Today I have uploaded extracts from the Churchwardens' Accounts, 1776-1850 for the parish of Aughton, in the East Riding. Not as littered with names as Overseers of the Poor Accounts, the Churchwardens' Accounts provide a tantalising glimpse of life in the parish. The accounts inform us, for example, that ale, bread and wine, were claimed each Noverber the 5th (bonfire night) as well as bell ringing. That the cleaning of the church and the washing of church linen were often undertook by a poorer parishioner, which brought in much needed extra cash. There were also expenses for repairs to the church stable. I had never thought about this, so I guess it was an early form of church car-park! Local tradesmen were mentioned frequently, as they provided the bricks, tiles, mortar, lime etc for the repairs to the church. Claims were made for the time taken to write up the accounts, and for writing the terriers, briefs, compiling census returns, and various parish taxes. The income of the parish was also itemised, giving details of charitable bequests to the parish, and the bank interest that such bequests generated. The income from the leasing of church land was given, and occasional notes of new leases being granted. Have a look, and if interesting see what exists for your parish of interest. Cheers Colin http://www.aughton.info/people/parish-records/churchwardens-accounts.html