1908 St George's United Free Church Edinburgh Pew Sitting Seat Rent Notice

Description: An original 1908 notice from St George's United Free Church, Edinburgh, regarding the payment of seat rents for the year 1908-9. This notice, dated 19th October 1908, was sent to Mr C Mason. It details the amount payable of £1 for two sittings in Pew No. 57 and outlines the procedures for payment.

Background Information: St George's United Free Church in Edinburgh was a significant congregation within the United Free Church of Scotland, which existed from 1900 to 1929. The practice of seat or pew renting, as detailed in this notice, was a common method of church funding in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Parishioners would pay an annual fee for the exclusive use of specific seats, ensuring both a regular income for the church and a guaranteed place for their family during services. This document offers a fascinating glimpse into the administrative and social history of the church at the time.

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