The Parish Registers Of St Edmund The King & Martyr Lombard Street Baptisms & Burials 1670-1812 Marriages 1673-1812

Unlock the Secrets of Lombard Street: The Parish Registers of St Edmund the King & Martyr (1670-1812)

Step through the vestry door of one of London's most historic parishes and discover the stories hidden within its hallowed pages. Rising from the ashes of the Great Fire, Sir Christopher Wren's magnificent church of St Edmund the King & Martyr stood as a beacon in the heart of the city's financial district. For over 140 years, its registers meticulously chronicled the lives of the merchants, bankers, silk-weavers, and street-sellers who populated the bustling, soot-stained streets of Lombard Street.

Inside This Essential Genealogical Resource, You Will Find:

Baptisms (1670-1812): Discover the names of newborns entered into the parish fold. Find their parents' names and, in many cases, the occupation of the father, placing your family firmly within the social fabric of post-Restoration London.

Marriages (1673-1812): Witness the unions that formed the very backbone of the community. These entries often include the parish of origin for both bride and groom, a crucial clue for tracing family lines as they moved into the city.

Burials (1670-1812): Mark the end of a life's journey. These poignant records provide dates of interment and the names of the departed, offering a final link in the chain of your family history.

Whispers from Lombard Street: Myths & Legends
These aren't just names in a ledger; they are the souls who walked streets steeped in legend. As you delve into these records, imagine the world your ancestors inhabited—a world alive with myth and mystery.

The Martyr and the Wolf: The church is dedicated to St Edmund, King of East Anglia, who was martyred by the Vikings in the 9th century. Legend tells that after his death, his severed head was guarded by a wolf who refused to let any harm come to it until it could be reunited with his body. For centuries, parishioners of St Edmund's believed
the spirit of the king, and perhaps his loyal wolf, still watched over the street. Was your ancestor one of those who whispered a prayer to the martyred king for protection in the cut-throat world of Lombard Street finance?

The Phoenix from the Ashes: The original medieval church of St Edmund's was utterly destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666, just a few years before these registers begin. The registers you hold are the first records of the "new" parish, born from Wren's brilliant design. Your ancestors' names are among the first to be written in the book of this reborn parish. They were the pioneers who rebuilt London, brick by brick, their lives a testament to the city's resilience.

The Ghostly Banker's Ledger: Lombard Street was, and remains, the heart of Britain's financial industry. Local legend speaks of a spectral figure, sometimes seen on foggy nights, poring over an invisible ledger on the church steps. He is said to be the ghost of a 17th-century goldsmith-banker who took his own life after a disastrous investment. As you search the marriage and burial records, you may even find his name, a chilling reminder of the high stakes and immense pressures that defined the world your ancestors inhabited.

Why These Registers are Indispensable for Your Research:

Break Down Brick Walls: Spanning over 140 years, this collection provides a continuous thread of data that can help you overcome frustrating gaps in your family tree.

Context is Everything: Living in St Edmund's parish meant living at the epicentre of global trade, finance, and social change. These records add colour and context to the raw data of your lineage.

High-Quality Reproduction: This edition features clear, faithful transcriptions, complete with an introduction that provides historical context and a useful surname index to accelerate your search.

Don't let your ancestors' stories remain lost in the annals of time. Connect with their struggles, their celebrations, and their lives in one of London's most iconic parishes.

Order your copy of "The Parish Registers Of St Edmund The King & Martyr, Lombard Street" today and begin your journey into the heart of your family's London heritage!