Free seats: In Anglican churches in England in the 19th century more prosperous families rented their pews, but some free seats were available for the poor. Wood engraving by John Emms, London, 1872.

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Free seats: In Anglican churches in England in the 19th century more prosperous families rented their pews, but some free seats were available for the poor. Wood engraving by John Emms, London, 1872.

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