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HISTORIC SKETCH
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WAKEFIELD.
BY
THE REV. J. L. SISSON, A.M.
WAKEFIELD :
PUBLISHED BY RICHARD NICHOLS,
AND
LONGMAN, HURST, REES, ORME, BROWN AND GREEN,
LONDON.
MDCCCXXIV.
Stack
Annex
TO
THE MOST REVEREND
EDWARD,
BY DIVINE PROVIDENCE,
LORD ARCHBISHOP OF YORK,
PRIMATE OF ENGLAND AND METROPOLITAN;
THE FOLLOWING PAGES
ARE,
WITH HIS PERMISSION,
MOST RESPECTFULLY INSCRIBED,
BY HIS GRACE'S
OBLIGED AND FAITHFUL SERVANT,
JOSEPH LAWSON SISSON.
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ADVERTISEMENT.
THE utility of topographical works is so generally ad-
mitted, and a taste for every thing connected with the
study of Antiquities so prevalent, that any apology for the
publication of the following pages may, perhaps, be
thought unnecessary. It is, however, proper to state
that the " SKETCH" forms only part of a larger work on
the History and Antiquities of the Town and Parish of
Wakefield, for which the Compiler has been some years
making collections. His design in publishing this portion
separately, is to offer a specimen of the whole, and at the
same time to furnish those strangers who visit the place,
with a Guide to one of the handsomest and most inter-
esting Churches, of which the extensive Diocese of York
can boast. The sources whence he has obtained his in-
formation are of acknowledged authenticity, and though
in works of this nature it is difficult to avoid errors,
yet the authorities on which he has founded his details
are such as induce him to hope, that these will, in all
material points, be found correct.
To Mr. Mountain of Hull and Mr. Cope of Leeds he
has to express his best thanks for their liberality in fur-
nishing the beautiful drawings, from which the embel-
lishments of the work are engraved, as also to Mr.
Highman and Mr. Jewitt, the Artists by whom the
Plates were executed.
WAKEFIELD, OCTOBER 1st, 1824.
f^tgtortc &feetd)
OF
HE CHURCH OF ALL-SAINTS
or ALL-HALLOWS, WAKEFIELD,
stands in the centre of the town, near
the Market Place and at the junction
of the three principal streets, Kirkgate,
Westgate and Northgate. Till within
the last few years it was so surrounded by houses that the
whole of it could not be seen at any one point; but through
the praise-worthy exertions of the Inhabitants, these ob-
stacles were in the year 1821 removed, the church
yard increased in extent and surrounded by an elegant
iron railing which allows a full view of the beautiful fabric
within it.
The Church itself is a spacious and lofty structure of
Gothic Architecture, consisting of a nave, chancel, side
aisles, clere story, and two porches, one on the North,
f^istoric >fcetd) of
the other on the South-side ; over this latter is a small
room, now unoccupied, which used formerly to he the
place wherein the Governors of the Free Grammar School,
who are also Trustees of numerous other Charities in this
Town, held their meetings. The Tower is very large,
embattled and pinnacled, containing a Clock and Chimes,
together with a fine peal of ten bells, and having a Spire,
which is one of the loftiest in the kingdom. The chancel
door is also on the south side of the building.
This Church was given by William Earl Warren to
God and St. Pancras, and the Monks of Lewes in Sussex.
Geoffrey Plantagenet, Archbishop of York confirmed to
them the pension of sixty shillings out of it, most probably
as a compensation for releasing the advowson to the re-
presentative of the original patron.
On the 4th of the Ides of August, Anno 1329, William
de Melton, Archbishop of York, dedicated and consecra-
ted the Parish Church of Wakeficld, together with these
altars therein, viz.
The Great Altar to the honor of All-Saints.
The Altar on the South-side to St. Mary the Virgin.
The Altar on the North-side to St. Nicholas.
The Altar in the Middle of the Chancel to St. Peter.
Ultimo Nov. 1348. The Church being given by the
King, was by William Archbishop of York, appropriated
to the Dean and College of the Free Chapel Royal of St.
Stephen in the King's Palace of Westminster, who in re-
compence of the damage done to his Cathedral Church
thereby, reserved out of the fruits thereof to himself and
successors, Archbishops, the annual pension of twenty
shillings, and to the Dean and Chapter ten shillings per
annum.
At Ripon, 2nd June 1349, William Archbishop of
York made this ordination of the Vicarage of the Church
of Wakefield, which was wont to be governed by a Rector
Secular, and appropriated to the Dean and College of
St. Stephen, Westminster, viz.
That there should be in the Church of Wakefield,
one perpetual Vicar (having the rule of souls) presentable
by the said Dean and College of St. Stephen. The portion
of whose vicarage should consist, viz.
In one competent mansion, with houses sufficient,
built at the costs of the said Dean and College.
Item, The Vicar shall have all kind of oblations offer-
ed in the Church on principal festivals and on other days
and times of the year: and quick mortuaries.
Also, Quadragesimal Tithes and Tithes of line, hemp,
albi of calves, lambs, fowls, pigs, bees, wax, honey,
pullain, pigeons, brood-geese and swans as well in their
bodies as in money paid.
J^fcetci) of
Also, of fruits and herbs ; and of hay of gardens and
crofts of the whole parish. Likewise of mills then built or
to be built afterwards.
And all oblations and small tithes in whatsoever thing
consisting and belonging to the said church; together
with the tithe of wool, when it ought to be paid in money,
but not in the fleece.
Also, he shall have the whole altarage of the church
and peter-pence and the due and customary pennies for
the consecrated bread of the parishioners, together with
all oblations and obventions in espousals, purifications of
women and children, baptisms and the wax candles in the
exequies and sepultures of the dead.
But the said Dean and College shall have appropriated
to their own use, the lands, meadows and rents of their
farm, perquisites of their court, and all the tithes of garbs
and hay, and of wool of the whole parish.
Also shall have the portions of garbs and hay of the
chapel of Horbury, and Heton in the Parish of Dewsbury.
Likewise the portions of Tithes of garbs and hay of the
demesne lands in the Parish of Sandal, to the Church of
Wakefield appertaining.
Also the tithe-herbage of the woods and parks and
fallen wood ; of iron and coal mines within the Parish of
Wakefield.
And the said Vicar shall pay the procuration due to
the Archbishop or Archdeacon, of the place accustomary,
synodals and peter-pence: and shall find one Chaplain
in the church of Wakefield and another in the chapel of
Horbury, and lights and lamps as well in church as chapel.
Also shall (as oft as need requires) repair the chancels
of the church of Wakefield and chapel of Horbury, and
find books and vestments for the same and washings:
but the said Dean and College shall (if need require)
build the said chancels of the church and chapel, and
provide anew the books and vestments thereof.*
And as for the papal and regal demands, when they
occur, and the procurations of the Cardinal's and Pope's
legates and ministers, when they shall be entirely laid upon
the church of Wakefield, the said Dean and College shall
be obliged to bear.
* An alteration appears to have been subsequently made in
tliis part of the Archbishop's Ordination, for the lay-impropriators,
not the Vicar, are bound to repair the Chancel, as was decided some
years back.
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TO the Church of Wakefield were belonging twenty
four Chantry Priests, each of whom had his lodgings in
certain houses on the North of the Church Yard, in North-
gate, and in the street called Bread Booths, now Ratten
Row.
According to Archbishop Holgate's return of Chantries,
the following were hi the Parish Church and Town of
Wakefield :
The Chantry called Pilkington's Chantry, founded by
Sir John Pilkington.
Soothill's Chantry of four priests, founded by Henry
Soothill.
The Chantry of our Lady.
Graistock Chantry, founded by William Graistock.
Bannister's Chantry, founded by Thurstan Bannister.
Chantry of Two Priests on Wakefield Bridge, refound-
ed by Edward, Duke of York.
Chantry of St. Mary Maudeleine, founded by the
Parishioners.
Chantry of the Chapel of St. John, founded by John
Locke.
Chantry of St. Swithen, founded by Earl Warren.
IN Willis's mitred Abbeys, the Chantries at Wakefield
are thus noticed :
WAKEFIELD BRIDGE CHANTRY, . s. d.
To Richard Seal, Incumbent, 5
THURRTAN CHANTRY,
To Edward Wood, Incumbent, 4 4
ST. SWITHEN'S CHANTRY,
To Tho. Westerman, Chantry Priest, 2 1 6
SOOTH ILL CHANTRY,
To William Croxton, Chantry Priest, 5
WAKEFIELD PARISH CHURCH,
To Wm.Northend, Priest, incumbent, 2 18 10
SOLSILL CHANTRY,
To, John Wylsonne, Chantry Priest, 5
VIRGIN MARY'S CHANTRY,
To Richard Ball, Incumbent, 1 17 10
FRYNGYE CHANTRY,
To Christopher Steele, Incumbent, 4 7 2
Most of these Chantries are no longer to be traced, it
seems, however, probable that the Chantry of St. Swithen,
founded by an Earl Warren, and of which Dr. Whitaker
in his Loidis and Elmete says he can find no vestige,
was near to the well, yet called St. Swithen's well, at no
great distance from Stanley Hall, and that called in Arch-
bishop Holgate's return, the Chantry of St. Mary Maude-
leine, on or near the bridge over the brook at the bottom
of Westgate, hence called Maudeleine Bridge.
8 f^tetohc <&fcetrf) of
St. John's Chantry was at the top of Northgate, where
it has been erroneously supposed that the original Parish
Church once stood. Leland in his Itinerary mentions that
near one of the Chantries an Anchoret lived, and when
Dodsworth made his Survey, an excavation on the South
side of the remains of St. John's Chantry, was pointed out
to him as the Anchoret's ancient abode.
There appear to have been three distinct erections of
this Church :
1st. The original Norman Edifice, which remained till
*tdMr & AP^2ythe beginning of the reign of Edward the Third, whilst
' John, last Earl Warren was tenant of Wakefield for life.
2nd. The Church consecrated by Archbishop William
Melton, 1329 This Church being accommodated to the
then increased population of the town, consisted of three
Aisles, and might have been supposed likely to have en-
dured for many years ; but for some reason, now unknown,
it was, with the exception of the Tower and Spire, entirely
demolished in about one hundred and forty years from its
erection, and the present beautiful structure rose in its
place. It has indeed been asserted on tradition that the
' J Church originally stood on other ground, but for this re-
port there is no sort of foundation. In the year 1724, the
/, south side of the Church was entirely rebuilt, and within
A- the last thirty years the north side and east end have been
also rebuilt, and a commodious vestry added at that end.
These re-buildings and additions have been made with
more regard to durability than attention to the original
architecture of the? pile, but notwithstanding the faults
which may occur to the eye of taste, it has a grand and
imposing appearance.
The length of the Church is 156 feet and its breadth
69. The Tower which from its style of architecture ap-
pears to be about the time of Edward III. and consequently A-D . 1 3 Zy
belonged to the second Church, is 22 feet wide in the
inside and with its spire more than 237 f ee t high. The
Spire is octagonal, four of its sides stand on the walls of
the tower, the other four are supported by arches which
spring from below the floor of the spire, and extend from
side to side of the tower. Its original height was above
125 feet ; the walls at its base where it rises from the
tower are 10 inches thick. In the year 1715 the Vane
with about one-third of the Spire having been blown down,
it was partially rebuilt, but neither to its original altitude
nor in due proportion with the old part. These repairs
were considered effectual until the year 1802, when on
inspecting the spire, it was found so much shaken to-
wards the summit, that the stones for several courses were
quite separated from each other, and admitted the weather
on all sides. On the suggestion of several gentlemen of
experience it was a second time repaired, and secured by
iron bands, surrounding it at intervals from the summit
to its base; but in the present year (1823) fears were
again entertained of its security. The Vane, which for a
10 f&igtorU e&ftetcj) of
long period had been stationary, and thus offered a very
great resistance to the wind, had loosened many parts of
the masonry, so that Mr. Charles Mountain, an eminent
Architect of Hull, employed by the Churchwardens to
examine it, stated the necessity of taking down and re-
building 15 feet thereof, in order to render it perfectly
secure. This has been done ; besides which the spire has
been carried up to the height it was when first com-
pleated : a new Vane is also fixed upon it of lighter con-
struction than the former, and which by offering a smaller
surface to the action of the wind, is less liable to do future
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injury. The tower has suffered by the introduction of a
large belfry-window and door-way beneath, in other res-
pects it retains all its original character.
There have been at least four different peals of bells
in this Tower. In J778 the Inhabitants empowered the
Churchwardens to contract with Messrs. Pack and Chap-
man of London, for an exchange of the old bells, which
were hung in 1739, for a new peal of eight. The tenor to
weigh 24 cwt. the rest in proportion. This peal was put
up soon after, and in the year 1817 was displaced by the
present musical one of ten bells, from the foundry of Mr.
Thomas Mears of London, who on that occasion pre-
sented the Churchwardens with a peal of twelve hand bells
for the use of the ringers for the time being.
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WEIGHT OP THE PRESENT PEAL.
Cwts. qrs. Ibs.
Treble, ................ 7 1 10
2nd, ................... 708
3rd, .................. 8 6
4th, ................... 8 6
5th, ................... 9 18
6th, ................... 11 2 4
7th, ................... 13 2 26
8th, ............ ....... 16 15
9th, ................... 21 1 14
Tenor, ................. 31 9
Cwt. 133 2 4
The present chimes were put up in 1795, by Mr.
George Goodall of Tadcaster; who in addition to the old
set of chimes had the sum of 55 paid him for the same.
VALUATION of WAKEFIELD VICARAGE:
IN THE KING'S BOOKS.
. s. d.
First Fruits, 29 19 2
Tenths, 2 19 11
Procurations, 7 6
Subsidies, 2 12
35 18 7
i-2 Utetoric deleft of
RECTORS. INSTITUTED.
Doui. Rich, de Lechebroe, ...... June 1238.
P. de Fihelden, ........... Cal. May 1243.
William de Cusantin.
VICARS.
Thorn, de Drayton,or,Bratton, Cap. June 21, 1349.
Hen. de Grenehod, .......... Oct. 8, 1349.
Joh. de Whytelay or Whiteby, . . May 1 1, 1362.
John Stadefete, Pbr .............. Aug. 6, 1369.
William Wodroove, .............. Aug. 6, 1372.
John Bolteby, cui pensio 10 pro vita.
Rt. Bever Pbr. obiit. 1437, ........ Jan. 3, 1435.
John Lounde, Pbr ................ 1437.
John Preston, .................. Feb. 28, 1443.
Thomas Rogers, Pbr ............ Sept.23, 1462.
Thomas Knolles, Subd. Ebor ..... June 30, 1502.
Thomas Robertson, S.T.P ....... June 13, 1546. <H
William Morton, .............. Feb. 1587-
Edward Mawde, A.M ........... April 20, 1593.
William Lister, A.M ........... May 3, 1598.
Tim. Mawde, A.M .............. Feb. 28, 1620.
Jac. Lister, A.M ............... Aug. 15, 1625.
Obadiah Lee, .................. Feb. 18, 1667.
Thomas Scott, A.M ........... March 18, 1700.
George Arnott, A.M .......... : . .May 11, 1729.
Benjamin Wilson, .............. Sept. 16, 1750.
Michael Bacon, D.D ............... Oct. 1764.
Richard .Munkhouse, D.D .......... Sept. 1805.
Samuel Sharp, M.A .............. Feb. 3, 1810.t
39t0tottcg>Ketc!) of
JjTHE PILKINGTON CHANTRY, in WAKEFIELD
CHURCH. Abstract of the original Deed of Foun-
dation, and of two other Deeds relating thereto,
by the Rev. JOSEPH HUNTER, F.A.S., 10th April,
1851.
Omnibus, &c. Sir John Pilkington, Knight, Saluta-
tion in Him by whom Kings reign and Princes decree
justice. Whereas, the most excellent and most dread
Prince Edward IV, by his Letters Patent dated June
1st, in the 15th year of his reign, to the praise and honour
of God and of the Blessed Virgin, and of All Saints,
granted to me and my heirs, License to found a Perpetual
Chantry of one Chaplain at the Altar of the Blessed Mary
in the South Aile [arcu] of the Parish Church of All
Saints, at Wakefield, for the health of the said Prince,
and of his Brother Richard Duke of Gloucester, and of
the said John and Joan his wife ; and for their souls when
dead : and for the souls of the Father and Mother of the
said John, and for the souls of Gilbert Parr, Thomas
Hall, and John Leycester, and for the souls of all for
whom I am bound to pray, and of all faithful deceased :
[The Letters Patent are here recited ipsisimis verbis,]
Know that I the said John Pilkington, with the consent
of George Archbishop of York, and with the license of
the Dean and Chapter of the Free Chapel of St. Stephen,
in Westminster, Rectors of the said Parish Church of All
Saints, and with the consent of all and every one interested
in this affair, Found the said Chantry; [with daily service
as above, but Richard Duke of York, Father of the two
Royal Brothers, is now named as a person to be remem-
bered in the services] He appoints James Smethurst, to
be the first Chaplain ; reserves to himself and his heirs the
power to nominate his successors, but if no appointment
is made for three months after avoidance, then the Abbot
and Convent of Kirkstall are to nominate. The Chaplain
is to say in his Mass, the Collect, Deus qui Caritatis,
with the Collect of the day, and in it make special men-
tion of him the said Sir John Pilkington and Joan his
wife; and after our death, the Collect Inclina Domine
aurem tuam, naming our names. He shall also say in
his Mass A cunctis nos> and another for the dead, Adjuva
nos Deus. He shall say in private Exaudi nos Domine
Deus, Incipe Domine, Mundat etmuniat, Ascendant ad te.
He further ordains that the Chaplain shall say, Placebo
and Dirige twice a week, in the Church or Cemetery, for
him and his heirs, unless he be hindered by necessary
business also Mass of Requiem shall be said once a
week, for the souls of him his Wife and his Heirs, reciting
their names.
The Chaplain is to be obedient to the Vicar in all law-
ful things, and to be present at Vespers, and on all
Sundays and Festival days, if there be no reasonable cause
of absence with the License of my Heir.
He also ordains that on the Feast day of St. Cedde
[Chad] which is celebrated on the 2nd day of March, the
anniversary day for the souls of me, my wife, and my
heirs, shall be kept and celebrated, and that there be then
said distinctly and devoutly Placebo and Dirige with
commendation secundum usum Ecclesice Cathedralis
Ebor, with Mass of Requiem in which the persons to be
ffiiatonc gfocf) dt tfre
commemorated are to be mentioned by name, and on every
feast day of St. Cedde, when Mass is over, there shall be
distributed thirteen pence among thirteen poor people
present at the Mass, out of the annual rent of Nine marks,
which I have bought for three hundred marks of Richard
Brown the Prior and the Convent of St. John the Apostle
and Evangelist of Pontefract.
The Chaplain is prohibited from holding any other
Ecclesiastical office, and if he accept any, the Chantry
is to be accounted void, and another Chaplain to be ap-
pointed. The Chaplain to be constantly resident, except
for one month in the year. Not to frequent Taverns and
Alehouses, nor play at Dice or Cards, or other dishonest
games, and if three times convicted of doing so to be
deprived. On his admission he is to make oath before
the Vicar and Churchwardens, that he will not alienate
any of the goods belonging to the Chantry, or corrupt
the writings and evidences. If he be disabled by reason
of infirmity, he is not to lose his office, but shall hold
it as long as he lives, praying for the health or for the
souls of the persons above named.
In case of vacancy, the founder begs the Church-
wardens will be so good as to appoint a person to dis-
charge the duties till a successor be regularly appointed,
which person shall receive a salary proportioned to the
length of the time of his service.
Two Copies of this Indenture were made, one for the
Abbot and convent of Kirkstall, the other for Smethurst
the Chaplain. There is suspended the Seal of the
Founder, which is of red wax, the impression not dis-
tinguishable. The date is 20th Dec r ., 1475, 15. Edw. 4 1 .
The two subordinate documents are
(1). Richard Brown, Prior of St. John, of Pontefract,
has granted to Sir John Pilkington, Knl., an annual rent
of nine marks, to be paid at the High Altar in he Parish
Church of All Saints, in Wakefield, in equal portions,
at Pentecost, and St. Martin in the Winter, no acquittance
not made there to be of any avail. Sir John and his heirs
may distrain on their Manors of Ledston, or Whitwode,
or any other, if not paid within five weeks of the time
when it is due. Done in their Chapter House, 20.
Dec. 1474, 14. Edw. 4.
(2). Omnibus, &c. Sir John Pilkington, reciting the
purport of the above grant, and then that he had granted
to James Smethurst, Chaplain of the Perpetual Chantry
of Sir John Pilkington, Knt., at the Altar of the Blessed
Alary the Virgin, in "arcu australi " of the Parish Church
of Wakefield, the said annual rent of nine marks, to him
and his successors, in pure alms. Dated 28 Deer. 1475
15 Edw. 4.
The following Note of the Will of the Founder, has been extracted from Dods-
wortB; M.S. collections. Vol. xcix. by Mr. Hunter for Mr. Ince as a Sequel to the
above "SIR JOHN PILKINGTON, Knight, lying sick at Skipton. H78, to be
bnrried in the Church of Wakefield. To his Chantry a Mass Book. Son Edward
under age, intreats the Duke of Gloucester to see to the King that his Executors
may have the Wardship and Marriage of his said Son, and that he may remain In
the House of the Lord Chamberlain till he is 17. His Brother Charles Pilkington
to have Bradley till his Son Edward is 24. His Illegitimate Son, Robert Pilkington,
to have his hinds in Sowerbyshire, at Elfatburgh and elsewhere', Granhurst and
Wystow. Joan his Wife to have Pilkington Hall, near Wakefleld. He makes Execu-
tors the Lord of Gloucester and the Lord Chamberlain, and joins with them William
Calverly and Robert Challoner.
This Joan was daughter and co-heir (with Isabel Wife of Sir Robert Harrington,)
of William Baldertone, Esquire, (owner of half the advowson of Badsworth, Co. York)
and widow of Thomas Langton. In Jnne, 14S r *9, Dame Joan Pilkington married to
her 3rd Husband, Sir Thomas Wortley, of WoYtley, Knight.
Harrington and Pilkington and their Wives presented to Badsworth Church
a Clerk in 1463. In 1493, the Earl of Derby and Joan Pilkington, widow, presented to
tfte same Church.
J.-C 5oc-
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INTERIOR OF THE CHURCH.
On entering the Church at the chancel door, the
first object is an elegant gothic stove erected under the
direction' of the present Churchwardens, in the year 1822,
and executed at Roscoe Place, near Sheffield.
The finest view of the interior is from the altar rails,
immediately behind this stove: from which point the
screen, dividing the chancel from the nave, the stalls
and tabernacle work of the chancel, the pulpit, the organ
and the three galleries are seen to the greatest advan-
tage.
The following extracts, relating to the monuments,
painted glass, &c. which were formerly in this Church,
but have since disappeared, and to other particulars
connected with its ancient history, are taken from the sur-
veys of Dugdale and Dodsworth, and from the M.S.
collections of two other eminent antiquaries.
IN THE CHOIR.
Hie jacet Dom. Isabella Asheton, vidua Joh. Asheton,
militis et Mater Gulielmi Mirfield, militis, qua3 ob. 6 die
Maii 1488.
Here lyeth buried Elizabeth Mawde, wife of John
Mawde the younger, who died the 2nd day of July, if 18
14 f^igtohc <&fcetrf) of
Hie jacet Thomas Knolles, Sacrae Theologiae Pro-
fessor, Collegii Magdalen: Oxoniensis Prreses, Eccle. de
Wakefield Vicarius, qui quidem Thomas obiit 9 die Mali
1537, cujus anima3 propitietur Deus. Ac etiam orate pro
ejus anima et pro animabus parentum suorum, ut per
gratiam Dei *--------
Here lyeth Martin Birkhead, Esq. late Queen's
Attorney and Justice of the Peace and Quorum, who died
the 6th of July, 1590.
On the same Stone,
to afccrfcirtr $rtor.
1517,
Sir Christopher Ste,ad,
We wish with Xt.
Whose soul's herein laid.
Above doth shew
When he was Priest,
Below what time he dy'd.
27th of Feb. 1578.
* The above is the oldest memorial of a Vicar buried in this Church.
Dr. Knolles was born at Ouston in the County of Lancaster, and was
Tutor to Robert Cecyl, Earl of Salisbury.
This was a Curate of Wakefield. The title of Sir was given to
the Clergy atthis period, in the same manner as to Bachelors of Arts
at our Universities, who are now styled Dominus, or Sir.
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Here lyeth buried Richard Peck of Wakefield, Esq.
and Alice his wife, daur. of Peter Middleton of Stockeld
Arm, who had issue two sons and four daur. he died Jan.
24th, A.D. 1516.
Here lyeth buried John Peck of Wakefield and Jane
his wife, daur. of John Anne of Frickley, who had issue 8
sons and 8 daurs. and dyed at Wakefield, Jan. 4, 1558.
On a raised tomb near the Altar, the Arms of Hatfeild
of Stanley, viz. Ermine, on a chevron Sable, 3 cinquefoils
Argent, impaled with Savillej and an inscription, part of
which was illegible, to the memory of Gervase Hatfeild,
Esq. and Grace his wife, daughter and heir of Edward
Saville of Midgley, alias Stanley Hall, Esq. who died
Anno 1654.
Here lyeth the body of Emanuel Gilby of Wakefield,
Gent, one of the younger sons of Sir George Gilby, of
Boat, Co. Nott, Knt. who died March 1660. Etat. sure
57. Spero resur. -------
IN THE NORTH AISLE.
Hie jacet Arthurus Frickley Curia Wakefield, Drus
. . . attor
Septemb. 25 'die. An 1664, jet. 58. He left no issue.
16 f^igtoru Jrfcetrf) of
Of your charity pray for the soul of Richard Pymont,
citizen and merchant taylor of London and merchant
venturer, who deceased the 26th of June, A.D. 1546.
On whose soul Jesus have mercy. Amen.
In Brass on the same Stone,
met tetuS j&cutrtrttm msj. - - - -
Of your charity pray for the soul of Richard Lister,
which deceased in the year of our Lord God, 1595. On
whose soul Jesus have mercy.
Orate pro animalsabellaeRockley, uxor Roger Rockley
Arm. quaeob. ,, . die Jan. A.D. 1523.
Here under this stone Jyeth buried the bodies of
Christopher Fylde, mercer, and Eliz. his wyfe, which
Christopher deceased the 30th day of November in the
year of our Lord God, 1558. On whose soul Jesus have
mercy,
Here lyeth buried John Bissert, merchant burgess of
Glasco in Scotland, who dyed the 27th of June, 1617-
IN THE PORCH.
Here lyeth the body of John Wade, brasier, who de-
parted this life the 4th of Dec. 1730, in the 41st year of
his age.
IN THE GREAT EAST WINDOW.
Under the following Quarterings, viz. 1st. Argent,
on a bend Sable, three owls of the first, for Savile. 2nd.
Gules, two bars gemels and a chief Argent, for Thornhill.
3rd. Argent, on a bend Gules, three escallops Or, for
Tankersley. 4th, Sable, an escutcheon and an orle of
martlets Argent, for Rochdale.
Orate pro bono statu Johannis Savile, Mil. Seneschalli
Dominii de Wakefeld et Aliciae Uxoris sure, et omnium
filiorum suorum, A.D. 1470.*
IN THE WINDOW IN PILKINGTON's CHANTRY.
The Arms of Pilkington. Argent, a maunche Sable, for
Hastings. Argent, a lion rampant Purpure, for Lacie.
WINDOWS SOUTH SIDE of the CHOIR.
1st. - - - - Pilkington Armigero fil. et haeredis
Dom. Johannis Pilkington, Militis - - -
2nd. In the glass, a man kneeling and four sons; his
wife and five daughters.
- - - - Roberti Cokson et Agnetae Uxoris ejus
* In this window were depicted the above John Savile and his
wife, with nine sons and eight daughters. .On the breasts of the
father and his sons the arms of Savile, on those of the mother and
daughters, Savile impaling Gascoigne. The inscription goes far
towards ascertaining the date of the present building.
D
18 f^i^toric &ftttd) of
- - - - Thomae Cokson et Isabellce uxoris ejus et
pro animabus filiorum suorum - - - -
3rd. Orate pro animabus Christopher! Nalson et
Julianoe uxoris sure.
- - - Johannis Kent, - - - fidelium - - - -
4th. Orate pro columitate Johannis Horburi et uxoris
suce et pro animabus - - - - -
SECOND WINDOW of the SOUTH AISLE.
Per Pale, Woodrove and Wortley.
Woodrove impaling, Argent, 3 hammers Sable, for Ham-
merton.
------- fuitEliz: soror. Ricardi Ham-
merton Milit. et filia Laurentii Hammerton, Arm. vixit
Woodrove impaling Nevile.
Orate pro bono statu Johannis Woodrove et Eliz. Uxor.
suae, qui istam fenestram fieri fecerunt.
In the WINDOW behind the SOUTH DOOR.
Quarterly, Fleming and Waterton.
OTaftefietti Cfwrrf), 19
WINDOW, NORTH of the GREAT WINDOW.
Orate pro bono statu MagistriThomre Chaloner,Vicarii
Ecclesiae Parochialis de Pontefract, ac etiam pro animabus
Thomoe Chaloner et Catherine uxoris suce, a quibus
vitrata est hcec fenestra, A.D. 1481.
In the same window a shield, with the five wounds,
supported by two angels, and these words round it in a
circle :
H0rtr fottf) tfjte sftjteftf tfjou urf tefenfc
fljte foorUf is at an ctrtf.
WINDOWS NORTH SIDE of the CHOIR.
1st. Orate pro bono statu Richardi Staynton.
2nd. Orate pro bono statu Richardi Peck Arm. et
Alicise, uxoris ejus, et filiorum suorum, qui istam fenes-
tram fieri fecerunt.
Argent, on a chevron engrailed Gules, 3 crosses patees
of the first, for Peck.
Peck, impaling Argent, 6 annulets, Sable, 3, 2, 1,
for Cromwelbottom.
Middleton of Stockheld. Argent, a fret, Sable ; in
chief, a label of three points, Gules; impaling Argent,
on a bend Sable, three spout-pots of the first, for Sewer.
20 f^tgtoric ^fcetrf) of
3rd. Orate pro animabus Robert! Burnley etKatherinae
Uxoris &uce et eorum - - - - -
- - - defunct! et prosperitate Agnetis, Robt. et
Annae uxoris ejus, qui istam fenestram fieri fecerunt.
4th. Entirely broken.
5th. Oliverus Hulgar, quondam Vicarius de Wakefeld,
fecit istam fenestram, cujus animae propitietur Deus.
Amen.
In several of the Windows was a falcon volant Argent,
with a fetterlock Or.*
Also Cheeky, Topaz and Sapphire, for Earl Warren,
with Lozengy, Topaz & Sapphire, for Gorges. Argent, on
a pale Sable, a demi-luce Or, for Gascoigne of Gawthorp.
Argent, seven fusils, Sable, over all a fess of the second,
for Rockley. Argent, a mullet of 5 points SabJe, for
Ashton. Pilkington impaling Argent, a lion passant Pur-
pure, for Balderston. Or, a spread eagle, Gules, for Henry
* This was the favorite device of the house of York. When that
family was contending for the crown, the Falcon was represented as
endeavouring to expand its wings and to force open the lock. When
it had ascended the throne, the Falcon was represented as free and the
lock open. Bonney't Fotheringay.
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Soothill, who founded a Chantry here. Pilkington and
Balderston quarterly. Quarterly 1st and 4th Argent, on
a chevron engrailed Gules, three crosses patees of the first,
for Peck. 2nd and 3rd, Argent, a cross flory Or, on a
chief Azure, three sinister buckles of the second, for
Hasselden. Per Pale, Peck ; and Argent, six annulets,
Sable, 3, 2, 1, for Cromwelbottom. Pilkington's Crest,
on a wreath Argent and Gules, a mower per pale Argent
and Sable, the scythe Argent, the handle Gules, under-
neath was written,
dFtl. tt f)r. JBom. Stoljannte ptHtinjjton - - - -
Quarterly, 1st and 4th, barry of six Argent and Azure,
in chief three mascles Gules, for Fleming ; 2nd and 3rd,
barry of six, Ermine and Gules, three crescents Sable,
for Waterton. Azure, three mascles Or, a chief indented
Gules, forChaloner of Midgely or Stanley Hall. The same
impaling Scargill, Ermine, a saltire Gules. The same
impaling Nowell, Argent, three covered cups Sable.
Nowell impaling Dynely, Argent, a fess Sable, in chief
three mullets of five points of the second. Argent, on a
fess Gules, between three crosses patees of the second,
a lion passant gardant Or; underneath it a knight
kneeling with this inscription,
Orate jpro 60n0 Statu &icl)artri >tagnt0n - - - -
Woodrove ; Argent, a chevron between three crosses
formees fitchy Gules; impaling Wortley; Argent, on a
bend Gules, 3 bezants Or, between 6 martlets of the
22 flftetoric &itttef) of
second. Woodrove impaling Nevile ; Argent, a saltire
Gules. Woodrove's Crest, on a helmet a pelican proper.
Beauchamp; Gules, a fess between 6 crosses crosslets Or.
Or, 3 chevronels Gules. Fitzwilliam ; Lozengy Pearl
and Ruby. Burgh ; Argent on a fess dancette Sable, 3
bezants Or. East Angles ; Azure, 3 ducal crowns Or.
Mirfield; Vert, 2 lions passant gardant Argent. Vava-
sour; Or, a fess dancette Sable. Swillington; Argent, a
chevron Azure. Stephen; Argent, a bend Sable.
The chancel is wainscotted to the bottom of the win-
dows, and on the north-side there is a raised platform
with seats for the Archdeacon and his officers, when the
visitations are held. This part of the church had been
much neglected by the lay-impropriators previous to the
year 1813, but at that time, in consequence of a suit com-
menced against them by the Churchwardens, they were
compelled to put the whole into complete repair. The
roof, which is flat and divided into square compartments
with grotesque ornaments at the intersections, has been
also recently painted oak-colour, and the ornaments gilt.
The screen dividing the chancel from the nave is of
oak carved with flowers, &c. in, bold relief; the gates
formerly attached to this screen, but which were removed
to make room for the pulpit, are carved in the same style.
They are now deposited in the small chamber over the
south porch.
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There are no remains of the Rood-loft, but in the year
1756, on pulling down an old house in Northgate, several
images of saints, &c. were discovered, some of which the
compiler of this Sketch has little doubt, had been remov-
ed from the Rood-loft of the Church, probably by one of
the officiating priests at the time of the dissolution. The
proximity of the house, wherein they were found, to the
Church, leads him to assign it as the residence of some of
the Chantry Priests, and thereby strengthens his conjec-
ture as to the figures concealed in it.
The Communion Table is raised by two steps from the
level of the pavement; one of these steps extends the
whole breadth of the Church, the other is circular and
bounded by the altar rails. Over the table is a large pic-
ture by Williams, the subject the Ascension, but the
bad taste of the Artist has thrown the lights, which are
very broad, on such parts of the picture and the figures in
it, as to produce the most ludicrous effect, instead of those
ideas, which the solemnity of the scene he has chosen to
depict, ought to inspire. The whole is wretchedly de-
signed and as wretchedly executed; indeed it is to be
hoped that the inhabitants will, at no distant period, re-
place it by some other painting more worthy of the vener-
able pile which this disfigures.
24 ffttetoric &fcetd) of
LIST OF THE COMMUNION PLATE.
One large silver dish, gilt, inscribed,
Deo et Ecclesice de Wakefield D.D.D. Gulielmus Malin, M. B.
if P. Anno Domini, 1690.
Two small silver patens, gilt.
}st. My flesh is meat indeed. St. John vi. 55,
2nd. Jesus said lam the bread of life. St. John vi. 48.
One large silver flaggon, gilt.
Deo etEcclesia de Wakefield, 1743.
One smaller flaggon,
Magno Deo Triuni, Thomce Scott, indigni hujus Ecclesite Vicarii
donarium. Cujus animte omniumque ex hocpoculo digne bibentium
propitius sit Deus,
One flaggon, same size as the last,
Ex dono Mrs. Hannah Redshaw to Wakefield Church the 25th
December, 1723.
Two small flaggons, each inscribed,
Wakefield 1767.
One chalice and one small paten, each inscribed,
For the use of Wakefield Church, June 18th, J 740.
Two chalices,
1st. The words which I speak are spirit and life. St. John vi, 63.
2nd. My blood is drink indeed. St. John vi. 55.
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The East Window and two or three of the other
windows in the chancel contain some fragments of paint-
ed glass, hut only so much as to excite regret for that
barbarity, which levelled its fury against the most beauti-
ful specimens of ancient art.
The stalls in the centre of the chancel have a screen of
very fine tabernacle-work, separating them from the side
aisles, they are themselves carved and ornamented; and
at the extremities next the altar have the following
Arms,
Savile, impaling, On a bend, a martlet between two
cinquefoils; on a border engrailed, nine plates. Crest, an
Owl, for Savile.
On the South-side of the Chancel is Pilkington's
Chantry, founded by Sir John Pilkington, Knt. and valued
in the 37th of Henry VIII. at 6. It is now used as the
burial-place of the Pilkingtons. The following is a list of
the Priests of this Chantry, with their Patrons and the
times of their institution.
NAME. INSTITUTED. PATRONS.
Dom. Jacobus Smith, -----_--_--_
John Spivey, Cap. . .27 Jul. 1483, . .Sir J. Pilkington, Knt.
EgidiusKaye, Cap. 15 Sept. 1506, Sir Arthur Pilkington.
W.Swanne, Cap. 1 June, 1533, Assigns of Sir A. Pilkington.
Richard Ball or Bull, Cap. ---------
This last incumbent enjoyed in 1553, the annuity of
1 17s. lOrf. granted to him at the dissolution.
26 itetoric <&feetcf) of
When the Chancel was wainscotted, the late Sir Lionel
Pilkington of Chevet repaired this Chantry, and erected
therein a handsome monument to the memory of his father
and grandfather, composed of a full length figure reclining
under a canopy, with the following inscription beneath :
M. S.
Lyon Pilkington Baronetti,
Viri
Supremis hisce, quos solvimus, honoribus
In tantum digni,
Quantum a suis olim bene meruit,
Et ab aliis, quousq. innotuit, universis ;
Qui, capaci & pene ad omnia versatili ingenio,
Avitam & vere liberalem
Excoluit virtutem.
Summis aequus, inferioribus fungi muniis
Non dedignatus est;
Justitise strenuus, & (quoad potuit) assiduus
Cultor custosq.
Quai 11 suas intrare non passus est aedes,
Alienis expulit discordiam.
In amicitiis vel conpingendis vel confirmandis
Pro aegregia, qua erat, humanitate,
Promptissimus Author, & Adjutor.
Nihil molestioa,
Nihil incommodi detrectavit,
Dummodo prodesset quamplurimis.
Hac tarn felici dotatus indole
Hominumq. & rerum peregrinando gnarus
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Morumq. simul perpolitus Elegantia,
Haud inutilis vixit patrice Civis,
Nee injucundus amicis
Interfuit Comes.
Obiit A,D. 1714 Mtat. suoe 54.
Dilectissimi conjugis latus claudit
Amata, quam primam sibi junxerat Uxoi 4
Et octo liberorum felix parens j
Quae obiit A. D. 1696.
./Etat suoe 36.
Lyon, sex filiorum maximus
Patriarum virtutum haeres
Ah (oh! properatas moriendi vices!)
Tituli vix vix biennium,
Parentum reliquiis addidit suas
A.D. 1716 .Etat. 34.
Avo & patri possuit Lionellus.
On a Tablet near the above,
M. S.
Thomae Pilkington Bar tJ .
Cui
Avorum
Res. virtus, honos
Haereditati,
Solum non contigit
eorum
^Etas provectior.
Natusl773, Obiit 1811.
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On the East Wall of this Chantry are the Arms of
Pilkington with the following inscription beneath :
This South Chantry was founded by Sir John Pilking-
ton Kn l . in ye 16 th year of the reign of K. Edw. y e 4^. after
the conquest, by virtue of his Maj s . letters pattents bear-
ing date of Westminster y e 20 th day of De br . An Dm
1415, & is maintained at the proper charge of Sir Lion
Pilkington of Stanley within this Parish, Barronet, who is
lineally descended from y e above said Sir John Pilkington.
Immediately underneath on a marble tablet,
Sacred to the memory
Of Isabella, Wife of Rev. Richard Hawksworth
and youngest daughter of
Sir Michael Pilkingtou, Bart.
of Chevet near this place,
Born Aug. 29th, 1780,
Died April 30th, 1809. Aged 28 years.
On the floor in the same Chantry,
Hie jacet Corpus
Johannis Baskervile S.T.B.
Quondam Scholoe Wakefeldiensis
Ludimagistri, Qui obiit May 15. 1681.
Here lyeth the bodies of Charles and Elizabeth
Pilkington, son and daughter of Sir John Pilkington of
Stanley, Barronett, who both departed this life in the
year, 1689.
ON THE SOUTH WALL.
Near this place
lies the body
Of Elizabeth, the wife
. of
William Marsden
late of
this town, Attorney-at-Law,
who died the 14th Aug. 176&
aged 37 years.
Also the body of Francis
their son
a Captain in the 5th regt. of foot,
who died the 12th Feb. 1780.
aged 27.
And also the body of the said
William Marsden
who died the 6th Feb. 1793, aged 66.
In respect to the memory of her parents
and her affectionate Brother,
This monument was erected March 1790
By Hannah Maria the wife of John Carr.
To the memory of Dorothy, wife of Rawstorn Brad-
shaw of Lum in the county of Lancaster, by whom she
had 14 children, and ended her state of probation of 42
years, Sept. 24, 1737.
In all the changing scenes of this short life,
She was what could be wished for,
As daughter, sister, mother, friend and wife.
30 fUtetoric e&fectcf) of
Near this place lies the bodies of William Gates of
Wakefield, Gent, who died 19th Nov. 1737 aged 65 years.
And of Gartrude his wife who died 3rd Dec. 1739, aged
48 years. Also of their sons William, Samuel, Richard
and Francis. William died 13 th July, 1730, aged 21 years.
Samuel, Richard and Francis died very young.
ON A PILLAR in the SOUTH CHANCEL.
In memory of Thomas Oates of Wakefield, Esq. who
departed this life the 24th of Dec. 1783, aged 71. Also
of Elizabeth his wife, who died the 5th of Sept. 1791,
aged 82. Also William their son, who died the 19th of
August 1800, aged 57.
Susanna their eldest daughter married William Crow-
der late of Wakefield, Esq. and died at Bath the 22nd of
April 1806, aged 65.
Elizabeth their daughter married John Crowder of
Brotherton, Esq. and died at the Hot Wells, Bristol, the
27th of June 1789, aged 41.
The remains of the two sisters were interred near to
each other at Clifton, near Bristol.
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ON THE NEXT PILLAR,
In memory of
William Dundas, Esquire,
Late Lieutenant Colonel of the Royals,
Who died 14th January, 1795
aged 56 years.
Also of Mary his wife,
who died 19th of Oct. 1773.
Filial affection erected this
monument.
ON THE FLOOR,
H.S.I.
Rev 8 . Christ 8 . Atkinson, A. M.
(per XXXVII Annos
Scholce Vacfeldiensis Magister,
et per XXII Ecclesioa ejusdem
Concionator pomeridianus
et
Elizabetha, Uxor.
Quam boni ; dicant Vicini laudantes,
Qiiain charij Cognati desiderantes,
Quam pii : Liberi lugentes.
Hoc pietatis et mosroris pignus
P
Richardus Atkjnson.
me obUt 1 "- ''' A- ' 1 * 8 -
63.
'^!-
AO ^Etatis 40.
*
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On a Tablet near to the Chancel door is inscribed :
8iflf)te0ujS tfjall fie in
A LIST OF THE PIOUS AND WORTHY BENEFACTORS
TO THIS TOWN AND PARISH.
TO THE CHURCH.
Mr. Richard Wilson gave to the Vicar and Reader,
per annum, ;"' '
Mr. Edward Watkinson gave for the use of a preaching
Minister, in this Church,
Mr. William Dennisou gave to the Vicar and his Suc-
cessors for ever, a moiety of the Cliff Field Tithe,
of the value of about, per annum,
. s. d.
2 12 5
100
600
TO THE POOR AND OTHER PARISH USES.
. s. d.
Dr. Knowles, perann. 3
Mr. Cave, . . ditto, 500
Doctor Lister, ditto, 068
Mr. Blyth, . ditto, 12
Mr. Savile, . ditto, 600
Mr. Daniel Oley, ditto, 1 10
Mr. Thompson, ditto, 200
Mr. Leybonrn, ditto, 100
Mr. R. Wilson, ditto, 1 6 2f
Mr. Bunney, . ditto, 19 6
Mr. Sproxton and Mr.
Lowden, . ditto, 6 15
V Mr. Pymond, . ditto, 500
Mr. Baites, . ditto, 8 15
LadyHutchinson,ditto,8
Mr. W.Dennison, ditto, 4
Mr. Rich. Norfolk, ditto, 10
The Lady Bowles, 500
Mr. Wharton, . . 20
. s. d.
20
10
20
30
Mr.Ryley, . . .
Mr. Thomas Binns,
Mr. Tho. Horsfield,
Mr. TobitSill,. . .
Mr. William Haward, 30
Mr.Sugdenof Beverley,5
Mr. Zach. Moore, . 20
Mr. Thomas Harrison, 10
Mr. John Kirk, . . 20
Mrs. Frances Burdett, 20
Mr. Cotton Home built
an Alms- House for 10
poor men and 10 poor
women, and gave for
their maintenance,
per annum, . . 54 7
R.Taylor,Esq. perann. 13 1
Mr. John Foster, ditto, 2 10
Mr. Tho. Pease, ditto, 1 12
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On another adjoining the former,
<50 antf *W tfiou Ii&rtme.
TO THE FREE SCHOOL.
The high and mighty Princess Elizabeth of England, France and
Ireland Queen, of most blessed memory, granted her letters patent
for erecting and establishing this School, with a power for the pur-
chasing of lands for the maintenance of the same for ever.
. s.
Thomas Savile the Elder, Esq. gave the Croft where the
School now stands and towards the Building of the School, 80
George Savile, Esq. his son, . j *\ & ^ ' : * 100
Thomas Savile, Esq. another of his Sons, per annum, . 5
The Lady Mounson, . . . . per ann. . 16
Mr. Tho. Cave, gave 61. per ann. worth now, . * < 10 10
He gave also to Clare Hall in Cambridge, a moiety of the
tithes of Warmfield, to maintain two scholars of this
School, to be preferred thither according to his last will.
. s. d.
Mr. Robert Cockhill, do,
Thomas Scholey, do. 11
Mr. Francis Grant, do. 10
Mrs. Alice Grant, do. 10
John Dighton, Gent. do. 10
Mr. Edward Mawde, -first
schoolmaster, do. 10
Henry Grice, Esq. do. 10
Mrs. Mary Birkhead and
Nath. Birkhead, Esq.
Mr, Tho. Bramley, Lon-
don, . . per annum, 4
John Freiston, Esq. do. 4
Sir Rich. Gargrave, do. 1
Mr. Richard Lister, do. 1
Mr. Richard Clayton, do. 1
Mr. John Battye, do. 1
Mr. John Mawde, do. 1
Mr. Henry Watkinson and
E.Watkinsonhisson,do 16 8
Mr. Robert Kay, do. 15
Mr. John Jackson, do. 13 4
Mr.AndrewScatchard,do. 13 4
William Broomhead, do. 12
Mr. John Mowbray, do. 1 00
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10
00
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00
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her Son, . . . do. 10
Robert Pighel, Gent. do. 10
Thomas Harrison, do. 10
John Allott, . . . do. 10
G. Hatfield, Gent. do. 10
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do. 16 8
do. 68
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
do.
6 8
6 8
6 8
6 8
6 8
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Thomas Robinson,
Thomas Burrow,
Francis Robinson,
William Pollard, .
George Wharton, ,
George Palden,
Miles Brings, .
John Bradley, . ,
MrRoberts,Merchant,do.
Y George Spivie, . . do.
r Mr.Robt.Waterhouse,do. 050
Mr. O. Leybourne, do. 50
Roger Field, . . do.
Mr. Rowland Burrow, do.
Wilfred Armitage, do.
Robert Smith, . . do.
Mr. Wm. Lister, Vicar
of Waken" eld, for a cer-
tain time only, per ann. 1
H. Arthington, the same, 1
Mrs. Elizabeth Woodroff,
the same, . . ,
T. Fleming, the same,
Thomas Pilkington, Esq.
in money, .... 20
4
4
3 4
2
100
10
Mrs. Elizabeth Savile,
Christr. Naylor, Gent
William Savile, Gent.
Robert Warrener,
Mrs. Alice Savile, .
Mr. Thomas Green,
Thomas Brown,
William Moorhouse,
JohnTotty, . . .
Francis Naylor, . .
Widow Brown, . .
John Siddal, . . .
Robert Patten, . .
Thomas Sonyer,
Brian Garner, . .
Roger Em sail, . .
Henry Casson, . .
Michael Bentley and
Martin Lister, . . 10
William Rhodes, per ann. 1 00
GeorgeSavile,Gent. do. 13 6 8
John Story, Gent. do. 28 6 4
Mr.Richard Wilson, do. 2 12 5
Wm. Dennison, Gent, do. 2 00
ThomasSavile, Esq. do. 3 68
. t. d.
10
10
10
200
200
1
10
10
3
2
3
3
1
3
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The following are on Tablets in the Middle Chancel,
In Memory of the
Rev. Michael Bacon, D.D.
Forty Years Vicar of this Church.
He died 19th of August, 1805,
Aged 76 years.
<fwrcf), 35
Adjacent to this lyes interred the body of John Totty,
late of Seacroft, Gent, who departed this life the 21st of
August 1703. Likewise the body of John Totty, Son of
the said John Totty, who departed this life the 18th
Feb. 1693. Also the body of Sarah Totty, daughter of the
said John Totty, who departed this life the llth of Jan-
uary, 1700.
On a Brass Plate under a beautiful Female Figure in
Marble, bearing an Urn,
With the tenderest
and
Most affectionate remembrance
Of our ever dear and honoured Parents,
William and Sarah Ingram,
and of our beloved brothers,
William and John Ingram,
and with a firm Faith,
In the truth of that most holy Religion
which giveth us the joyful Assurance
that we shall be again united,
in a state of never-ending happiness ;
This Monument is placed
by
Francis and Elisa Ingram.
36 fittetoric <fcetd) of
William Ingram
died
June XXVII. MDCCLIII.
Aged XLIX.
Sarah his Wife
died
Dec. VIM. MDCCLXXX.
agedLXXV.
John Ingram
Second Son of
William and Sarah Ingram
died
XIII Novem r . MDCCLVIII.
aged XXI.
W m . his elder Brother
died
XIV Oct. MDCCLXX.
aged XXXIV.
Near this Place
lyeth interred ye Body of
Mr. James Sill, Mercer,
Who died ye 20th of Feb. 1725,
aged 62 years.
Also y e Body of Mary his Wife
37
who died y e 7th of Sept. 1699,
aged 47.
Also of Toby their Son
who died an Infant.
On an elegant Monument of White Marble,
Manibus Sacrum
Hannae Johannis Smyth de Heath Armigeri
Sola quoe Ricardo Harrison hujusce Oppidi Generoso
Proles Nata Maritum
Filiis tribus Filiabusq ; binis auxit,
Maturaq : Caelo, multum etsi desiderata terris
Kal. Februarii Anno post Christum natum, MDCXCIIL
ad Superos Concessit.
Thomae item Infantis nlii sunt Maternis intra
Bimensem
Elizabethceq: Filioe post Undecennium Absolutum
Octobris Kalen. VII Appositi Cineres.
Umbris etiam hoec justa fiunt
Marioe exiteratis Nuptiis Ejusdem Pientissimoe
Conjugis
Gul. Wilton de Slead- syke in Paroecia Halifaxiensi Gen.
Sobolis unicae atque ex Asse Haeredis
Et Johannis Mitchel de Scout, ibidem in Vicinia
Generis Antiquitate baud inhonesti Viduae
Quae Marito Bonisque Multis flebilis occidit
Ante Maias Kalend. X.
Anni MDCC.
38 filigtoric J^fcetd) of
Beneath on the same Monument,
M.S.
Johannis Smyth Armigeri Superius Memorati
Reaveiae juxta Bradfordiam Nati.
Vixit annos LXXVI et Menses tres et quo die
Christus corpore humano indutus primum visit Terras,
Hie eodem post Annos MDCCXXIX reliquit.
Tres duxit Uxores Pias, Castas, Honestas,
Duos suscepit Filios, totidemq: Filias,
Prolem non degenerem,
Assiduitatem in Mercatura Singularem Fidem et
Morum Simplicitatem Numinis Indulgentia multis opibus
Beavit, has autem nee amplificavit nee ampliiicatas
Tenuit Famoe cum dispendio.
Near this Place are interred,
the Remains of
Mrs. Martha Fairfax,
and a male infant, Wife to
Thomas Fairfax, Esq. of Menston,
and only Daughter of Dr. Richard Ford
of Little Liversedge.
She was a beautiful and graceful Person,
and Mistress of all ye accomplishments
that a good education could give,
and had besides a taste of the Greek and
Latin Writers, not usual in her sex,
39
And of such an affable and courteous
Temper, as made her beloved and
lamented by all that knew her,
particularly by her sorrowful husband,
Who in gratitude to her memory,
has here fixt this monument.
Born Jan. 1st. 1676,
Died Jan. 26th, 1706.
Richard Kennett, Esq.
Of Copley Hall in this County,
Dyed Oct. 8th, 1790 and lyes interred near this Place,
A character so well known,
and so universally beloved, wherever known,
Needs not the Eulogy of this Monument,
Dedicated to his memory
by his Sister, Hannah Pownall.
She married Richard Astell, Esq. of Everton in the County
of Huntingdon, who died 23rd Jany. 1777-
In Aug. 1784, She married Thomas Pownall, Esq.
late Governor of Massachusets Bay & South Carolina, &c.
Who died 25th Jan. 1805,
She died 5th Day of Jan. 1807.
H. S. E.
Richardus Witton
Juris-consultus vere doctus
et idem integerrimus
40 f&tetoru fc*tc?) of
Intima Legum adyta
qui penetravit, sedulusq : dubias
composuit lites,
non re forensi
se ita abdidit
ut humanioribus in Literis
restaret hospes.
t Salut. 1718.
Dbut 15 Apr. An. ^ Q^^
Nee
indigna tali est conjuncta viro
Elizabetha Wilfrid! Lawson,
primaria de Stirpe Lawsonorum
apud Ottadinos oriundi
Filia unica
et ex asse haeres.
Corporis et animi gratiis proenitens
Elegans, frugi, in loco magnifica,
Irrupta utrumq: tenebat copula,
Amor supremo vix solvebat Die.
S Christ. Nat. 1727-
Obiit29Aug. An.^
) jEtatis 61.
On a Brass Plate on the Floor in the Middle Chancel,-
M.S.
Desideratissimi Capitis
Henrici Poweri
Medicines Professoris
<B3)urcf)* 41
Ingenio, judicio, moribus excultissimi.
Qui, si vixisset diutius,
Non in Arte solum, verum etiam in Humanitate
Bene multa Coum ipsum, Pergameumq; docuisset.
Si quid dubites, Hospes, si repugnes, Ecce !
Non in re Microscopica et Hydrargyrica
Sed in reliqua Philosophica, Medicaq :
Poweri singularis Eruditio
Perennitatis in Larario
(justa cum Doctorum Admiratione)
turn ex peremptis hie illic Morborum seminibus
cum ex editis in lucem doctrines Pignoribus
jamdudum inclaruit.
Annos Natus XXXXV. non major obiit
Vir, cognitione quam cetate grandior,
Obiit XXIII. Decembris. MDCLXV11I.
Hie requiescit quicquid mortale
Fransciscce nuper uxoris
Gulielmi Thorold de Wakefield
Generosi,
Necnon Annce, filioe eorundem,
Quarum altera obiit
14o. Maii 1696,
Altera 26. Aprilis 1690.
Piissimre conjugi, pulcherrimee proli
Hoc sacrum Maritus
et Pater mrerens posuit.
e
42 pjtetoric eSfcetrf) of
On the same Pillar with Witton's Monument,
To the memory
of
William Dawson
of Copley Hall, Esq.
and of Catherine his wife,
Daughter of Thos. Edmunds of Worsbro, Esq.
She died June 6th, 1741, in the 39th Year of her age.
Also of their children, Catherine and Walker Dawson j
Catherine died young.
Walker Dawson, Esq.
died Septr 3rd, 1753,
without issue
and was interred near this place.
IN THE NORTH CHANCEL.
Sacred
to the memory of Nicholas Fenay of Fenay, Esq. and
of Jane his wife, who died the former March 21st 1710,
the latter Aug. 15th, 1713; and likewise four of their
children who all died young.
And of Mrs. Margaret Thornton, sister to the aforesaid
Jane Fenay who departed this life in the year 1715.
And also
to the Memory of Mrs. Jane Fenay daughter of the
above-named Nicholas and Jane Fenay who caused this
monument to be erected.
TOafceftelfc <2fl)urd), 43
She died unmarried 20th March, 1766, aged 75,
Whose elegant manners, whose unaffected piety,
whose vivacity and cheerfulness,
whose hospitality and generosity,
by rendering her life a happy mixture of
Christian and social virtues, endeared her
life to a very numerous
acquaintance, who sincerely lament her loss.
This
Monument is erected to the memory
of Ann Waddington, daughter of Mr. John Waddington,
of Wakefield, Gent, by
Sarah his present wife,
daughter of Rich. Austwick of Pontefract, Gent,
born June llth. 1795, died Oct. 29 ll . 1718.
Near this place is interred the body of
Mr. Francis Wheatley
who died y e 21*t. Aug. 1714,
aged 44.
Also of Elizabeth
his second wife
daughter of Mr. Toby Sill,
She died 25th Feb. 1735,
aged 56.
44 ffttetorie J^fcetrf) of
They had issue
three sons
and six daughters,
viz. Thomas, Francis,
George, Susan, Elizabeth,
Frances, Elizabeth,
Ann and Dorothy.
Near this Place lieth interred the body
of John Ridsdale, son of Edward Ridsdale,
- of Ripon, who died 24th May, 1765,
aged 67 years.
Also the body of
Susan Ridsdale wife of the above John
Ridsdale, daughter of Francis Wheatley,
ofWakefield,
who died March the 12th, 1770,
aged 67 years.
They had issue six sons and four daughters,
three deceased before their parents;
The surviving seven, from an
affectionate regard to
the memory of their
worthy parents
liave erected this
monument.
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Martha filia Gualteri
Fowke, generosi, de Comit. Stafford: Ger-
inana soror Phineae Fowke, M.D. Coll. Med. Lond. socii.
Uxor fidelissima et pientissima Edm.
Farrer A.M. Scholarchce, matura cselo discessit
Idibus Apri. Die Dominica diet. Palmarum. Anno
CErae Christianas 1701. CEtat. suce50.
Quce, cui debetur vincenti palma dabatur.
Laboribus potius quam Annis confectus discessit etiam ipse
Edm. Farrer 7. Id. Apr. A.M. C. 1703. ^Etat. suae - -
Uxoris pientissimae desiderabili nunc consortio in
O3ternum fruiturus.
This Monument
is erected in affectionate Regard to the Memories of
Maria Ridsdale, wife of Mr. Edward Ridsdale, and
Daughter of Mr. Francis Wheatley of Wakefield,
who departed this life, March 26th, 1767,
and had Issue one Son and two Daughters
John, Mary and Susan ;
Susan died July 28th, 1769.
Also of Elizabeth, his second wife, daughter of
the Rev. William Romley, of Whitgift,
who died May 25th, 1786, and had Issue three Sons and
six Daughters, Edward, William Romley and George,
Susan, Elizabeth, Susanna Maria, Emma,
Frances and Jane,
46 fittetoric &Jutej) of
Edward & William died May 1 1th, Susan, May 29th, 1779,
and Jane, June 15th, 1786,
Mary died Aug. 13th, 1788, aged Twenty-three years.
Also Richard Edward, who died 2 1st Nov. 1797, aged 1 yr,
And Mary Ann who died 8th April, 1804, aged 6 years,
The Son and Daughter of Edward Ridsdale by Elizabeth
his third wife, the Daughter of Richard and Martha
Milnes of Flockton,
by whom he had Issue Martha, Richard Edward
and Mary Ann.
Also the above-mentioned Edward Ridsdale, who died the
14th April, 1815, aged 81 years,
In the sure and certain hope of a blessed Immortality,
thro' the merits of his Saviour and Redeemer.
Prope jacet quicquid mortale
Mariae
per dies XXVI Uxoris
Francisci
Wheatley de Wakefield Lintearii,
filiae Gervasi Cole nuper de
Rompton in Nottinghamia
Generosi.
Obiit 24 die Junii Anno Christi 1701.
CEtatis suae 23.
Si tarn subiti, Lector, velis discessus causa,
En tibi.
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In resurrectione neque uxores ducunt neque
nuptum dantur, sed sunt ut Angeli
Dei in Caelo.
Proin cum sancta, pura, casta,
ad omnem statum parata,
Resurrectionem semper expectaverit,
mirari intra mensem viduum desinas.
Memorioe Gulielmi Turner Generosi Sacrum.
Occidit Gulielmus Turner, quern veris
deflevit defletque lacrymis et mosstissima conjux et patria;
heu nimis, nimis immersus negotiis, occidit,
caute quoad alios, solens anxie et intente agere, in istis
nitens sedulo,
sic ut pariter parabat et tuebatur amicitias,
sure salutis cum dispendio. Hinc ex improvise, praepropere
sed ut
ccelo quam terris dignior, nobis subductus occubuit.
Qui lenis, comis, serenus, verax, quique vitoe integer,
prudens, fidus, pius, insons, constans sibi,
parum constituere ut studium, sic maximum illi decus.
Ardeliones, Faces seditionis et quieta moventes
averruncabat,
expressum erat virtutis exemplum, et raro licet
diurnent optimi, posteris narrabitur,
in animis bonorum et in fama rerum superstes erit.
Imagines quos marmore aut asre finguntur, intereuntj
simulacra purpuratorum imbecilla,
48 f^igtottc 5?feetri) of
forma virtutis oeterna,
hujus sunt aliqui manes, et turn letho
obruendi immanem terris, quum atteret locusta lucum.
Sed quorsnm ad caros dolemus rogos
et tristes elegos concinnamus,
hie novum sydus coelitum additur Choro,
et si venalitio odore fragrantiores beatulorum Urnac,
non alia quam Gulielmi nostri beatior aut
sanctior Umbra.
Obiit 21 die Junii 1690.
jEtatis suae Trigessimo Octavo.
In Memory of
Henry Clemetshaw,
Upwards of Fifty Years
Organist of this Church,
Who died May 7th, 1821,
Aged 68 years.
Now, like an Organ, robb'd of pipes and breath,
Its keys and stops all useless made by death,
Tho' mute and motionless, in ruins laid,
Yet, when rebuilt by more than mortal aid,
This instrument, new voic'd and tun'd shall raise
To God, its builder, hymns of endless praise.
49
James Richardson, M. D.
died 18 th - March 1820, in the 74th year
of his age.-
For a period of nearly half a century,
His professional abilities diffused their
Salutary Influence
In this town and neighbourhood.
His prompt attention to the poor,
And his kindness In the hour of sickness,
Gained him many sincere friends;
A few of whom,
With permission of his family,
Have caused this monument to be erected
to his memory.
Infra posito3 sunt reliquiae
Christopheri Hodgson, M.D.
viri
Fide incorrupta, prisca morum simplicitate,
Singular! erga omnes benevolentia, eximii,
Quern sodalem jucundissimum,
Amicum certissimum
Lugent omnes quibuscum familiariter vixit.
Vitam in omni honestate, humanitate, pietate, versatam,
Oblivione vindicet hoc monumentum.
Ob. Jan. 14, 1768.
jEtat. 60.
H
50 pjtetoric .Sfutcf) of
Elizabeth, Widow of the above Christopher
Hodgson, M.D. Daughter and
Heiress of Marmaduke Rookes, Esq.
of Barrowby in this County,
Died March 15th, 1789, aged 73.
Underneath are interred
Wilfrid Lawson, Son and Heir of Edwd. Lawson,
of Little Usworth
in the County Palatine of Durham, Esq.
who died 1705, aged 80,
And Mary, his Wife
Daughter and one of the Co-heirs of
Joseph Atkinson of Ilkley in this County, Gent.
who died 23rd Oct. 1704, aged 70.
Also Joseph Lawson, their Son, died Apr. 22, 1696,
aged 26.
The said Wilfrid Lawson and Mary left only
Elizabeth their daughter and heir,
Married to Richard Witton of Wakefield, Esq.
Who erected this monument.
Near this Place is also
interred Mary, one of the
Daughters of the said
Richard Witton and Elizabeth,
who died very young.
TOafeefielli CTurc* 51
Near this lies interred
Martha the wife of Ralph Hanson, Esq.
Late Captn. in the 19' h Regt. of Foot.
Daughter of Metcalf Proctor, Esq.
of Thorp super Montem
and Sister to Katherine, Countess of Effinghara.
Died on the 22d of Dec. 1791,
Aged 52,
Hie jacet
Gulielmus Dennison, de Wakefield,
Generosus.
Regibus fidus, Amicis certus stabilisq.
Integer vitae, beneficus, comis, verax,
Classis suoa decus, recti amantissimus,
Rigidus satelles primaBvas castissimseque Religionis,
Occidit,
Nulli flebilior quam Saras, consort! pientissimae,
Qure parentalis hoc Monumentum
Non Famse suss sacrum, sed Famse ejus,
Qui ipse sibi Monumentum,
Posuit.
Obiit 13. Decem. 1684.
Near him lies Sarah, his Wife, who died 5th June, 1700.
In memory of
The truly pious & worthy
Samuel Disney, A.M.
52 f^tetoric &fcetrf) of
Lecturer of this Church,
And formerly Fellow of C. C. C. Cambridge
Who died July 22d, 1/41,
aged 36 years.
He was the fourth son of the Revd. John Disney, A.M.
Vicar of St. Mary's Nottingham, only son of Daniel Disney
of Lincoln & of Swinderby in that County, Esq. and mar-
ried Margery, fourth daughter of Francis Proctor of Thorp
super Montem, Esq. by Elizabeth his Wife, eldest daugh-
ter of Richard Metcalf, of Thornborough Hall, Esq. both in
the County of Yorkj by whom he left one surviving son,
Samuel Disney L L.B.
Late Vicar of Halstead in Essex.
Who died July 10^ 1786, aged 84 years
and was buried there,
agreeably to his own request.
This stone is also intended to preserve
the memory of
Mrs- Mary Proctor,
Third daughter of the said Francis Proctor, Esq.
Who died January 13th. 1730.
aged 73 years.
M re > Margery Disney
erects this monument
in testimony of her affection
for her husband & her sister*
53
S.M.
Johannis Cookson, M.B.
Viri Humani, Probi, Eruditi ;
Qui postqtfam
In hoc oppido et ejusdem Vicinia
Per Annos LII.
Medicinam fecisset,
Viribus tandem
Arthritide et Senectute
Fractis,
Spe futuri fida
Naturoe cessit,
Vicessimo septimo die Aprilis,
Anno Salutis Humanoe MDCCLXXIX.
Patri bene Merenti
Filio3
Hoc possuere marmor.
Near this Place
are deposited the remains
of Mr. Wm. Lawson,
of this Town, who died a bachelor
the 6th of March, 1735, in the 39th year
of his age.
This monument was erected by the
direction of his niece,
Mary Johnstone.
54 f&ttetortc <3feetd) of
On a Brass Plate on the Floor,
Here
lieth the Body of the Revd.
Richard Munkhouse, D.D.
who died 20th Jany- 1810,
aged 54 years.
Presented to this Vicarage by
the Rt. Hon. William Pitt.
August 1805.
Here lieth the Body of Thomas,
the Son of Charles Spencer Van
Strauhenzee, who died 17 June, 1779,
aged 17 months.
Also Philippina Theophilia Ann,
daughter of the above C. S. Van
Straubenzee, who died the 2nd Dec. 1781,
aged 8 months.
Also the body of Henry, Son of the
above C. S. Van Straubenzee, who
departed this life 7th. Dec. 1783,
aged 4 years.
Henry Ernestus Van Straubenzee,
Lieutenant in the 55th Regt. of Infantry,
died 9th Feb. 1813, aged 21 years.
Frederick Chumley Van Strawbenzee,
Capt. in the 83<1 Regt. of Infantry,
died 21st. Oct. 1814, aged 31 years.
55
Charles Spencer Van Straubenzee, Esq.
Father to the above, died the 22d Nov. 1816,
aged 66 years. *
Here lies the body
of Joseph Armytage, Esq.
of the Lodge at Woodside, near Wakefield,
who died Nov. 15, 1750, aged 63 years.
Also his sister
Mrs. Mary Armytage,
who died March 22d, 1749, aged 55 years.
Here also lieth
the body of Samuel Armytage, Esq.
Son of the above Joseph Armytage, Esq.
who died Oct. 26, 1785, aged 75 years.
Here also lieth
The body of Joseph Armytage, Esq.
Son of the above Samuel Armytage, Esq.
who died December 1st, 1820,
aged 59 years.
* Mr. C. S. Van Straubenzee at his death, was Governor
of the House of Correction at Wakefield. He was universally res-
pected as a gentleman and admired for his conduct under many
afflicting circumstances. The history of his family, which had been
involved in numerous misfortunes by the unrelenting anger of an
offended parent, would form an affecting narrative. The cause of
offence and part of its calamitous consequences have been detailed by
the venerable Mr. Button of Birmingham, in one of his interestingTours.
56 f^igtoric &futd) of
Thomas Spencer, eldest Son & Heir of Thomas Spencer
of Rotherham, died 28th Feb. 1713, aged 23 years.
Ann, Daughter of Thomas Spencer,
(only Son and Heir of the above said Thomas Spencer,)
died 30th Sept. 1714, aged 7 months.
The said Thomas Spencer died 13th May, 1743,
aged 33 years.
Here lyeth
the Body of
Mr. Robert Bevers,
who departed this life
8th Aprille 1728, aged 38.
Also Frances, grand daughter of y above.
Here
rest the mortal Remains
of Eliza, the wife of
William Naylor, Esq.
ofWakefield,
and daughter of
Edward Brook, Esq.
of Chapel Allerton,
who departed this life
on the 19th day of Nov. 1819,
in the 31st year of her age.
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Sacred to the Memory
of Hannah, the Wife of
John Naylor, Esq.
of Belle Vue, near Wakefield,
who died 29th April, 1823,
aged 75 years.
Here lies interred
the Body of Sarah,
Daughter of Mr. Jeremiah Naylor,
who died the 19th Dec. 1788,
aged 9 weeks.
Also Sarah, Wife of the above
Mr. Jeremiah Naylor,
who died the 18th of May, 1796,
aged 28 years.
Here lies interred the Body of Hannah,
the daughter of Mr. John Naylor,
who died July ye 10th 1776, aged 8 weeks,
Also John his Son, died June the 26th, 1780,
aged 16 days.
Here lies interred Eliza,
the infant daughter
of William and Eliza Naylor,
who departed this life on the 18th of Sept. 1812,
aged 18 days.
58 fUtetoric &&etd) of
In Memory of
John Shackleton, the Son of
John and Dorothy Shackleton,
of Wakefield,
who died 31st Oct. 1801, aged 8 years & 8 months.
Also of William, his eldest Brother, who
died 4th May 1802, aged 11 years.
Also of Dorothy, the wife of John Shackleton,
who did 21st Sept. 1808, aged 50 years.
Mr. Francis Maude,
Merchant, who departed
This life ye 20th of May, 1734,
Aged 41 years.
Also Mrs. Barbara Maude, his Wife,
Dyed the 5th of June, 1735,
In the 43rd year of her age.
Also Thomas, their Son,
Dyed the 18th of Oct. 1747,
Aged 15 years.
Barbara, their Daughter,
Buried 22nd July, 1748,
Aged 26 years.
Daniel, their Son,
buried 13th Feb. 1750,
aged 23 years and 11 months.
Also Mary, eldest daughter,
Dyed the 18th of November, 1763,
Aged 42 years.
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Near this Place is interred
the Body of
William Maude, Esq.
late of Norminton,
who departed this life
the 4th day of May, 1776,
in the 53r<l year of his age.
Who was only Son of
Mr. John Maude,
late of Waken" eld, Merchant, deceased.
Who was eldest Brother of
Mr. Francis Maude, late of
the same Place, deceased,
Whose eldest Son was
James Maude, Esq.
late of Leathley, deceased.
Underneath lie the remains
of Mary Haynes Naylor,
Daughter of the Revd.
Martin Joseph & Rebecca Naylor,
She died the 21st June, 1802,
aged 32 weeks and 2 days.
Also of Catherine Clementina,
Daughter of the same,
who died October 9th, 1808,
aged 16 weeks.
And also her twin brother,
60 fittetortc &fcetrf) of
George William Gould,
who died March 20th, 1809,
aged 39 weeks.
Here too, secure from the shafts of
ill-nature and the canker-worm of care,
rest the mortal remains of the above
mentioned Rebecca, waiting, in humble hope,
the fiat of her God, to rise again to life
and immortality. She closed her
earthly toils and sufferings,
June the 9th, 1822,
In the 55th year of her age.
In Memory of Frances,
Wife of George Westerman,
ofWakefield,
who died November the 9th, 1817,
aged 31.
Here lieth interred ye Body of
Elizabeth, ye Wife of
Richard White of Wakefield,
who departed this life
ye 10 OcU A.D. 1727,
aged 48 years.
Also Thomas, his Son,
died ye 10th March, 1709.
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Also John, his Son,
died ye 6th June, 1717?
Also Margaret his Danghter
died ye llth April, 1718,
aged 3 years.
Also Sarah, his Daughter,
Died 1st May, 1737,
aged 17 years.
Also Richard, his Son,
died 10th June, 1749,
aged 38 years.
Also the above
Richard White,
who died 5th April, 1769,
aged 83 years.
Also the body of
Ann White
who died 16th July, 1776,
aged 65 years.
TESTAMENTARY BURIALS IN THIS CHURCH.
Thomas Savile, Esq. of Lupset, made his will, proved
20th Feb. 1505, giving his soul to God Almighty, Saint
Mary, and All-Saints, and his body to be buried in St.
Katherine Quire, within the Parish Church of Wakefield.
62 fgitforic ^feetcf) of
Richard Bunney of Bunney Hall, in Newton juxta
Wakefield, made his will, proved 1st July 1535, giving
his soul, ut supra, and his bodv to be buried in St. Nicholas'
Quire in the Church of All-Hallows of Wakefield, near to
the sepulchre of his late wife, Roose.
Richard Turton of Wakefield, Gent, made his will,
proved 7th June, 1538, giving his soul, ut supra, and his
body to be buried in our Lady's Quire, in the Church of
All-Hallows, Wakefield, near unto his stall end.
Thomas Grime of Wakefield, Gent, made his will,
proved 7th June, 1546, giving his soul, ut supra, and his
body to be buried in St. Nicholas' Quire in the Parish
Church of Wakefield, nigh unto his stall.
Bryan Bradford of Bradford Hall, in Stanley, Gent,
made his will, proved 6th January, 1546, giving his soul
to God, ut supra, and his body to be buried in St. Nicholas'
Quire in the Church of All-Hallows of Wakefield, nigh
unto his stall.
Jennet Savile of Thornes in the Parish of Wakefield,
made her will, proved 27th April, 1557, giving her soul,
ut supra, and her body to be buried in the Parish Church
of Wakefield.
Robert Pilkington of Wakefield, Gent, made his will,
proved 4th July, 1573, giving his soul to God Almighty
and to his Saviour and Redeemer, Jesus Christ, and his
body to be buried in the Church Yard of Wakefield.
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Philip Nevile of Flanshaw Hall, Gent, made his will,
proved 20th April, 1589, giving his soul to God Almighty,
hoping through Jesus Christ to be saved, and his body to
be buried in Wakefield Church.
John Savile of Midgley alias Stanley Hall, Esq. made
his will, proved 29th Aug. 1589, giving his soul, ut supra,
and his body to be buried in theParishChurch of Wakefield.
Christopher Stanley of Wakefield made his will, proved
21st Nov. 1594, giving his soul, ut supra, and his body to
be buried in the high Quire of Wakefield Parish Church.
Thomas Savile of Wakefield, Esq. made his will,
proved 7th August 1599, giving his soul to God Almighty,
St. Mary and All-Saints, and his body to be buried in the
Parish Church of Wakefield.
Thomas Pilkington of Stanley, Esq. made his will,
proved 23rd Dec. 1641, giving his soul to God Almighty,
hoping through Jesus Christ to be saved, and his body to
be buried in his own Quire in the Parish Church of Wake-
field.
Gervase Hatfeild of Hatfeild Hall, in this Parish, Esq.
made his will 28th June, 1654, giving'his soul to God
Almighty his Creator, and his body to be buried in Wake-
field Church, near to the body of his deceased wife, Grace.
Ralph Amyas of Horbury, made his will proved, &c.
giving his soul, ut supra, and his body to be buried in the
Church of Wakefield, on the west-side of the chancel.
64 ffetetortc &feetcf) of
Sir John Pilkington, Knt. made his will, proved ult.
June 1479, giving his soul to God Almighty, St. Mary
and All-Saints, and his body to be buried in his Chantry
in the Kirk of Wakefield.
Thomas Gargrave of Alverthorpe,made his will, proved
13th Feb. 1514, giving his soul, ut supra, and his body to be
buried in the Parish Church of Wakefield, before the image
of St. George, near the place where his mother was buried,
and willed that a new black woollen cloth be to cover his
bier, and at either side and at both ends a scutcheon of
his arms be tacked with thread, and when he is buried,
then the said cloth be given to a poor man to make his
clothing thereof.
John Pecke of Wakefield, Esq. made his will, proved
7th Feb. 1558, giving his Soul to God Almighty and to
Jesus Christ, his Creator and Redeemer, and his body to be
buried in the Parish Church of All-Hallows in Wakefield.
George Savile of Wakefield, Gent, made his will,
proved 7th Feb. 1594, giving his soul to God Almighty,
hoping through Jesus Christ to be saved; and his body to
be buried in the Church of Wakefield.
Percival Woodrove, son of Thomas Woodrove of the
Township of Stanley in this Parish, made his will proved
5th June, 1603, giving his soul, ut supra, and his body to
be buried in the Church of Wakefield.
65
Besides the inscriptions already noticed, the floor of the
Church is crowded with others, possessing nothing striking
either in composition or antiquity. In a Church of such
extent as the one now described, it is remarkable that
there are not to be found any monuments of a very early
date. The Brasses so common in our large Churches,
it is well known, were destroyed or stolen in those disas-
trous times, when neither the sanctity of the places, where-
in they were deposited, nor the respect usually paid to
the sepulchres of the dead, could protect them from viola-
tion ; yet there are generally some remains, sufficient to
point out where such memorials once existed. This, how-
ever, is not the case in Wakefieldj one reason may be,
that the increased population of the town has caused a
proportionate increase in the number of those buried
within the walls, in making vaults for whom the pave-
ment would be frequently disturbed and the materials of
which it was composed, as frequently destroyed. What-
ever may have been the cause, the effect is evident: for
after a careful examination of the whole, not one ancient
brass has been found, nor even the remains of one suffi-
ciently interesting to be worthy of notice.
NAVE OF THE CHURCH.
THE Roof of the Nave is like that of the Chancel.
The pillars, dividing it from the side-aisles, are clustered
and the arches pointed. In several instances the pillars, in
repairing, have been made circular, yet the general ap-
pearance is light and graceful. K
At the west-end of the Nave is an extensive range
of oaken pews, for the exclusive occupation of the Boys
and Girls educalad at the Green Coat School ; there is
also a seat for the Master and Mistress of this School, and
immediately before all is
dfont,
(ftljurrf). 67
which was first erected in the year 1661, by the follow-
ing Churchwardens j the initials of the six first of whom,
together with those of King Charles II. it still bears, viz.
FRANCIS WHEATLEY.
JOHN FAIRBANCK.
WILLIAM DENNISON.
JOHN ROBINSON.
THOMAS BARGH,
HENRY WILLIAMSON.
GEORGE SPINKE.
MATTHEW MEAGER.
It continued in this situation till the year 1790; when
Dr. Bacon, the then Vicar, gave orders for its removal,
and its place was supplied by one, which he supposed
would less obstruct the view of the Charity Children. It
was then put into the room over the South Porch, where
it remained till 1821, when at the suggestion of the pre-
sent Vicar and the Churchwardens of that year, it was
completely repaired, and, with the addition of a Gothic
Canopy, restored to its original situation.
The above Mr. Meager, who appears to have been a
bountiful contributor to the improvement and repairs of
this Church, built the Staircase into the North Gallery,
on the wall of which is the following Inscription,
This Pair of Stairs
was built at the charge
of Matthew Meager,
of Wakefield, Merchant,
An. Dom. 1680.
The whole body of the Church is well pewed; over
the side-aisles and at the west-end are spacious galleries
68 ?ltt$tOUC &fcetrf) Of
of oak; the Pulpit and Reading Desk are of the same
wood, richly carved. At the east end of the South Gallery
is a range of Pews, appropriated to the Masters and
Scholars of Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School, which
is situated in the Goody Bower, at a short distance
from the Church.
In the West Gallery stands the Organ, which is ex-
tremely powerful and of a very superior tone. It was
built by Mr. Wm. Gray of London in the year 1805, and
has three separate rows of keys. There are in it Great
Organ, Choir Organ and Swell : the compass of the two
former is G G long Octaves up to F in Alt; of the Swell,
from Tenor F to F in Alt. The number of pipes it con-
tains is 1740, and it cost the inhabitants six hundred and
thirty guineas. The power and sweetness of this Instru-
ment were universally admired at the Grand Musical
Festival, held here during the Autumn of the year
1819, at which time the Committee of Management, after
deducting all expenses, were enabled to make a bene-
faction of 145 Os. 9d. to each of those useful and
charitable Institutions, the Wakefield Dispensary, and
the Bell and Lancasterian Schools. Mr. Clemetshaw, the
late Organist, who had filled that situation for more than
fifty years, was a man of great eminence in his profession,
and though he had the misfortune to lose his sight when
only four years old, yet he possessed an extensive know-
ledge on most subjects, and had a facility in imparting in-
formation, joined with an urbanity of manners, which
caused his society to be much sought after. As a mark
Wafeefietti Cf)urrf) 69
of respect to his memory, his funeral was attended by all
the Clergy of the town. The inscription on his monu-
ment, inserted in a former part of this work, was com-
posed by himself.
Divine Service is performed in this Church three times
each Sunday : Morning Prayers are read in it on the
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays of every week, and
during Lent, daily. There are two Lectureships; the
Afternoon Lectureship, in the gift of the Mercers Com-
pany, and the Sunday Evening Lectureship, founded in
the Year 1801 by Subscription, in the gift of seven
Trustees, of which the Vicar is one ex officio. The first
sermon was preached July the 26th of that year.
THE PRESENT OFFICERS OF THE CHURCH ARE,
JFttar,
REV. SAMUEL SHARP, M.A.
Curate,
REV. G. W. LEWIS.
fcwturer,
REV. M. J.NAYLOR, B.D.
Head Master of the Grammar School.
iUcturer,
REV. THOMAS ROGERS, M.A.
Chaplain of the West-Riding Prison.
Meater,
REV. J. L. SISSON, M.A.
Second Master of the Grammar School.
70 flttetoric 5>feetrf) of
Mr. JOHN WHITE.
Mr. JOHN HARTLEY.
Mr. JOHN SCARGILL.
Mr. RICHARD NICHOLS.
Mr. JONATHAN BARTHROP.
Mr. THOMAS SHAW.
Mr. ROBERT WRIGHT.
Mr. JOHN GILL.
Mr. CHARLES ADAMS.
}3,tns'Ij Cferft & llrgts'tntr,
Mr. STEPHEN PRIESTLEY.
JAMES TOWLER.
The Church Yard, though it must originally have
been very large, when compared with the size of the
town, soon became insufficient for the increasing popula-
tion, and accordingly other places of sepulture were
obliged to be provided. Besides these, during the time
of the plague, it appears that many of its victims were in-
terred near the places where they died, this was particu-
larly the case in the neighbourhood of Potovens, a small
hamlet about two miles from the town. Here was a Well
to which the people flocked, under the hope of experienc-
ing some healing properties of its water, which tradition
had handed down. Many had their graves near this well,
where remains have been found within a few years.
There was also a burial ground, in or near what is called
the Fall Ings over the Bridge, and notices of burials at
71
this place are to be found in the Parish Register. Several
non-conformists were buried* in a piece of ground which
is now a garden, attached to the house of Mr. Spicer in
Kirkgate, and at the time when this house was built by
the late Francis Maude, Esq. were found several tomb-
stones, recording the names of those, whose bodies were
there deposited. That piece of ground which adjoins the
Rectory and Vicarage Houses, had for several years been
used, through permission of the different Vicars, as an
additional Burial Ground, and on the 22nd of February,
1815, this ground, called the Vicarage Croft, was con-
veyed by the Rev. S. Sharp, the present Vicar, to certain
Trustees for the use of the Inhabitants, in exchange for
2A. 3n. 30r. of land on Wakefield Outwood, in the
Graveship of Alverthorpe, near Alverthorpe Lane End,
and for the Tithes thereof, for the use of himself and suc-
cessors. The ground was consecrated by the Archbishop of
York, and is now commonly used as a place of interment.
In the Church Yard and in the Vicarage Croft there
are numerous inscriptions, from which the following
have been extracted :
Here lyeth the Body
of Edward Fairbanck of
Wakefield, Shoomaker,
who departed this life
the 12 day of December, 1658.*
* This is on a stone near the East End of the Church, and is sup-
posed to be the oldest inscription here.
72 fUtetoric <&feetrf) of
Not far from the above is the following, in memory of
the pious divine, whose monument in the interior was
noticed in a preceding page :
Religio Pax.
Here lieth the body
of the truly pious and worthy
The Rev. Samuel Disney
who departed this life
(in hopes of a blessed Resurrection,
through the merits of Christ,)
the 22nd day of July, 1741,
Universally and deservedly lamented.
What he was
The last great day will shew,
When every private virtue will receive
a public reward.
IN THE VICARAGE CROFT.
Here lie the remains
of Richard & Harrison Linnecar,
Brothers Children.
The first died Jan. 6th, aged 2 years,
The other April 18th, 1789, aged 3 years.
My lovely Prattlers, are you gone,
Alas ! so soon resigned your breath ?
O God, thy holy will be done,
Thou gavest them life, thou gavest them death.
73
Here lieth the Remains of
Henry Andrews, Esq.
who died April 14th, 1811,
aged 55 years.
Also of
John Henry, Louisa,
Henry, Elizabeth Lydia,
Mary, and
Elizabeth, Martha Norton,
Children of the above Henry Andrews, Esq.
and Martha his wife.
Also in Memory of their Son,
George Mottram Andrews, Esq.
Captain in his Majesty's 53rd Regiment of Foot,
who died at Up Park Camp Jamaica,
Sept. 17th, 1805, aged 20 years.
To the memory of
Thomas Amory, Esq.
who departed this life,
the 25th Nov. 1788,
aged 97 years. *
* Mr. Amory was a man of very eccentric habits, as his writing's will
testify: these are Memoirs containing the lives of several ladies of
Great Britain ; and The Life of John Buncle, Esq. In both these works,
which are as remarkable as the character of their author, he endea-
voured to inculcate Arian principles. He also wrote two letters on
" The natural proofs of a future state," which appeared in the Theo-
logical Repository.
74 f^tgtoric &feetrf) of
Sacred to the Memory
of Mr. Thomas Tootal,
late of Chevet,
who died the 24th day of March, 1802,
aged 47 years.
Lo! where this stone in solemn silence weeps,
A friend, a husband, and a father sleeps ;
Ennobled by the virtues of his mind ;
Constant to goodness, and in death resigned;
Sure, in the silent Sabbath of the grave,
To taste that tranquil peace he always gave.
Oh ! early lost in virtue's fairest prime,
His piety supplied life's want of time.
No death is sudden to a soul prepared
When God's own hour brings always God's reward.
His death (and such, O reader, wish thine own)
Was free from terror and without a groan.
His spirit to himself the Almighty drew,
Mild as his Sun exhales the ascending dew.
Mary Healey,
died 14th Dec. 1793,
aged 71.
Out of respect to her memory,
Lieut. Gen. Tottenham, in whose family
she lived as an honest and faithful servant 13 years,
erected this stone.
<fmrcf), 75
Hie requiescit
Nelly
Ricardi Nichols, Bibliopolce,
Uxor charissima,
Qure, gravi morbo diu cruciata,
Animam efflavit
Undevigesimo die August!,
Anno salutis nostrae
MDCCCXIX
(Etatis suo3 trigesimo sexto.
Hie quoque humantur
Tres filii supradictorum,
Ricardus et alii duo,
qui omnes mortui sunt infantes.
To the Memory of
Giles Rickaby, Merchant,
Wakefield,
who died llth Jan. 1788, aged 80.
.
In Memory of
William Dunton, Jun.
who died 22nd of May 1795, aged 22 years.
When in the vigour of ray youthful blood,
Proud Fortune offered scenes of promis'd good,
I smiling view'd the airy phantom fly,
Nor once I thought a youth like me would die.
[ rose one morning healthful, vig'rous, gay,
But ere 'twas noon a breathless corpse I lay.
76
f^igtoric
of
THE Rectory House is a very extensive building of
brick and stone, at present occupied as a Ladies Boarding
School.* It stands at the lower part of the Vicarage Croft,
and close to it is the Vicarage House, of which Leland
remarks that flje Vicarage at tfje esite enfc of the Cfiirrf) <Sarn)
is larg ana fairr, it tons tljr personage Ijaus not facrn> manep iirrrs
^iins, tar Ijr tljat notn Inbctlj is tljr 4 or fa trar tljat ftatlj brrn tljrr.
9f0iT tljr tm^roprtatton of tljts irnrftrr to J-t. s-trjiljanr College
at K3rstmtnstcr, tl)c pcrs'onagc teas' a great Iiifatng, \ni Sat nuirfj
tljat one of tljc (Srlcs iilartnrs 1 ?Lo rocs' at ttlaftcfclo ^ murlj of tijc
Cttntrn tljcrcabout oio gt&e tljc personage to a stinne or nerc fetns-
mait of Ijts', vV i)c maoc tlje mast partr of tlje I)ous, tefjrr t{je Vicar-
age note W." In the year 1769 several additions were made
to this house, when a subscription was raised for putting
* The above view of the Rectory House is engraved by Jewitt
from a Sketch by Mr. C. Mountain, to whom the Compiler is indebted
for Drawings of the Church and Font.
77
it into compleat repair. The names of those who contri-
buted are recorded on a Tablet fixed against a Pillar in the
Chancel, of which the following is a Copy :
Subscribed in the Year 1769, for repairing the Vicarage House in
Wakefield.
M. Bacon, D. D. .
Mr. D. Maude, . .
Mrs. Witton, . .
Mrs. Milner, . . .
Mrs. Ingram, . .
Mrs. Hodgson, . .
Mrs. Wentworth, .
Mrs. Serjeantson, .
Mr. Briscoe, . . .
Mr. Annington, . .
Mr. Shaw, . . .
Mr. Towne, . . .
Mr. Burton, . . .
Mr. Armitage, . .
Mr. Harp. Green, .
Mr. Johnson, . .
Dr. Cookson, . .
Miss Ingram, . .
Mr. John Milnes, .
Mr. Pern. Milnes, .
Mr. Robert Milnes,
Mrs. Hannah Smith,
Mrs. Sarah Smith, .
Mr. Richard Green,
Mr. F. Maude, Jun.
Mr. W. Maude, .
Mr. Rickaby, . .
.
s.
d.
.
s.
d.
50
Mr. Cheetham, . .
5
5
10
10
Mr. Ridsdale, . .
5
5
10
10
Mr. Gates, . . .
5
f>
10
10
Wright and Co. . .
5
5
10
10
Mr. Lund, . . .
5
5
10
10
Mr. Earnshaw, . .
3
3
10
10
Mr. Brown, Attorney,
2
12
6
10
10
Mrs. Newstead, . .
2
2
10
10
Mrs. Phillips, . . .
2
I
10
10
Mr. Pilkington, . .
2
2
10
10
Mr. Norton, . . .
2
2
10
10
MrWalker, Apothecary
,2
2
10
10
Dr. Holds worth, . .
2
2
10
10
Mr. Tennant, . . .
2
2
10
10
Mr. Hardy, . . .
2
2
10
10
Mr. Kennett, . . .
2
2
10
10
Mr. Thompson, . .
2
2
5
5
Mr. Limit-car, . .
2
2
5
5
Mr. Elliston, . . .
1
1
5
5
Mr. Tottenham, . .
1
1
5
5
Mr. Hanson, . . .
1
1
5
5
Mr. Bryan, . . .
1
1
10
5
5
Mr. Moxon, . . .
1
1
6
5
Mr. Greaves, . . .
1
1
5
5
Mr. Tate, ....
1
1
5
5
.3
J2
19
6
5
5
78 f|igtoric <5fcetri) of
The patronage attached to this living consists in the
right of appointing to the perpetual Curacies of Horbury,
of St. John's in Wakefield, and of the two new Churches
now building at Stanley and Alverthorpe. V>.-V^ / /"V
.
ere is a tradition unsubstantiated, however, by any
written testimony in the parish accounts, that this living
was formerly tributary to Dewsbury, and that the Vicar
paid four groats annually for candles to be burned on the
High Altar of Dewsbury Church : it is further stated that
this sum, after having been sent for from Dewsbury dur-
ing many years, became at last too trifling to defray the
cost of fetching, and that thus the payment of it was got
rid of. The whole story is evidently without Inundation :
for in the first place, it is hardly likely that such a claim,
however trifling the sum demanded might have been,
should be passed over, when similar claims are still made
upon, and paid by, the Churches at Thornhill, Kirkheaton
and other places in the neighbourhood ; secondly, it is
beyond doubt that, though Wakefield was not amongst
the first Saxon Churches, it was never connected with, or
dependant upon Dewsbury. In the hundred of Morley
there were originally two Churches, Dewsbury and Mor-
ley; from the latter of these Wakefield was separated and
to this it was, if to any, tributary : as will be seen from
the following passage in the part of Domesday, translated
by Mr. Bawden.
.
" According to the verdict of the men of Morelege
(Morley) wapentake, concerning the Church of St. Mary,
<l)urrf), 79
which is in Morelege (Morley) wood, the King has a
moiety of the alms of the three festivals of St. Mary's,
which belongs to Wachfeld. Ilbert and the priests who
serve the Church, have all the rest." *
Dr. Whitaker, whose opinion respecting the original
connection of Wakefield Church with that of Morley,
coincides with the above, also remarks that the division
of the offerings, on the foundation of new parishes, was
of common occurence in the later Saxon times.
THE Registers of this Church do not go very far back,
the early ones having been destroyed or lost. Those
which remain are evidently copies, being for a great num-
ber of successive years in the same hand and written with
the same ink. Besides the usual entries, they contain
several memoranda on different subjects connected with
the civil as well as the ecclesiastical affairs of the town, a
circumstance not unusual in early documents of this des-
scription. They commence in 1613, with a curious Title,
which, with some other extracts, is here subjoined.
* " Scd. veredict. hmnum de Morelege wap. de_Ecclia Scte Marie
que e. in silva Morelege. rex ht. dim. eleemos. de iii Festis Scte Marie,
qd. ptinet ad Wachefeld. Reliquum ht. Ilbert. et presbti qui Eccliam
inservV
80 fUtetoric <&feetct) of
Wakefeldiensis
Regestrum baptizator.
Nuptor. et sepultor. 1613.
Accurate Collect, et Conscript, ex
industria Franscis. Jubb. Clerici
Parochialis ; Tertio jam anno elapso
post electionem ejus ad
eundem officium.
1625. The plague which extended its ravages to most
parts of the kingdom, prevailed here in this year and the
next. From the Register, its devastations seem to have
commenced in August 1625, and to have ended in Jan-
uary, 1626. During that period there are entries of more
than 130 persons, each of whom is distinguished as having
died 'per pestem' or f de peste.'
1630. In the Register of this year there are two licen-
ces signed by Mr. Lister, the vicar, authorising the per-
sons therein named, to eat meat in Lent and on all other
fasting and fish days. The following is a copy of one:
TO all people to whom these presents shall come, James
Lister, Vicar of Wakefeld and preacher of God's word, Sendeth
greeting, Whereas Alice Lister wife of Richard Lister, Clerke,
who now sojourneth with her sonne William Faulden of Wakefeld,
by reason of her olde age and many yeares and stubborne and long
continued sicknesse, is become so weake and her stomache so colde,
not able to digeste colde meates and fish, who by the counsel of
TOafteft'elfc
phisicians is advised to abslaine from and toforbeare the eating of
all manner of fruites, fish and milke meates, knowe ye therefore
for the causes aforesaide and for the better strengthening and re-
covering of her health, I the saide James Lister do hereby give and
grante libertie and licence to her, the said Alice Lister ait her will
and pleasure ait all tymes, as well during the tyme of Lent as upon
all other fasting daies and fish daies, exhibiting by the lawes, to
eate flesh and to dress and eate such kinde of flesh as shall be beste
agreeing to her stomacke and weake appetite. In witness hereof I
the saide James Lister have hereunto sett my hand the eight daie
of februarie in y e sixt yeare of the reigne of our e Sovereigne Lord
Charles by the grace of God, King of England, Scotland, France
and Ireland, defender of the faithe, fyc. and in the Year of our
Lord God, 1630.
JAMES LISTER, Vicar.
1645. In August the plague again made its appearance
and continued in the town for twelve months, during
which period above 200 of its victims were buried in this
Church, besides others who died in the neighbourhood,
and were buried where they died.
1653. Certificate of the appointment of a Registrar:
Theise may certifie that upon ye one and twentieth day of Sep-
tember Instant, the inhabitants of ye Paresh of Waltefeild did
meete in Wakefeild Churche fy ye greater number of them then pre-
sent did make chaise of and elect James Childe of Wakefeild, to be
Regester of the Paresh of Wakefeild, according to IheActe of Par-
M
82 fUtetortc 3futrf) of
liament in that behalf e provided, ofwhome I doe hereby signifie my
approbation, being a Justice of the Peace within y e said Paresh of
Wakefeild, and accordingly hath sworne him Regesterfor the saide
Paresh, Witnesse my hand y^ xxii day of September 1 653.
JOHN SAFILE.
1670. The Register of this year contains an entry
proving the Antiquity of the Office of Waits or Town's
Musicians in Wakefield.
" Memorandum y* y e Waites of this towne of Wakefdld began
their Watch upon ye \lth day of October in ye Yeare of Lord God:
1 670: their e names are as followeth :
W 1 *. SHAW, )
THO S - SHAW, fy\ fratret in nnum."
THOS WATSON, )
" Peter Flockton bur. ye 8 day of Feby. 1670, beyond y f
Bridge."
1671. " Martha, wife of Stephen Oxlay. bur. y e first day of
August 1671, in the fetid beyond the Bridge."
The remaining parts of the Registers, as they come
nearer to the present time, contain nothing of sufficient
interest to be transcribed; it may, therefore, not appear out
of place to give a short list of such eminent men as have
been natives of the town, and whose births here are
83
either on record, or at least substantiated by other satis-
factory authority. Amongst these, the first, of whom there
is any authentic account is
HENRY DE WACKEFELD, who was Bishop of Worces-
ter in the reign of King Edward the third. He was a great
benefactor to the Cathedral of Worcester, and amongst
many other improvements in that Church, built a hand-
some Porch. For one year he discharged the high office
of Lord Treasurer of England, and died on the llth of
March 1394, after filling the See of Worcester for more
than nineteen years.
Dr. THOMAS ROBERTSON was born at Wakefield about
the year 1507- After going through the usual classical
education, he was admitted at Queen's College, Oxford,
and became afterwards successively a Demy and Fellow of
Magdalene. In 1539 he was treasurer of the Church of
Salisbury, and 1540 Archdeacon of Leicester, to which
dignity he succeeded through the patronage of Longland,
Bishop of Lincoln. This office he held until the year
1560, when, having refused to take the oath of supremacy,
he was forced to resign it. He was Rector of St. Laud's
at Sherrington in Buckinghamshire ; in 1532 he was col-
lated to the Prebend of Walton Westhall in Lincoln
Cathedral; in 1533 to that of Sleaford; in 1536 to that of
Gretton and in 1542 to that of Croperdy. In 1546 he
succeeded Dr. Tho s . Knolles, in the vicarage of his native
place, in consequence of which he vacated the Treasurer-
ship of Salisbury.
84 f^tetovic Sfcetcl) of
In 1549 he was one of those divines who were appoint-
ed by the King to compose the Liturgy, and on the de-
privation of Dr. Home in 1557, was made Dean of Dur-
ham, which dignity, however, he enjoyed only two years,
being obliged to resign it at the end of that time. When
appointed Dean of Durham he was so much respected for
his learning and piety that a bishoprick was offered him,
which he refused. Whilst Fellow of Magdalene College,
he was Master of the College School, where he gained
great and deserved reputation as a teacher. Amongst his
pupils he had John Parkhurst, Bishop of Norwich, an
epigram of whose composition on the learning of his
master is here subjoined :
De Tho. Robertsono olim pr&ceptore suo.
Multi grammaticen illustravere libellis,
Ex quibus est ijsdetn gloria parta viris;
Nemo Robertsono tamen hancftlicius unquam
Tractavit, nemo dexteritate part.
Hoc gaudeiepotes, populosa Britannia, alumno,
Hunc licet invideant ccetera regna tibi.
Dr. Robertson was the author of four works on the
subject of Latin Grammar, which were published at Basil;
besides which, two tracts of his are appended to Burnet's
History of the Reformation, viz. "Resolutions of some
Questions concerning the Sacraments" and " Resolutions
of Questions relating to Bishops and Priests, and of other
matters tending to the Reformation of the Church of Eng-
land, begun to be made by King Henry the
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HUGH PAULIN CRESSY, Son of Hugh Cressy, was
born in Wakefield in the year ] 605, and educated at the
Grammar School, from whence he went to Merton Col-
lege, Oxford, of which Society he was subsequently a
Fellow. He travelled with Charles Berkley, Esq. and after
taking orders, became Chaplain to the Earl of Strafford,
as also to Lord Falkland, whom he accompanied to Ireland,
where he obtained the Deanery of Leighlin, to which was
shortly after added a Canonry of Windsor, but the troubles
which then broke out, prevented his enjoying his prefer-
ment. This happened in 1643, and in 1644 we find him
at Rome, recanting the protestant doctrines and embracing
Popery. He had a great friend in Dr. Hammond, to
whom he sent a copy of his reasons for embracing the
Roman Catholic Faith, which reasons he had published
previous to his becoming a Benedictine Monk. The Dr.
invited him back to England, with a promise that he
should be well provided for and enjoy full liberty of con-
science; but he rejected this friendly offer, observing that
he had embraced an order, which enjoined poverty and a
renunciation of the world. Being presented by the Queen
with 100 crowns, he settled amongst the Benedictines at
Douay, where he changed the name of Hugh Paulin for
that of Serenus, With the Benedictines of Douay he re-
mained seven years, and was afterwards sent to England
as one of the Mission. He became Chaplain to Catherine,
Infanta of Portugal and wife of Charles the II. For many
years he was a zealous writer for the Catholic cause, and
some of his works were answered by Dr. Stijlingfleet and
ic 5fcetd) of
Lord Clarendon. His principal Work u The Church His-
tory of Brittany " was published in 1688, and presents a
strange medley of learning, industry, and superstition.
He died in the house of Mr. Caryle at East Grinstead in
Sussex, on the 10th of August, 1674, in the 69th year of
his age.
CHARLES HOOLB was born in this town, in the year
1610, and received his education at the Grammar School,
then under the superintendence of Mr. Doughty. Having
prepared himself for the University he was admitted at
Lincoln College, Oxford, through the interest of Dr.
Sanderson, to whom he was related and who in more in-
stances than one greatly befriended him. At College, Mr.
Hoole was soon distinguished for his attainments in clas-
sical learning, and immediately after having taken his
first degree, was appointed Master of the Grammar School
of Rotherham, by the kind interference of his friend Dr.
Sanderson. At the regular period he commenced Master
of Arts, and continued to superintend the School at
Rotherham till the breaking out of the civil wars, when
being known as a strenuous royalist, he was obliged to
leave Yorkshire and to take refuge in London. Here he
gained much reputation by the rapidity with which he
advanced his pupils, for he still continued the profession of
a teacher, first in Red Cross Street and afterwards in Token
House Yard. Upon the restoration, the inconveniences
Mr. Hoole had undergone on account of his loyalty, and
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the promotion of his friend and relative Dr. Sanderson to
the See of Lincoln, afforded him great hopes of advance-
ment in the Church ; indeed his prospects at first were
very cheering, for that Prelate made him his Chaplain and
gave him a prebendal stall in the Church of Lincoln ; but
all his hopes were soon crushed by the death of his patron,
and he eventually retired to the small Rectory of Stork in
Essex, where he continued to reside till the day of his
death, March 7th, 1666. Mr. Hoole was the author of
several works on education, and though great improve-
ments in the mode of imparting instruction have taken
place since his time, yet his publications prove the repu-
tation he had acquired, to have been well founded and not
greater than he merited.
JEREMIAH WHITACRE, or WHITAKER, was born about
the same time as Mr. Hoole, and proceeded from the
Grammar School of Wakefield to Sidney College, Cam-
bridge, where he took the degrees of B. A. and M. A. at
the regular times. On leaving the University he was ap-
pointed to the Mastership of Oakham School, and subse-
quently to the living of Stretton, both in the County of
Rutland. He was one of the Divines in the Assembly of
1642, and obtained much credit on that occasion for the
propriety and moderation of his conduct. Being chosen
to fill the office of Lecturer at St. Mary Magdalen's, Ber-
mondsey, he was much admired as an earnest, zealous and
orthodox preacher. In benevolence and true charity he
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was excelled by none, and as long as his purse contained
any thing, so long were the indigent sure of having their
applications for relief attended to. After suffering with
exemplary patience, many long and painful attacks of the
stone, he died on the 6th of June 1654, lamented by all
who knew him.
DR. JOHN RADCLIFFE, Founder of the magnificent
Library at Oxford which bears his name, was born at
Wakefield in the year 1653, and educated at the Gram-
mar School, from whence he removed to Oxford, where
he was a Student at University College in 1666. Soon
after taking the degree of B. A. he was elected Fellow of
Lincoln College, and then commenced the necessary
studies preparatory to his becoming a Physician. The pro-
fessional works he appears to have principally consulted,
were those of Dr. Willis, at that time a Physician of re-
markable eminence in London ; but books do not seem to
have claimed much of his notice, for it is reported that
being once asked by a friend to shew him his library, he
pointed to a skeleton and a herbal and said " these are my
library." In 1675 he began to practice, having then pro-
ceeded Bachelor of Physic, and immediately commenced
a mode of treating his patients, so entirely different from
that of the other physicians, that he was called by them the
empiric, which insult he retorted by styling them old
nurses. Nothwithstanding the disputes he was thus in-
volved in, he was so successful in his practice, that in less
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than two years his reputation was equal to that of the
oldest of his opponents. It has been thought that his wit
and vivacity had greater weight than his learning, in
securing to him so great a share of public favour, but
in more than one instance this disposition of temper
produced a contrary effect: indeed he lost his fellowship
at Lincoln, in consequence of having levelled some jests
against Dr. Marshall, Rector of that College, who to
punish him refused a faculty to dispense with his taking
orders, without which he could no longer hold that ap-
pointment. He accordingly resigned it in 1677* and in
1682 took the degree of M. D. After this he continued
to reside at Oxford two years, during which period his
wealth and reputation rapidly increased. Leaving Oxford,
he went to London and settled in Covent Garden, where
his abilities soon introduced him into very extensive prac-
tice. In 1686 he was appointed Physician to the Princess
Anne of Denmark, and about this time he testified his
respect for University College, by presenting to the Chapel
of that College an elegant painted window, on which,
besides the subject of the painting (the Nativity of our
Saviour) is the following inscription,
D.D. JOAN. RADCLIFFE, M.D. HUJUS COLLEGII QUONDAM
ALUMNUS, A.D. MDCLXXXVII.
Though the manners of Dr. Radcliffe were not such
as to render him an acquisition at Court, yet his great
reputation caused him often to be sent for to King
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William and the Nobility in attendance on that monarch.
From the revolution to the year 1699, he was in great
favour with the King; but at that period he allowed him-
self to indulge in a jest, which his Majesty never forgave.
The King had returned from Holland in a very weak and
emaciated state, and on his arrival sent for the Doctor, to
whom he shewed his ancles, which were much swollen, and
said, "what do you think of these?" to which Radcliffe
bluntly replied, " why truly I would not have your Ma-
jesty's two legs for your three kingdoms." This unfeel-
ing mode of answering his enquiries the King could never
be persuaded to overlook. From many circumstances
which occurred during the Doctor's life, it is, however,
fair to conclude that his bluntness concealed much of the
milk of human kindness, and that in most instances this
want of feeling was affected. In the sorrow he expressed
at the death of the Duke of Beaufort and Lord Craven it
was evident that, under a rough and ungracious demean-
our, he possessed a tender and amiable disposition. In
private life he was ever a staunch friend, and his benevo-
lence both public and private was very great. In 1693
he was on the point of marrying a lady with a very large
fortune, but he unexpectedly discovered that she was in-
timately connected with her father's clerk; under this
trying disappointment the generosity of Dr. Radcliffe's
character displayed itself in a striking manner, for instead
of resenting the failure of his expectations by the lady's
misconduct, he warmly pleaded her cause with her father,
and ultimately succeeded in persuading him to sanction
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her marriage with the man of her choice. Another in-
stance of his generosity is that of his providing for a crimi-
nal who had robbed him; and on one occasion, having
discovered that he had wrongfully suspected a servant of
dishonesty, and in consequence dismissed him from his
service, he did not allow a day to elapse before he made
reparation, by reinstating the suspected person in his for-
mer occupation.
It has been stated before, that Dr. Radcliffe was a
man of great wit, to which may be added that his
vivacity always exhibited itself and was hardly ever to
be disturbed. A proof of this happy disposition occur-
red one day when he was entertaining a party of his
friends, with whom whilst he was enjoying himself, he
received intelligence that a vessel, on which he had em-
barked 5,000 as a speculation, had been taken by the
enemy. His friends condoling with him on the loss,
would have taken their leave, but he requested them to
compose themselves and to push round the bottle, for he
could make himself whole again by going up as many
pairs of stairs. His strength of constitution enabled him
to indulge in conviviality and the pleasures of the table,
which no man enjoyed more than himself; and as his
society was much courted, he often entertained at his own
house the greatest men of the times; amongst other dis-
tinguished characters, by whom he was thus honoured,
was Prince Eugene, who once dined with him, on which
occasion the eccentricity of Dr. Radcliffe's character evinc-
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ed itself in the dinner, which instead of consisting, as might
have been imagined, of the delicacies of the season, was
nothing more than a joint of beef and a pudding, for which
the Prince thanked him, observing that he was much
better pleased to be treated as a soldier than as a courtier.
The medical acquirements of Dr. Radcliffe were very
great and his treatment of many diseases, particularly the
Small Pox, was eminently successful ; though, contrary
to the practice of that day, he combated this dreadful
malady by a cool regimen, the efficacy of which and its
superiority over the usual mode he made evident by the
numbers he saved from death. Indeed whatever case he
undertook, was managed in such a manner as to evince
the ability of the physician and the judgment he exercised
in taking nature for his guide instead of his opponent.
To use the words of Dr. Mead, " he was deservedly at the
head of his profession, on account of his great medical
penetration and experience." To the day of his death,
which took place on the 1st of November, 1714, Dr.
Radcliffe continued to increase in wealth and reputation.
He was 64 years old when he died, and it is generally
imagined that his death was accelerated by his vexation at
having, in a moment of ill-humour, neglected the request
of the Privy Council to attend Queen Anne in her last ill-
ness. He was buried with great solemnity in St. Mary's
Church at Oxford, to which University he was a most
liberal Benefactor, having bequeathed to it 40,000 for
the purpose of building the Library which bears his name;
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together with a Salary of 150 per annum for the Libra-
rian; 100 to purchase books; and 100 to keep them
in repair. He also founded two fellowships " for persons
to be elected out of the University of Oxford, when they
are M. A. and entered on the Physic line." These fellow-
ships are tenable for ten years and produce 300 per ann.
each. The foundation of the Library was laid in June,
1736, and the building was opened on the 13th of April,
1749, in grand procession by Dr. Radcliffe's Trustees and
the Heads of houses. He also left sufficient funds to build
and furnish a Public Infirmary on the North Side of the
City of Oxford, and an Observatory, both of which bear
his name and add to the advantages which that University
so largely enjoys from his munificence.
RICHARD THOMPSON was a native of Wakefield, born
about the same time as Dr. RadclhTe, and educated at the
Grammar School, from whence he was sent to University
College, Oxford, and remained there till the time of his
commencing B.A. after which he removed to Cambridge
and there took the degree of M.A. He next became
Curate to Dr. Pierce at Brington in Northamptonshire,
and when the Doctor became Dean of Salisbury, he made
Mr. Thompson a Prebendary, and gave him the Church of
St. Mary at Marlborough ; in addition to which he obtain-
ed the Church of Bedminster near Bristol, and the Vicarage
of St. Mary, Redcliffe, in that city. Mr. Thompson was
a very zealous churchman, and during the disturbances
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in 1678, having to preach at Salisbury, he remarked in
the course of his sermon that " there was no popish but a
presbyterianplot" from this circumstance he obtained the
name of a Papist. He strenuously opposed petitions for
the sitting of Parliament and suffered in consequence of
his opposition. He attracted the attention of King Charles
the 2nd. who as a recompence for what he had undergone,
made him Dean of Bristol, in consequence of which ap-
pointment he was created Dr. of Divinity at Cambridge.
Dr. Thompson died at Bristol in 1685, and was buried in
the South Aisle of the Cathedral there.
WILLIAM PINDAR, son of Nicholas Pindar and a con-
temporary of Dr. Thompson, was a native of Wakefield
and received the early part of his education at the Gram-
mar School of the town. He was taken from School with
the intent of being brought up to trade, and was for some
time apprentice to an oil-drawer in Wakefield, but being
of very studious habits, removed to Oxford and took his
degree at the usual time. He was Rector of St. Ebbes,
Oxford, and became Chaplain to Ford, Lord Gray. He
was a man of sound doctrine, and very energetic in his
preaching ; and it was hoped that he would have been of
great service to the Church of England, but his early
death, which took place in 1678, defeated all the expec-
tations of his friends, and of those who had looked to him
as an able advocate and defender of that Church, of which
he was so distinguished a member.
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JOSEPH BINGHAM, whose works have obtained for him
the name of " the learned Bingham" was born here in the
year 1658. After having been for some years in the Gram-
mar School of his native place, he was entered a member of
University College, Oxford, and became Fellow at the re-
gular time. He continued at Oxford for a considerable
period, and at last left it in consequence of being publicly
censured, for a Sermon he had preached upon the Trinity.
He now resided at Headbourn-worthy near Winchester,
to the Rectory of which place he was presented in 1690,
by his fellow- townsman Dr. Radcliffe. It was in this re-
tirement that he began to compose his great work the
" Origines Ecclesiasticce, or Antiquities of the Christian
Church." The first volume of this book appeared in 1708,
and the whole is highly creditable to the talents, learning
and persevering industry of its author. Besides this la-
borious composition, he was author of " The French
Church's Apology for the Church of England" "A Scho-
lastic History of Lay Baptism" and " A Discourse con-
cerning the Mercy of God to penitent Sinners" It might
have been expected that the value and celebrity of Bing-
ham's works would have procured their author some ele-
vated rank in the Church, but he received no further
addition to his income than that of the Rectory of Havant
near Portsmouth, to which Bishop Trelawney collated
him in 1712; and this he enjoyed till his death, August
17th, 1723, after having, like many others, reduced him-
self almost to poverty, by embarking his little property
in the South Sea Bubble.
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DR. JOHN POTTER, Archbishop of Canterbury, son
of Mr. Thomas Potter, a linen draper in this town, was
born in the year 1674, as appears from the following
entry in the matriculation book of the University ot
Oxford," 1688. 18 Mail Joh. Potter, fil. Th. P. Wake-
field Ebor. paup. an. nat. 14." He was educated at the
Grammar School and entered a Servitor of University
College, Oxford, at the age of 14, as is seen from the
above extract. On his first admission in College he be-
came a pupil of Mr. Bateman, at whose death he was in-
structed by Mr. Bingham. He commenced B. A. in
1691-2. In 1698 he was ordained Deacon, and in 1699
Priest, by Bishop Hough. In the year 1694 he was made
Fellow of Lincoln College, and in the same year published
" Pariantes Lectiones et Notoe adPlutarchi Librum De au-
diendis poetis" which was printed at the Theatre at the
cost of Dr. Charlett, Master of University College, of
whom Dr. Potter thus speaks in his address to the reader;
" Totum opus debes eximio viro Arturo Charletto, cujus
hortatu susceptum est : viro inter prcecipuaOxonice nostrre
ornamenta memorando, tarn impense colit studia, studi-
osos amat, fovet, provehit." He soon after published
Pariantes lectiones et Notoe ad Basilii Magni Orationem
ad Juvenes, quomodo cum Fructu legere possint Graccorum
Libros.
In 1694 he proceeded M. A. and in 1697 published a
folio edition of Lycophron, which is considered very valu-
able, and was reprinted in 1702. The first volume of his
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" ArchtEologia Grceca, or. Antiquities of Greece" was print-
ed in the same year, and the second volume, which com-
pleats that truly useful work, appeared in the year follow-
ing. It has since passed through a vast many editions,
and has been translated into latin. Its great utility is
known to every scholar, and will always secure it a ready
and extensive circulation. These works procured their
author the friendship and correspondence of the learned
abroad and at home, amongst whom was Grcevius, to
whom he dedicated the 2nd edition of his Lycophron.
Having taken the degree of B.D. in 1704, he was ap-
pointed Chaplain to Archbishop Tennison and went to re-
side at Lambeth. In 1705 he was presented by the Arch-
bishop to the Rectory of Great Mongeham in Kentj in
1706 he becameD.D. resigned his fellowship, and was made
Chaplain to the Queen ; the next year he was presented
by the Archbishop to the Rectory of Monks Risborough,
in Buckinghamshire, and afterwards to that of Newing-
ton, Oxfordshire ; about this time he published "A Dis-
course of Church Government" and in 1708, through the
interest of the Duke of Marlborough, he was appointed
Regius Professor of Divinity and Canon of Christ Church,
Oxford. In 1715 he was elected Bishop of Oxford, through
the interest of the same nobleman. This year he also sent to
press an edition of" Clemens Alexandrinus" in 2 vols. folio,
and "A Sermon preached before the House of Lords on the
day of the King's Accession" In 1716 and 1719 he pub-
lished his " Charges to the Clergy of his Diocese," to the
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latter of which the Bishop of Bangor replied; against whose
accusations Dr. Potter published an able " Defence of the
late Charge delivered to the Clergy of the Diocese of Oxford."
In 1727 he published " A Sermon preached at the Corona-
tion of King George 2nd. and Queen Caroline," and in 1736
on the death of Archbishop Wake he was translated to
the Archiepiscopal See of Canterbury, which high station
he filled for ten years, dying in 1747- He was buried in
the Chancel of Croydon Church under a plain stone, bear-
ing the following inscription, Here lieth the Body of the
most Reverend John Potter, D. D, Archbishop of Canter-
bury, who died Oct. lOfh, 1747? in theJAth year of his age.
Dr. Potter was married soon after his appointment to
the Divinity Professorship, and had a large family, six of
whom survived him. He was distinguished for piety,
learning and prudence: by some indeed, particularly by
Whiston, he has been accused of pride and hauteur, but
there is no ground for concluding that he did more than
sustain his high office with the dignity and decorum it re-
quired. His moderation in politics cannot but be admired,
particularly when he is known, not only to have been a
party man himself, but also to have been promoted by the
interest of the party he espoused. The attack made on
him by the Bishop of Bangor he repelled with dignified
firmness, and though much was laid to his charge, yet
nothing could diminish the favour which his established
integrity and credit had procured for him. Through a
very active life, this exemplary prelate and learned man
fully substantiated his claim to the high honours and ele-
vated rank he enjoyed.
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THOMAS ROBINSON, fourth son of Mr. James Robinson,
hosier, was born on the 29th August 1749, in the house
next adjoining to that in which Archbishop Potter lived
during his infancy, and where he probably was born. He
was educated at the Grammar School principally under
the Rev. Mr. Atkinson, who admiring the great industry
and talents of his pupil, took the liveliest interest in pro-
moting his improvement. At 14 years of age he was
taken from school and put to business, which, however,
he soon left, at the solicitation of his Master, to pursue
the necessary studies for his education at the University.
Jn consideration of his diligence the Governors of the
Grammar School allowed him a double exhibition amount-
ing to 40 per annum, and he was admitted a Sizar of
Trinity College, Cambridge. Aremarkable incident occur-
red a short time previous to his removal to Cambridge,
which probably gave a bias to the conduct of his after-life.
He was asked by a poor shoe-maker of the town, if he was
not going to be a clergyman, to which having replied that
he was, the man said, "Then, Sir, I hope you will study
your Bible, that you may be able to feed the flock of
Christ with spiritual food." The honesty and kindness of
the poor man impressed Mr. Robinson's mind in a way
that he never forgot. His character was manly and de-
cided, as may be known from his journey to Cambridge
alone, in order to be examined previous to his residence
there, which took place in October 1768. The regularity
of Mr. Robinson's conduct in College and his strict atten-
tion to religious duties, no less than his industry, talents
loo ^i0tovtc <&fcetrf) of
and success in the prosecution of the studies of the place,
soon secured him the attention of all ranks and made him
many valuable friends. In April 1771 he was elected Scholar
of Trinity College, and in December of the same year he
obtained the 2nd of Dr. Hooper's Prizes for the best Eng-
lish Declamations delivered in the Chapel of that College.
Whilst keeping exercises in the Schools he obtained much
credit for the ingenuity of his arguments, which he always
made himself, a practice very uncommon even with the
first-rate mathematicians, and these were as ably defended
as ingeniously framed. In consequence of his mode of dis-
puting in the schools, he was placed in the first class of
Questionists, and at the conclusion of the Senate House
Examination, was declared Seventh Wrangler; a very
high degree, for one who had not the advantage of a pri-
vate Tutor. In October 1772, though he had left College
and taken the Curacy of Whitcham in the Isle of Ely, yet
it having been determined that the Junior Bachelors
should, contrary to the usual custom, be allowed to sit
for Fellowships, he attended the examination and obtain-
ed one, whilst nine of his seniors were rejected. In 1773
he received the second Prize for the best Latin Essay by
Middle Bachelors; Dr. James, afterwards Master of Rugby,
who particularly excelled in writing Latin prose, having
gained the first. Having obtained his Fellowship he re-
turned to his Curacy, contrary to the advice of Bishop
Hinchliff, then Master of Trinity, who earnestly pressed
on him the advantage of residence. But his inclination
and a sense of duty induced him to relinquish the pros-
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pects held out to him at College, for the more laborious
and less profitable duties of a Parish Priest. His preach-
ing soon attracted attention and drew to the Church a
numerous congregation, composed of persons from his own
and most of the surrounding parishes. He resided at
Witcham for about two years, when he resigned the situ-
ation in consequence of a dispute between him and the
parishioners respecting the singing of hymns, which he had
introduced into the Church service, contrary to their
wishes. He next became Curate to the Rev. Mr. Haines
at Leicester, on the recommendation of Dr. Stevens, then
a Fellow of Trinity. The peculiar doctrines of Mr.
Robinson produced him many opponents as well as friends,
and amongst the latter several dissenters, who returned
to the Church under his ministry. In 1774 he was ap-
pointed Chaplain to the Leicester Infirmary, and in the
same year married a lady to whom he had been engaged
from his first undertaking the Curacy of Witcham.
In 1778 a Tuesday Evening Lecture was founded by
subscription at St. Mary's, Leicester, and Mr. Robinson
was appointed the first Lecturer. In 1778 also, on the
death of Mr. Simmons, Incumbent of St. Mary's, and at the
recommendation of Lord Dartmouth, the living was pre-
sented to him by the Lord Chancellor, but in this situa-
tion he did not meet with much satisfaction at the onset,
for he and his parishioners soon had a dispute about the
singing in the Church, and when this was settled he had
the misfortune to be again involved in a controversy res-
pecting the erection of a new gallery. These unpleasant
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circumstances, however, were obviated in the course of
time, and he continued to live the remainder of his life
on friendly terms with his congregation and parish. In
1785 he published the first edition of his " Scripture
Characters;" this work was well received by the public,
and encouraged him to appear again as an Author, in
a Series of Essays, entitled " The Christian System,"
which did not meet with so favourable a reception as
his former publication. After having led a life of much
usefulness, he died on the 24th of March, 1813, universally
respected by the inhabitants of Leicester, and particularly
by his own parishioners, who entered into a very hand-
some subscription for a monument to his memory, which
was soon after erected in the Church of St. Mary.
Did delicacy permit, the foregoing list might be aug-
mented by the names of other natives of the town, now
living, equally eminent for their talents and attainments
with those already enumerated, and whose conduct has
reflected equal credit upon the place of their birth.
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TERRIER.
MANY exaggerated statements of the value of the
Vicarage have been circulated by persons entirely unin-
formed on the subject. Considering the sources whence
the endowment arises, it will always vary, but that it can
never, even at the most favourable times, afford more
than a very moderate remuneration for the services of a
Clergyman, who has to discharge the multifarious duties
of so extensive a Parish, will be best seen by the follow-
ing Copy of the last Terrier:
A true and perfect Copy of the Terrier, of all the
houses, rights, &c. belonging to the Vicarage of Wake-
field, given in at the primary visitation of the most Rever-
end Father in God, Edward, by Divine Providence, Lord
Archbishop of York, Primate of England and Metropolitan,
holden at Wakefield, the 23rd day of June, 1809.
By the present Vicar, Churchwardens and other substan-
tial inhabitants of the same, whose names are hereunto
subscribed. A Vicarage House, now built with stone and
brick, and covered with stone, containing thirteen rooms,
kitchen, brew-house, cellar, a stable and hay chamber,
built with brick and covered with stone. A garden and a
croft adjoining, together about one acre, fenced with part
stone and part brick wall. Also another little Croft or
Paddock at the back of the house, containing about one
rood, and lying between a close and a garden belonging
to Peregrine Wentworth, Esq. fenced with part pailed
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and part brick wall, and one part hedged. Also a moiety
of the Cliffield Tythe given to the Vicarage by the last
will and testament of Wm. Dennison, Gent. Also the
interest of 100, given by Mr. Edward Watkinson out of
a house or houses now occupied by Mr. Thos. Crowther
and Tenants in Westgate. Also the fifth part of some
lands given by Mr. Richard Wilson, which is at present
one pound six shillings and ten pence per ann. Also by
the impropriators by virtue of an award in a controversy
between them and a former Vicar, concerning the Chancel,
forty shillings yearly, to be paid at Lady Day and Michael-
mas, equal payments. Also a composition for Tythe Her-
bage of a piece of ground lying near Kirkthorpe on the
other side of the river, called Deffers, five shillings, to
be paid at Easter, yearly, now in the occupation of John
Smyth, Esq. Also by the will of Mr. Smyth, late of
Heath, for preaching Two Charity Sermons, one in June,
the other in December, and for catechising the charity
children, forty shillings per annum. Also in pursuance
of an Act of Parliament made and passed in the thirty
third year of his present Majesty, entitled an Act for di-
viding and inclosing the open common fields, ings, com-
mons and waste grounds, within the townships or grave-
ships of Wakefield, Stanley, Wrenthorpe and Thornes, in
the Parish of Wakefield, in the West-Riding of the County
of York, the following allotments were by the Commis-
sioners under the said inclosure, set out and awarded to
the Vicar of Wakefield, in lieu of all vicarial or small
tythes and ecclesiastical dues, moduses, compositions, or
105
other payments in lieu of vicarial or small tythes and of
ail tythes of what nature or kind soever, (mortuaries,
caster offerings and surplice fees excepted) which arise
and grow due to the Vicar within the said town or town-
ships, No. 90 on the plan containing b\. In. 2/P. situate
upon Whinney Moor, bounded eastward by old inclosures,
westward by Horbury road, and southward by Thornes
road. Also No. 479, containing 9A. OR. 5 p. situate upon
the Outwood, near Carr Gate, bounded eastward and
southward by an allotment intended to be awarded to the
Duke of Leeds, westward by Lawns, and southward by
old inclosures, and an allotment intended to be awarded to
the Duke of Leeds. Also, No. 505 containing 80A. 1 R. OP.
(which includes an incroachment, containing OA. 2R. 13p.)
situate upon the Outwood, near Spring Well Hill, bound -
ed eastward by Potovens road and allotments intended to
be severally accorded to John Woollen and Ann his wife,
Mary Bethia Horton, John Milnes, the Rev. Isaac Tyson,
and Mary Bethia his wife, and Thomas Johnson and
Martha his wife, William Sharp, Joseph Young, Samuel
Smalpage and the Duke of Leeds, westward by allotments
intended to be severally awarded to the Duke of Leeds and
John Eadon, northward by the coal road and allotments
intended to be severally awarded to George Waugh, Eliz.
Smithson, Thomas Beaumont, Richard Collet, Joseph
Holdsworth, and Thomas Chippindale (in trust for John
Gill,) and Shepley Watson, and southward by allotments
intended to be severally awarded to Matthew Harper,
Robert Pearson, Tho. and Win. Tew, John Woollen and
p
106 f^tetoric Sfcetrf) of
Ann his wife, Mary Bethia Horton, John Mimes, the
Rev. Isaac Tyson and Mary Bethia his wife, Thomas
Johnson and Martha his wife, Samuel Land, the Duke
of Leeds and John Eadon. Also No. 609 containing
50A. IR. OP. (which includes an incroachment contain-
ing IA. IR. 9p.) situate on the Outwood near the Lawns,
bounded eastward by allotments intended to be severally
awarded to the devisees of Joseph Issot, John Ridsdale,
the Trustees of Stanley and Alverthorpe Poor, the Duke
of Leeds and Lingwell Gate Road, westward by Lawns
Road and allotments intended to be severally awarded
for clay for the roads, the Duke of Leeds, John Parker
and old inclosures, northward by Lawns road and
allotments intended to be severally awarded to the
Duke of Leeds and John Ridsdale, and southward by
allotments intended to be severally awarded to Benjamin
Mitchell, William Brittlebank, the devisees of David
Dunny, Messrs. John Lee, Shepley Watson, and Joseph
Armytage, Robert Pearson, William Beal, the Trustees
of Stanley and Alverthorpe Poor, John Parker, the Duke
of Leeds, Elizabeth Harrison and Grand Stand Road.
Also No. 837 containing 17A. SR. 30r. situate upon the
Outwood near Cockpit Houses, bounded eastward by Lee
Moor Road and the Township of Stanley, westward by
Cockpit Houses Road, northward by allotments intended
to be severally awarded to the Duke of Leeds, Thomas
Pepper, Joseph Spink and the Township of Stanley, and
southward by Upper Lake Lock Road, and the Township
of Stanley. Also No. 867 containing 13A. 3n. 35p. situ-
TOafcefteltf Wwufy. 107
ate upon the Outwood near Cockpit Houses, bounded
eastward by an allotment intended to be awarded to Lady
Irwin, westward by Lee Moor Road, northward by Irwin's
road, and southward by an allotment intended to be
awarded to the proprietors of the coal road. Also No.
886 containing 17A. IR. 2 IP. situate upon the Outwood
near Cockpit Houses, bounded eastward by an allotment
intended to be awarded to the Duke of Leeds, westward
by Upper Lake Lock Road, and an allotment intended to
be awarded to Messrs. John Lee and Shepley Watson,
northward by allotments intended to be severally award-
ed to the Proprietors of the Coal Road and Messrs. John
Lee and Shepley Watson, and southward by Lower Lake
Lock Road. Also the tythe of all the fruits of gardens,
orchards and crofts, together with mortuaries, surplice
dues, caster offerings and small tythes, (excepting wool)
throughout the Chapelry of Horbury. Also the Church
Furniture, consisting of eight bells, a clock and chimes,
organ, three large and seven small brass candlesticks.
Also the communion plate, viz. One large silver flaggon,
gilt; The gift of Mrs. Hannah Redshaiv to PFakefield
Church, the 25th Dec. 1723. One large silver flaggon,
gilt, Magno Dei Triuni, Thomce Scott, indigni hujus
Ecclesice Flcarii donarium. Cujus animac omniumque ex
hoc poculo digne bibentium propitius sit Deus. One large
silver flaggon, gilt, Deo et Ecclesice de Wakefield, 1743.
Two small silver flaggons, Wakejield, 17&7- One silver
cup, " The words which I speak are spirit and life." St.
John, vi. 63. One silver cup, "My blood is drink indeed,"
108 Ptistoric &futcf) of
St. John, vi. 55. A cup and salver, 1740. One large
Silver Dish 47 oz. lOdwts. Deo et Ecclesice de Wake-
fitld D.D.D Gulielmus Malin, M.B. f P. Anno Domini,
1690. One salver, " My flesh is meat indeed" St. John,
vi. 55. One ditto, "Jesus said I am the bread of life,"
St. John vi. 48. All the above plate are silver and gilt;
total 464 oz. ISdwts. The Church and Church Yard
Fence are repaired at the charge of the Parish, excepting
the South and Middle Chancel, the former of which is
repaired by the family of Mr. Pilkington late of Stanley,
and the other by the Impropriators of the Great Tythes.
The Clerk and Sexton paid by the Parish and appointed
by the Vicar.
The weight of the Communion Plate belonging to
Wakefield Church : oz. dwts.
One large Silver Flaggon, ............. ..!.... 98 18
Ditto gilt, The gift of Mrs. Hannah Redshaw, ---- 77 13
Ditto gilt, The gift of the Rev. T. Scott, ........ 79 2
One Chalice, " My blood is drink indeed" ........ 20
One Ditto, ff The words which I speak are spirit i
i.f t *' '
and life, ............................ )
One small Ditto and Stand in a Case, " For the i 15 3
use of Wakefield Church, \SthJune, 1740," 5 16
Two small Silver Flaggons, gilt, ........
One large Silver Dish, gilt, Gulielmus Malin, .... 47 10
One Silver Salver, gilt, " My flesh is meat indeed." 14 7
One Ditto, "Jesus said I am the bread of life" . . 14 /
Total 464 18
SIGNED,
Ri. MUNKHOUSE, Vicar.
GEORGE RIDSDALE,
DANIEL MAUDE,
JOHN HALLILAY,
HALLILEY WM. HODGSON, J> Churchwardens.
JOSEPH HALL,
JOSEPH BATTY,
WM. OTTLEY.
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ADDENDA.
THE Gothic Canopy over the Font, mentioned in
Page 66, was designed by Mr. R. H. Sharp, of York,
Architect, and executed in that city under his immediate
inspection.
In the biographical Notice of Dr. Radcliffe, it should
have been stated that his Heir-at-Law disputed the Doc-
tor's Will; the consequence was a chancery suit, which
remained so long undecided that the accumulated rents
alone were sufficient to pay all the legacies to public
charities. The question then was, what should be done
with the estate originally bequeathed for that purpose,
and the Lord Chancellor decided that the property should
be vested in Trustees, appointed by the court and having
power to employ it for such charitable uses as should
appear to them most consonant with the wishes of the
Testator. When St. John's Church in Wakefield was
built, Dr. Radcliffe's Trustees were applied to for aid,
and they very liberally contributed ,1000, to be vested
in land for the benefit of the Incumbent Curate. This
sum was accordingly laid out in the purchase of an estate
at Alverthorpe.
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INDEX.
ADAMS Charles . . .
. 70 ARMS oR MONUMENTS OF
Altars in the Church
. 2
Dennison . . .
. 51
Alverthorpe ....
78
Disney
51,72
Anchoret . ...
8
Dundas
. 31
ARMS OR MONUMENTS OF
Dunton
. 75
Amory . . .
. 73
Dynely . . .
. 21
Andrews . . .
. 73
East Angles .
. 22
Armytage , . .
. 55
Fairbanck . .
. 71
Ashton . .
13,20
Fairfax . . .
. 37
Atkinson
. 31
Fenav
42
Bacon, Dr. . .
. 34
Fitzwilliam . .
. 22
Balderston . .
20,21
Fleming .
18, 21
Baskervile
. 28
Fowke ....
45
Beauchamp . .
. 22
Frickley . . .
. 15
Bevers
. 56
Fylde ....
16
Birkhead . . .
. 14
Gascoigne . .
17,20
Bissert .
. 16
Gilby ....
15
Bradshaw
. 29
Gorges . .
. 20
Burgh
. 22
Hammerton .
. 18
Burnley . . .
. 20
Hanson . . .
. 51
Chaloner . .
19, 21
Hasselden . .
. 21
Clemetshaw
. 48
Hastings . . .
. 17
Cokson
. 17
Hatfeild . . .
. 15
Cookson, Dr.
. 53
Hodgson, Dr.
. 49
Cromwelbottoro .
19,21
Horburi . . .
. 18
Cwder . . .
. 30
Hulgar . . .
. 20
Dawson . . .
. 42
lugram, . . .
35,36
112 Enfccx*
ARMS OR MONUMENTS OF ARMS OR MONUMENTS
OF
Kennett .... 39
Sill ....
35
Knolles, Dr. . . . 14
Smyth . .
. 36,37
Lacie 17
Soothill . .
. . 21
Lawson . .40,50,53
Spencer . .
. . 56
Linnecar .... 72
Staynton . .
. 19,21
Lister 16
Stead . . .
14
Marsden .... 29
Stephen . .
. . 22
Maude 58
Straubenzee
. . 54
Mawde .... 13
Swillington
. . 22
Middleton .... 19
Tankersley
. . 17
Mirfield . . . 13,32
Thornhill
. . 17
M link-house, Dr. . . 54
Thorold . .
. . 41
Nalson .... 17
Tootal . .
. . 74
Naylor . 56, 57, 59
Tottenham
. . 74
Nevile . . . 18,21
Totty . . .
. . 35
Nichols .... 75 *
Turner . .
. . 47
Nowell .... 21
Vavasour . .
. . 22
Oates 31
Waddington
. 43, 46
Peck . . .15, 19, 21
Wade . . .
16
Pilkington 17,20,21,25,
Warren, Earl .
. . 20
26, 27, 28
Waterton . .
. 18,21
Power, Dr. ... 40
Westerman
. . 60
Pownall .... 39
Wheatley . .
. . 43
Proctor .... 52
White . . .
. . 60
Pymont .... 16
Wilton . .
. 39,50
Richardson, Dr. . . 49
Woodrove
18,21,22
Rickaby .... 75
Wortley . .
. 18,21
Ridsdale . . . 44, 45
York, House of
. . 20.
Rochdale .... 17
Bacon, Dr.
67
Rockley . . . 16,20
Barthrop Jonathan .
. . 70
Savile . . .15,17,25
Bargh Thomas . .
. . 67
Scargill .... 21
Bawden, Rev. Mr. .
. . 78
Sewer .... 19 Bells, Number of
. . 10
113
Weight of ... 11
Bell's School 68
Benefactors to the Town . 32
to the Free School 33
Bonuey, Rev. H. K. . . 20
Bread Booths .... 6
BURIALS, TESTAMENTARY OF
Arayas .... 63
Bradford .... 62
Bunney .... 62
Gargrave .... 64
Grime 62
Hatfeild .... 63
Nevile 63
Peck 64
Pilkington . 62,63,64
Savile . 61, 62, 63, 64
Stanley .... 63
Turton .... 62
Woodrove . 60
Chancel
Stalls in ...
Chantries in this Church
Pilkington's .
22
25
6
25
81
11
9
Childe James . . .
Chimes
Church, Dimensions of .
different erections of 8
Interior of ... 13
Painted Glass in . 13
Churchwardens . . . 67, 70
Churchyard .... 1, 70
Clemetshaw H. ,68
Cressey Hugh Paulin . . 85
Dennison.William ... 67
Dewsbury 78
Dispensary 68
Divine Service, Times of . 69
Domesday Book .... 78
Ed ward the 3rd 8
Epigram on Dr. Robertson 84
Fairbanck John .... 67
Fall- Ings ....... 70
FauldenWm 80
Festival, The Musical . . 68
Flocton Peter 82
Font, The 66
Gill John 70
Grammar School ... 68
Green Coat School ... 66
Hartley John 70
Hoole Charles .... 86
Horbury 78
JewittO. ...... 76
Kirkgate 1
Kirkheaton 78
Knolles Dr. Thomas . . 83
Lancasterian School ... 68
Lectureships 69
Lewes, Monks of ... 2
Lewis Rev. G. W. . . . 69
Licence to eat Meat ... 80
Lister Rev. James ... 80
Maude Francis .... 71
Maudeleine Bridge ... 7
Meager Matthew ... 67
Melton Wm. De. . 2
114
Morley
Mountain Charles
Nave . . . ,
Naylor Rev. M. J.
Nichols Richard .
Non-conformists
78
10, 76
. 65
. 69
. 70
. 71
Nortbg-ate . . . 1, 6, 8, 23
Ordination of the Vicarage . 3
Organ ....... 68
Organist ...... 70
Oxlay . . . . . :. . 82
Parish Clerk . . . . . 70
- Registers .... 79
Parkhurst, Bishop John . 84
Pindar William .... 94
Plague ..... 70,80,81
Plantagenet, Geoffrey . . 2
Plate, Communion ... 24
- Weight of . . . .108
Potovens ...... 70
Potter, Archbishop ... 98
Priestley Stephen ... 70
Radcliffe Dr. John ... 87
Ratten Row ..'... 6
Rectors, List of .... 12
Rectory House .... 76
Registrar ...... 70
- - Appointment of . 81
Repairs of Vicarage ... 77
Robertson Dr. Thomas . . 83
Robinson John .... 67
Robinson Re v.Thomas . . 99
Rogers Rev. Thomas . . 69
Rood-loft ...... 23
Roof of Chancel . 22
Savile John 8
Saxon Churches .... 78
ScargillJohn 70
Screen 22
Sexton 70
Sharp Rev. Samuel ... 69
Shaw Thomas . . . .70,82
Shaw William .... 82
Sisson Rev. J. L. ^ . . 69
Spicer William .... 71
Spinke George .... 67
St. John's 78
St. Stephen's, Westminster 3
Stanley 78
Table, Communion ... 23
Terrier 103
Thompson Richard ... 93
Thornhill 78
Towler James .... 70
Vicarage Croft .... 71
House .... 76
Valuation of . . 11
Vicars, List of .... 12
Wackefeld, Henry De. . . 83
Waits 82
Watson Thomas .... 82
Westgate 1, 7
Wheatley Francis ... 67
Whitacre Jeremiah ... 87
Whitaker, Dr. T. D. . . 79
"White John 70
Williams, Picture by . . 23
Williamson Henry ... 67
Wright Robert .... 70
E RRATA.
Page 13, last line, for 1918, read 1618.
15, 10th line, for Saville read Savih.
15, 13th, ditto ditto.
20, Note, for Fotheringay read Fot heringhay.
43, 7th line, before " life" insert " throughout that,"
68, 9th line, for did read died.
6), 14th line, for 1769, read 1760.
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