Entries for the tag ‘Purvis, John Stanley (1890-1968)’
Bridlington-born Church of England cleric and historian, editor of a modern English version of the York Cycle of mystery plays. 
- 30 May 1415: A native God creates the first Yorkshireman and -woman in the York mystery plays
- 28 May 1574: William Ireland fails to become Rector of Harthill (South Yorkshire) because of his abysmal ignorance
- 22 August 1596: A lewd church parade at Cawthorne, Barnsley
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Place-People-Play: Childcare (and the Kazookestra) on the Headingley/Weetwood borders next to Meanwood Park.
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