medieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture
********************************************************************** To join the list, send the message: join medieval-religion YOUR NAME to: [log in to unmask] To send a message to the list, address it to: [log in to unmask] To leave the list, send the message: leave medieval-religion to: [log in to unmask] In order to report problems or to contact the list's owners, write to: [log in to unmask] For further information, visit our web site: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/medieval-religion.htmlmedieval-religion: Scholarly discussions of medieval religion and culture Katherine French wrote:rood lofts in england sometimes had organs, sometimes had chapels/altars, and sometimes housed the parish chest. my guess is that if they had chapels or altars they would have been included in the processions."Chapels" would probably be an exaggeration, given the size of the rood lofts - and a procession would be impossible! A rood loft would certainly be a safe place for a parish chest if access was difficult. But do we have actual records of them being stored in this location?as for choirs--i think i've seen references to children/boys as choristers, but i can't quite place where i've seen it.Boy choristers are usually mentioned in the context of a collegiate church. By the sixteenth century, a few London parish churches could afford to employ an adult choir. And that what's puzzling me - a choir would expect to be paid. John Briggs ********************************************************************** To join the list, send the message: join medieval-religion YOUR NAME to: [log in to unmask] To send a message to the list, address it to: [log in to unmask] To leave the list, send the message: leave medieval-religion to: [log in to unmask] In order to report problems or to contact the list's owners, write to: [log in to unmask] For further information, visit our web site: http://www.jiscmail.ac.uk/lists/medieval-religion.html