The Journal of William Dowsing of Stratford is a historical book that documents the life and work of William Dowsing, a parliamentary visitor who was appointed under a warrant from the Earl of Manchester. The book was written by Dowsing himself and published in 1885. The journal provides a detailed account of Dowsing's travels throughout England, where he was tasked with visiting various churches and chapels to remove any signs of Catholicism or idolatry...