Canterbury Marriage Licences (Second Series) 1619-1660

By Joseph Meadows Cowper

Step into the heart of 17th-century Canterbury, where every marriage licence tells a story of hope, alliance, and community. Canterbury Marriage Licences (Second Series) 1619-1660, compiled by J. Meadows Cowper, opens a rare window onto the lives of Kent's families at a time of profound social and religious change. This meticulously curated collection of marriage licence abstracts is more than a genealogists reference book; it is a lifeline for anyone tracing family history or exploring the fabric of local society. Each entry, drawn from original ecclesiastical legal documents and parish register transcription, offers direct access to the primary source records held in the Canterbury Cathedral archives-making it an indispensable resource for English genealogy sources and local history researchers alike. The volume's scope is both intimate and expansive, capturing the everyday realities and grand ambitions of those who lived, loved, and wed in Canterbury and the surrounding parishes. As one of the most authoritative collections of Anglican church marriage records from this era, it preserves details often lost to time, illuminating connections between families, parishes, and the wider Kent England genealogy landscape. Researchers and collectors will find in these pages not just names and dates, but echoes of vows exchanged under the shadow of civil war and restoration-a testament to resilience and continuity. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today-a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you are a dedicated genealogist, a local history enthusiast, or a lover of classic English sources, this collection stands as a cultural treasure, bridging centuries and bringing the voices of Canterbury's past into sharp, enduring focus.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9354410286
• ISBN13: 9789354410284
• Release Date: February 2020
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 666 Pages
• Weight: 2.12 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"