Last Good Read:Paupers and Pig Killers - the diary of a Somerset Parson 1799-1818
Title:
Paupers and Pig Killers - the diary of a Somerset Parson 1799-1818
Author:
(ed) Jack Ayres
Publication
date:
1984
ISBN:
0750932015
Keystage:
Keystage 3 Keystage 4 Keystage 5
Description:
Extracts from the day to day diary of William Holland, a Somerset Parson. Depicts late 18th Century life with accuracy and humour.
This highlights life in rural areas for the poor - and not so poor - towards the end of the 18th Century, as well as reflecting many of the attitudes and prejudices of the Church of England to Methodists and other unbelievers! It helps to explain more fully the workings of everyday life.
