Old English Social Life as told by the Parish Registers was written by T.F. Thiselton-Dyer, and published in 1898. It gives a history and view of old Parish Records in England, and includes superstitions and strange beliefs, epidemics, parish scandals and punishments, birth and baptism, marriage, death and the grave, parish usages, social customs, local events and much more.
A facsinating read, and an invaluable source material for those interested in Family History.
A digital version of the original book, in PDF format is now fully searchable, and can be viewed on any computer using Adobe Acrobat Reader.
