and urges understanding from clergymen, signing as a unionist and free churchman.
A reader laments clerical influence in London politics after the School Board vote. The letter attacks Ritualism, priestcraft, and church unity with Dissenters, warning against alliances with secular powers and liquor interests while urging reform and independent liberal action.
In Birmingham the Birmingham School Board’s stance on religious instruction and secular education cited by supporters of disestablishment. The author argues Mr. Dale’s work on the board advances religious equality and nonconformist aims, while praising Mr. Chamberlain’s local reform record and potential influence in Parliament.
A letter to the Nonconformist editor urges a national memorial for Stratford and Bow Martyrs who were burned on June 27, 1556. Eighteen lay victims, the largest Marian burning, are tied to St John’s churchyard area. The writer argues for a public expositon of lay fidelity to the Protestant cause in East London.
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