The Pick and Flower of England tells the story of the early days of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Victorian England. Focusing on the 1830s and 1840s, the book traces the arrival of the first American missionaries, the rapid growth of local congregations—especially in Lancashire—and the emigration of thousands of British converts to the United States.
With particular attention to cities like Preston, Liverpool, and the surrounding countryside, author David Pickup explores why the message of the restored gospel resonated so deeply with the working class in a time of economic hardship and religious searching. The book highlights the contributions of early church leaders such as Heber C. Kimball, Orson Hyde, and Joseph Fielding, and recounts the first baptisms in the River Ribble and the role of figures like Reverend James Fielding.
This edition includes photographs, maps, and historical references that help bring the story to life, while also introducing readers to lesser-known areas like Herefordshire and Cumbria. It closes with reflections on the legacy of these early converts and the establishment of the Preston Temple—one of only two Mormon temples in the UK.
This book is for anyone interested in religious history, British social movements, or the lives of ordinary people who helped build a faith community that would span the globe. It's an invitation to rediscover a chapter of history that still echoes today.
The Pick and Flower of England tells the story of the early days of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Victorian England. Focusing on the 1830s and 1840s, the book traces the arrival of the first American missionaries, the rapid growth of local congregations—especially in Lancashire—and the emigration of thousands of British converts to the United States.
With particular attention to cities like Preston, Liverpool, and the surrounding countryside, author David Pickup explores why the message of the restored gospel resonated so deeply with the working class in a time of economic hardship and religious searching. The book highlights the contributions of early church leaders such as Heber C. Kimball, Orson Hyde, and Joseph Fielding, and recounts the first baptisms in the River Ribble and the role of figures like Reverend James Fielding.
This edition includes photographs, maps, and historical references that help bring the story to life, while also introducing readers to lesser-known areas like Herefordshire and Cumbria. It closes with reflections on the legacy of these early converts and the establishment of the Preston Temple—one of only two Mormon temples in the UK.
This book is for anyone interested in religious history, British social movements, or the lives of ordinary people who helped build a faith community that would span the globe. It's an invitation to rediscover a chapter of history that still echoes today.
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