Significance

The Charmans were early pioneers of Emerald. This hymn book is a reminder of the importance of religion in the lives of ordinary people of the time.

Physical description

Black cover. Published in London by William Clowes and Sons, Limited. Written inscription inside front cover to Mr and Mrs J Charman, dated 6 April 1905. 64 pages

Inscriptions & markings

On front cover printed: Hymns / Ancient & Modern' On spine printed: Hymns / A & M' Inside front cover handwritten: 'To / Mr & Mrs J Charman / from their friend / Fred. W. R. Newton / "May God's blessing / ever rest upon your union / 1905" '