Wills and Inventories from the Registry at Durham. Part II : Surtees Society.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Greenwell, Rev. William.

Series:

Wills and Inventories Illustrative of the History, Manners, Language, Statistics of the Northern Counties of England Series

Wills and Inventories Illustrative of the History, Manners, Language, Statistics of the Northern Counties of England Series ; v.2

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Sixteenth century.

Clerks of the counties (Great Britain).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (425 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2014.

Summary:

This volume, part of the Surtees Society publications, continues the series of historical wills and inventories sourced from the Registry at Durham. Covering the years 1580–1599, it offers insights into the social, economic, and cultural conditions of Northern England during this period. The book focuses on documents from notable traders, merchants, clergy, and gentry, illustrating their lifestyles, possessions, and societal roles. By presenting detailed inventories, it sheds light on domestic life, trade practices, and the economic disparities among different social classes. The editor also provides historical context, explaining the impact of Tudor-era trade expansion and border conflicts on local communities. Intended for historians, genealogists, and researchers, this work aims to preserve valuable historical records while offering a comprehensive view of 16th-century Northern England society. Generated by AI.

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ISBN:

9781554937653

1554937655

OCLC:

934247984