_Separation of the Sexes in Church_ (Vol. ii., p. 94.; Vol. iii., p.
94.).--In _Collectanea Topographica, &c._, vol. iii. p. 134., is printed
the "Account of the Proctors of the Church of Yeovil, co. Somerset, 36 Hen.
VI. 1457-8." The learned editor says:
"The first item is remarkable, as affording an instance of seats being
made subject to sale at so early a period;" and proceeds: "it may be
observed that the two sexes must have sat in different parts of the
church, as, with only one exception, the seats are let to other persons
of the same sex as before."