andiu12
RootsChat Extra
 
Offline
Posts: 25
Census information Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
|
Hi I have a couple of ancestors who were married in St Mary Le Bow Church in Durham in 1808. I found the record in the Pallots Marriage index.
I think the St Mary Le Bow Church in Durham is just to the side of the Cathedral and is now a Heritage Museum.
It says that they were "of the college". Does anyone know what this means?
I don't think the university existed as such in 1808.
Any help would be appreciated - thank you
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
stanmapstone
RootsChat Marquessate
       
Offline
Posts: 4294
My answers only refer to England and Wales
|
The College is the name given in Durham to the Cathedral Close, which is an extra-parochial area
Stan
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
andiu12
RootsChat Extra
 
Offline
Posts: 25
Census information Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
|
Thanks Stan
Can you tell me exactly what the Cathedral Close is - is it just an area of Durham or a street name.
Thanks Andrea
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
stanmapstone
RootsChat Marquessate
       
Offline
Posts: 4294
My answers only refer to England and Wales
|
Hi Andrea, It is on the south side of the Cathedral and is the home of the Cathedral clergy and others associated with its life.
Stan
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
andiu12
RootsChat Extra
 
Offline
Posts: 25
Census information Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
|
That is really interesting, Stan
Do you know if it would it just be the county records office where I would go to find out some more information about these 2 particular ancestors, or is there anywhere on line that I could look for more info.
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
andiu12
RootsChat Extra
 
Offline
Posts: 25
Census information Crown Copyright, from www.nationalarchives.gov.uk
|
Stan
I checked the Bishop's Transcripts (never seen them before) and found out some information, not only about the two people I was looking for but also for quite a few other people too. I'm really pleased. Thanks very much for your help!!!  Andrea
|
|
|
|
|
Logged
|
|
|
|