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From Antiquities and Curiosities of the Church, edited by William Andrews; London: William Andrews & Co., 1897; pp. ix-x.

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ANTIQUITIES AND CURIOSITIES OF THE CHURCH.

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Contents.

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1 Church History and Historians.  By Cuming Walters.

17 Supernatural Interference in Church Building.  By W. E. A. Axon, F.R.S.L.

21 Ecclesiastical Symbolism in Architecture.  By Rev. J. Hudson Barker, B. A.

34 Acoustic Jars.  By George C. Yates, F.S.A.

44 Crypts.  By John T. Page.

58 Heathen Customs at Christian Feasts.  By Rev. A. N. Cooper, M.A.

71 Fish and Fasting.  By Rev. J. Hudson Barker, B.A.

78 Shrove-Tide and Lenten Customs.  By Rev. J. Hudson Barker, B.A.

88 Wearing Hats in Church.  By William Andrews, F.R.H.S.

94 The Stool of Repentance.  By Cuming Walters.

111 Cursing by Bell, Book, and Candle.  By Rev. Canon Benham, B.D., F.S.A.

121 Pulpits.  By Rev. Geo. S. Tyack, B.A.

137 Church Windows.  By Rev. Geo. S. Tyack, B.A.

154 Alms-Boxes and Alms Dishes.  By Thomas Frost.

162 Old Collecting Boxes.  By H. Syer Cuming, F.S.A., Scot.

168 Gargoyles.  By T. Tindall Wildridge.

175 Curious Vanes.  By William Andrews, F.R. H.S.

183 People and Steeple Rhymes.  By William Andrews, F.R.H.S.

189 Sun-Dials.  By Thomas Frost.

200 Jack of the Clock-House.  By William Andrews, F.R.H.S.

215 Games in Churchyards.  By England Howlett.

229 Circular Churchyards.  By Rev. Elias Owen, M. A., F.S.A.

236 Church and Churchyard Charms and Cures.  By Rev. R. Wilkins Rees.

256 Yew Trees in Churchyards.  By T. N. Brushfield, M.D.

279 Index.






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