The French-speaking reformed community and their church in Southampton, 1567-c.1620

Abstract

The thesis examines the French-speaking Reformed community in Southampton, the antecedents of the members of the community, the establishment of the community and its impact upon the town of Southampton 1567 and c. 1620.

In the Prologue the links between religion, migration and capitalism are discussed. There is a brief consideration of aliens in Southampton, the historiography of the French church and the sources which have been used.

The first chapter examines the membership of the French-speaking community and their antecedents. In particular their association with the Reformed cause is considered. In the next chapter, the negotiations resulting in the establishment of the community are discussed. The economic impact of the community in Southampton is considered in the following three chapters which look at the involvement of the refugees in Southampton's trade, the introduction of the 'new draperies' and other occupations pursued by the refugees. The religious life of the community is discussed in Chapter 6. The ministry and organisation of the French church are also considered. The involvement of the refugees in the Dutch Revolt and the French Wars of Religion is examined in the following chapter. In the final chapter, the alien's links with their host community and the process of integration is explored. In the Conclusions, the position of the Southampton community is considered in relation to other exile communities.

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