Kildwick Parish Library

The Kildwick Parish library is a collection of 62 books dating from the 16th- to the 19th-centuries. 

It includes Protestant ecclesiastical works such as

  • Biblical commentaries
  • Collections of sermons
  • Philosophical works

How to access the collection

The books can be accessed via YorSearch. Items can be consulted in the Borthwick Search Room. Material cannot be loaned outside the University of York without the permission of the owners.

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About the collection

The collectors

Several of the books appear to have been given to the parish by the lords of the manor of Kildwick. Henry Currer (1651-1722) owner of Kildwick Hall (30 books donated between 1710 and 1722) and his son Haworth (1690-1744) (4 books donated between 1725 and 1727). Another family member Wiliam Currer of Steeton also donated books. There is one manuscript which includes the lectures of John Pering, vicar in the parish from 1806, and also includes recipes and household hints and tips.

Acquisition

The books were deposited at the University in 2019 on permanent loan from the Vicar and parochial church council.

Related collections

  • Halifax Parish library
  • Slaithwaite Parish library
  • Mirfield Theological Library
  • Parish Libraries in York Minster Library

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