Subject: Marriage customs and rites

This pamphlet reprints the Marriage Act of 1753, the first British law requiring a formal marriage ceremony. Published by John Baskett in London, the act aimed to end clandestine marriages, particularly those occurring in Fleet Prison. The act detailed regulations for parish marriages, including the publication of banns, ministerial notification, and license requirements. Failure to comply resulted in transportation to the American colonies. Significantly, the act exempted members of the Royal Family, Quakers, Jews, and those in Scotland or abroad.

This book by T. Moore discusses marriage customs and ceremonies, with a specific focus on Jewish traditions detailed on pages 32-38. Published by W. Borradaile in 1823, it offers insights into the diverse practices and beliefs surrounding marriage.