Faith in the Town: Lay Religion in Northern England, 1740–1830. By Hannah Barker, Carys Brown, Kate Gibson, and Jeremy Gregory. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2025. 464 pp. $130.00 hardcover; £119 Hardback.

Emily Vine

doi:10.1017/s0009640725102655

September 1, 2025Church History

Faith in the Town: Lay Religion in Northern England, 1740–1830. By Hannah Barker, Carys Brown, Kate Gibson, and Jeremy Gregory. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2025. 464 pp. $130.00 hardcover; £119 Hardback.

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To explore the impact of lay religion on the social fabric of Northern England during the 18th and early 19th centuries.
Historical analysis of religious practices
Examination of community records
Comparison with regional socio-political contexts
Lay religion influenced community cohesion
Religious practices shaped local identity
Documented changes in faith expression over time

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This volume analyzes lay religion's role in Northern England's society from 1740 to 1830, suggesting significant cultural implications.

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Faith in the Town: Lay Religion in Northern England, 1740–1830. By Hannah Barker, Carys Brown, Kate Gibson, and Jeremy Gregory. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2025. 464 pp. $130.00 hardcover; £119 Hardback. - Volume 94 Issue 3

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Faith in the Town: Lay Religion in Northern England, 1740–1830. By Hannah Barker, Carys Brown, Kate Gibson, and Jeremy Gregory. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2025. 464 pp. $130.00 hardcover; £119 Hardback.

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Faith in the Town: Lay Religion in Northern England, 1740–1830. By Hannah Barker, Carys Brown, Kate Gibson, and Jeremy Gregory. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2025. 464 pp. $130.00 hardcover; £119 Hardback.

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