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Starting in 1582 the old style [[Julian calendar]], which started each year on March 25th, began to be replaced throughout Europe by the new style [[Gregorian calendar]]. However | Starting in 1582 the old style [[Julian calendar]], which started each year on March 25th, began to be replaced throughout Europe by the new style [[Gregorian calendar]]. However England and Wales did not make the change until 1751. This was 170 years after most other European countries had made the change. For countries in the [[British Empire]] (except Scotland) the year 1751 began on March 25th and ended on December 31st, meaning the year was only nine months long. The following year 1752 saw an adjustment of 11 days to realign the calendar to the seasons. Wednesday, 2 September 1752 was followed by Thursday, 14 September 1752. | ||
As a result many register entries during this period (1582-1751), made between January 1st and March 24th, are shown using dual entry (e.g. Jan 1st 1740 may be shown as Jan 1st 1740/41). This format (dual entry) is also used in modern citations for this period. | As a result many register entries during this period (1582-1751), made between January 1st and March 24th, are shown using dual entry (e.g. Jan 1st 1740 may be shown as Jan 1st 1740/41). This format (dual entry) is also used in modern citations for this period. | ||
[[Category:Church of England Records|Parish Registers]] | [[Category:Church of England Records|Parish Registers]] | ||