Pawns and Queens--a 15th Century Gwynedd Story--Chapter Thirty-Six

[revanne]

Sounds fascinating. Obviously it was greatly to one's advantage to play Almighty God. I'm guessing a good coat could have been bought for a shilling.

[Evie]

Old Parish Life: A guide for the curious (Justin Lovell Ed, The Bunbury Press 2022)
From the intro:
"The guide arose from an (admittedly odd) enthusiasm for churchwardens' accounts"

"1457 For drink given to the ringers when it thundered...1d (Yeovil, Somerset)
1522 For a coat made when the Resurrection was played, for him that is playing the part of Almighty God...1s (Rye Sussex)"

Time covered, "broadly from medieval to Victorian times...as revealed in churchwardens' accounts and other records"

Thanks! There doesn't seem to be a Kindle version, but I've bookmarked it on Amazon to keep an eye on it in case I can get my hands on a used copy on sale.