Account by James W. Clark of a visit to Mary Anne Girling and ‘the Children of God’ at Tiptoe Farm near Hordle, Hampshire
With (fols. 217-218) a copy of Mrs. Girling’s tract The close of the dispensation [1883].
Dates
- Creation: 1883-1886
Extent
32 Leaves
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Eng. misc. c. 652, fol. 187].
Shelfmark:
MS. Eng. misc. c. 652, fols. 187-218
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 21371
Abstract
Account by James W. Clark of a visit to Mary Anne Girling and ‘the Children of God’ at Tiptoe Farm near Hordle, Hampshire
Biographical / Historical
Mary Ann Girling (1827-1886) was the founder of the Children of God. She believed that she was Christ incarnate and her followers believed that they were immortal. They were described as Shakers by outsiders but called themselves, Children of God. Their settlement at Tiptoe became a tourist attraction. For further details see the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography. James Walker Clark (1858-1936) was a draper and successful business man from Halifax in Yorkshire. For further details see the entry for his son, Sir George Norman Clark in the Oxford Dictionary of National Biography.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Given by Lady Barbara Clark, 21 Aug 1979.
Topical
- Title
- Account by James W. Clark of a visit to Mary Anne Girling and ‘the Children of God’ at Tiptoe Farm near Hordle, Hampshire
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2021
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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