Informal Pew-Renting and Pew-Openers in English Anglican Churches
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DOI: 10.1163/18712428-bja10004
Abstract: As opposed to formal pew-renting, which characterised less affluent Anglican churches in England, wealthier churches often used informal pew-renting. In this form, congregants were expected to “tip” pew-openers—themselves generally from the working class—a sixpence, shilling… read more here.
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