The Rites of Passage of Baptism, Marriage and Death in Shotton Colliery

Description

A study of birth, marriage and death customs observed by the people of Shotton Colliery in the early part of the twentieth century, based on printed sources and recollections gathered by the collector during interviews with local people.


The study comprises two parts. The first, Background, contains chapters on the history of the village, religion in the village (Church of England, Methodist, Catholic, Salvation Army), and the appearance of the village. Part Two concerns christening, wedding and funeral ceremonies, and its three chapters are illustrated with photographs and personal recollections of informants. An Appendix contains photocopies of printed items and photographs relating to the three rites of passage, including a confirmation ceremony, Salvation Army wedding and christening, Certificate of Dedication, Cradle Roll certificate, baptism card and funeral card.

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The theses and dissertations in this subfonds are available for consultation in the searchroom of Special Collections, University of Leeds, by all bona fide researchers. Conditions relating to access and use have, in a number of cases, been applied to particular items by individual depositors. These are noted within the relevant individual records.

Material in this collection is in copyright. Photocopies or digital images can only be supplied by the Library for research or private study within the terms of copyright legislation. It is the responsibility of the researcher to obtain the copyright holder's permission to reproduce for any other purpose. Guidance is available on tracing copyright status and ownership.

Related material

Audio tape LAVC/SRE/A086, recorded in 1980 in Shotton Colliery to accompany a piece of written coursework (held in the Folk Life File at LAVC/FLF/3/8/4) by Lesley Hargreaves . Includes the recollections of two informants, relating in part to birth, marriage and death customs observed in the village.


An article, extracted from the 'Northern Echo' newspaper, 15 July 1982, on Lesley Hargreaves' research into mourning customs and funeral teas in the village of Shotton Colliery is held in the Folk Life File at LAVC/FLF/1/3/8.

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