Project Gutenberg 2004-09-03 Public domain in the USA. 316 Ditchfield, P. H. (Peter Hampson) 1854 1930 Ditchfield, Peter Hampson Ditchfield, Peter H. (Peter Hampson) The Parish Clerk Produced by Jonathan Ingram, Charlie Kirschner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team. "The Parish Clerk" by P.H. Ditchfield is a historical account first published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1907. This work delves into the history and significance of the parish clerk, a role that has gradually diminished over time. It aims to preserve the anecdotes, customs, and duties associated with parish clerks, highlighting both the quaintness and the essential functions they served in their communities. The opening of "The Parish Clerk" introduces the reader to the nostalgic world of ecclesiastical services, painting a vivid picture of the past where parish clerks were integral to church rituals. Ditchfield contrasts the contemporary ecclesiastical practices with those of yore, noting the unique quirks and eccentricities of clerks in earlier times, such as their roles in conducting choirs and the peculiarities of church furnishings. We see the whimsical charm in how clerks would announce hymns and organize congregational singing, alongside amusing anecdotes about their interactions with parishioners and clergy. Through this exploration, readers are invited to appreciate the rich tapestry of history surrounding the parish clerk's office, setting the stage for a detailed examination of its evolution throughout the ages. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 65.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. en Church of England -- Government BX Text Category: History - Other Category: History - Religious 766034 2025-07-06T05:07:51.547955 text/html 656850 2024-10-28T20:20:52 text/html 1527002 2025-07-06T05:08:08.152884 application/epub+zip 1528061 2025-07-06T05:07:55.869933 application/epub+zip 349385 2025-07-06T05:07:53.459970 application/epub+zip 1792538 2025-07-06T05:08:15.703326 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 1696821 2025-07-06T05:08:04.667853 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 526067 2022-09-07T01:47:25.043095 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 600018 2023-10-06T08:56:15.164670 text/plain 580292 2024-10-28T20:20:52 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 16338 2025-07-06T05:08:15.873301 application/rdf+xml 13082 2025-07-06T05:07:54.030925 image/jpeg 3599 2025-07-06T05:07:53.743931 image/jpeg 1456966 2025-07-06T05:07:51.678968 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia