The Visitation Of Derbyshire

The Visitation of Derbyshire: Taken in 1662 and Reviewed in 1663 (1879) is a historical book written by William Dugdale. The book provides a detailed account of the visitation of Derbyshire that took place in 1662 which was conducted by officials of the Church of England to ensure that the clergy and the laity were adhering to the doctrine and discipline of the Church. The book includes a comprehensive list of the names of the clergy and the laity who were present during the visitation along with their respective parishes and their responses to the questions asked by the officials. The book also provides a detailed account of the religious and social conditions prevailing in Derbyshire during the 17th century. The author William Dugdale was a renowned historian and antiquarian who was appointed as the Norroy King of Arms in 1677. He was known for his meticulous research and his contributions to the study of English history and genealogy. Overall The Visitation of Derbyshire: Taken in 1662 and Reviewed in 1663 (1879) is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Derbyshire the Church of England and the social and religious conditions prevailing in England during the 17th century.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting preserving and promoting the world's literature in affordable high quality modern editions that are true to their original work.