State Church and free churches contrasted in England
The piece argues that Anglican parishes favor the wealthier state backed church over poorer free denominations, condemning Palmer’s stance as half true. It asserts spiritual independence exists for free churches while the state church faces control via civil law and Parliament, urging disestablishment to restore fairness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Roundell Palmer
Sir Roundell Palmer
Baptiste
Free Churches of England
Church of England
Parliament of
Christ
Miall
Mr. Miall
Liberation Society
Bishop of Manchester Praises Miall Motion on Disestablishment
The Bishop of Manchester lauded Mr. Miall’s motion for disestablishment during a Bolton church consecration luncheon. He noted temperate, well-reasoned arguments and contrasted them with Miall’s earlier writings against the Church of England, while hinting at a personal slight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop OF
Manchester
MR. Miall
Church of England
Mia
Bradford Petition Against Disestablishment T
Local gossip in the Bradford Observer notes a petition against disestablishment, signed by many Bradford ratepayers. The piece questions signatures, alleging manipulation by the Conservative Association, and cites church schools and family signers. It hints at parliamentary inquiry to uncover the petition’s true origins and scope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
Miall
Gathorne Hardy
West Riding
Leeds Times
Petitioners forged lists fuelled by church alliance
A historical critique recounts widespread manipulation of petition signatures. It alleges many names were inserted for financial support of the Establishment, including fake living persons, child and elder signatories, and workers from mills and workshops. The piece accuses Conservative organizers of inflating the ratepayer tally with unauthorized entries.
The Bishop of London and the 4 Ritualists
A letter from the Bishop of London to Rev. R. Temple West discusses his paternal view of episcopal authority and urges clerical obedience to church rules amid disputes over the Privy Council judgment in Purchas dike. It notes potential prosecutions and mentions Dr. Liddon and Canon Gregory offering to be the first victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
R. Temple West
Privy Council
Jackson
Dutiéa
Church of England
Church Catholic
Church Times
Liddon
Gregory
Mr. Miaut's Disestablishment Morrow in Bradford Liberal Club
The Great Horton Bradford Liberal Club passed a resolution thanking Mr tall for his effort to push disestablishment of the English Church in Parliament. The meeting valued the petition lodged against the motion and noted its real worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miaut
Horton
Bradford
Liberal Club
Tall
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!