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Church Courts During the Regency Era

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Regina Jeffers

The church courts in Britain controlled the behavior of their clergymen. Yet, what all was involved? What were the “powers” of the bishop of each diocese? The bishop had to ordain all clergymen. His approval was required for anyone who … Continue reading →

Posted in British history, buildings and structures, Church of England, Georgian England, Georgian Era, history, Living in the Regency, real life tales, Regency era, religion, research | Tagged archdeacon, bishop, British history, buildings and structures, cannon law, Church of England, ecclesiastical courts, Georgian Era, Regency Era, religion, research | Comments Off

Regency Era Lexicon – And Then There Was “B”

Posted on September 6, 2012 by Regina Jeffers

Regency Era Lexicon Backboards – stiff, straight boards, strapped to a young lady’s back, to improve her posture Bailey – the outside wall of a fortress or castle; the Old Bailey was the main criminal court in London Ballast lighter … Continue reading →

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Church Courts During the Regency Era

Regency Era Lexicon – And Then There Was “B”

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