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Churchwardens’ accounts
in the 16th century


From the early Gothic period until the dawn of the Reformation, new styles of church architecture accompanied a building-boom and Churchwardens played a vital role administering and accounting for the ecclesiastical estate. Many East Anglian parishes have detailed and fascinating accounts of activity and developments in their churches particularly during the turmoil caused by King Henry VIII and his successors. This presentation brings to life a subject which is far from dry! 

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