Memorials of the Independent Churches in Northamptonshire with biographical notices of their pastors, and some account of the puritan ministers who laboured in the county.

"Memorials of the Independent Churches in Northamptonshire" by Thomas Coleman is a historical record that investigates the development of Nonconformist churches in Northamptonshire, outlining the foundation and difficulties of Independent and Puritan churches since the Reformation. The book recounts the challenges faced by these Protestant dissenters as they fought for religious freedom. It starts by giving a summary of the early days of Nonconformity, beginning with the Protestant Reformation, highlighting the struggles against the Church's rules, the important parts played by dissenting ministers in trying to get a purer way to worship, and the hardships such as imprisonment and social isolation they faced because of their beliefs. Coleman introduces the key people who fought for religious liberty, laying the foundation for exploring the Independent churches later on, emphasizing the impact these early dissenters had on religious practices in Northamptonshire.