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"Buried according to the Act"

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Maxine

Maxine Report 16 Jun 2003 09:20

thanks for confirming my sanity Sue! Sorry it wasn't more help - but you're right it is quite interesting!

Sue

Sue Report 15 Jun 2003 21:55

Hi Maxine You're not going mad, it was me that posted the query about 'certified according to Act of Parliament'. I think my query is about a different act though, as the burials took place in 1920 after the act you mention was repealed. It's very interesting to learn about these old acts, makes you wonder what future generations will think of some of our current acts and laws! Sue Langley Vale Epsom Downs (home of the Derby!)

Maxine

Maxine Report 15 Jun 2003 19:03

I may be going completely mad( often has it been said!)but I'm sure I read a message querying what "buried according to the act" meant. I have searched the last goodness knows how many messages and I can't find it. Anyway if it is of any interest to anyone it refers to an Act of 1666, which was designed to promote the UK Woollen Industry. It stated that people could only be buried in Wool, with wool linings in the coffins etc..This was to halt a decline caused by imported Linens,cottons and silks, which the wealthier folk much prefered. Apparently it worked! and the Industry did receive a boost. The act was repealed in 1814. I just read all this in an old magazine my father gave me - I thought it was quite interesting- I hope it is of use to someone else. Regards Maxine