Indenture between William Park and John Darse (apprenticeship), 1503
- Item sets
- Sources
- Name
- Indenture between William Park and John Darse (apprenticeship), 1503
- Description
- A 1503 apprenticeship indenture from the Harleian Manuscripts, documenting an agreement between William Park (master) and John Darse (apprentice) for a 6-year term of service in music instruction and teaching. The document specifies Park's obligations to teach singing, prickle-song, organ-playing, and manners, and Darse's duties of obedience and service. The Abbot of Rushen and other parties serve as sureties. This is a rare example of early Manx institutional and social documentation, providing context for pre-Revestment Isle of Man society and church administration.
- Date
- 11 December 1503
- Place
- Isle of Man
- Type
- Financial Data
- Collection
- The Stanley Lordship
- Type
- Primary Source Transcription
- Date Created
- 1503-12-11
- Creator
- William Park
- Audience
- John Darse (apprentice); John, Abbot of Rushen (surety)
- Identifier
- HARL. MS. (Harleian Manuscripts)
- Language
- English (Early Modern/Middle English spelling)