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The above was copied from the Colne Parish registry. Following is a description of Banns contributed by David G.S.Battersby(Revd.): "Banns are read in an English Parish Church at the principle service for three consecutive Sundays before a wedding. They have to be read in the home parish churches of both bride and groom (if they are resident in different parishes). If no impediment to the marriage is alleged a certificate is issued which permits the marriage to take place. The certificate is valid for three months from the date of the last reading.
The banns are not part of the wedding, the wedding service has to occur.
This has been the law since the Prayer Books of Edward V1 1549 & 1552. The only alternative to banns is the issue of a licence - Bishop's, Special Licence from the Archbishop of York or Canterbury, Superintendent Registrar's Licence from a Registry Office."
David G.S.Battersby (Revd.)
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