This is an extract taken from the Embleton parish Churchwardens' Account book of 1727 to 1822. The extract relates to payments made on the 17th April 1791. An entry for cleaning the church and washing the linen has been made. Payment of £1 10 shillings was approved. This is roughly equivalent to £60 at today's values.
Many of the Embleton parish records are deposited with Northumberland Archives Service. Previously they were kept at the church. For many years church records were stored in the Parish Chest. This tradition dates back to medieval times. The Chest would usually be found in the vestry and kept under lock and key. All church records would be stored there. For example, baptism registers, poor relief records and churchwardens' accounts would all be found within the Chest.
