The Society for the Reformation of Manners in Hull, 1698-1706

Name: The Society for the Reformation of Manners in Hull, 1698-1706
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The Society for the Reformation of Manners in Hull, 1698-1706 delves into the historical efforts of a group aiming to instil moral discipline in early 18th-century Hull. The book provides insights into their campaigns against vice and immorality, illustrating the social and cultural ethos of the period. Through detailed accounts, it paints a vivid picture of the challenges faced in enforcing proper conduct and the societal impact of these endeavours.
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This book may appeal to you if you’re intrigued by historical societies and their efforts to reform societal behaviour during the late 17th and early 18th centuries. It offers a fascinating glimpse into the social and moral fabric of Hull during this period, revealing how collective actions and religious motivations influenced local customs and governance.

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The Society for the Reformation of Manners in Hull, 1698-1706 was formed in 1698 by religiously-inspired mariners, merchants, and tradesmen who aimed to hinder the spread of sin and wickedness in their town. Their methods included initiating prosecutions against their neighbours' transgressions and sponsoring sermons on the subject of spiritual reformation.

Unlike other religious societies of this period, the majority of the leading members of the Hull society were Dissenters from the Church of England. For many nonconformists, the period represented a providential 'now or never' moment for moral reform. The Society's activities shed considerable light on the degree to which High Churchmen were willing to tolerate the Toleration.

An exceptional survival for a regional society for the reformation of manners, this volume presents their records in full for the first time, with an introductory essay analysing its origins, membership, methods, and ultimate decline.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781786839558

Publisher: University of Wales Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 December 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: University of Wales Press

Illustration: Not illustrated

Contributors:

Edited by Daniel Reed

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Width: 148.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 160

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European History History & Archaeology History & Military Non-Fiction Religion & Spirituality

About the Author

Daniel Reed is a research fellow and public engagement manager in the School of History, Philosophy, and Culture at Oxford Brookes University.