Britton, John, 1771-1857

John Britton, English antiquarian and topographer. Often with his friend Edward Wedlake Brayley, he produced many works on British topography and antiquities, including: The Beauties of England and Wales (1800) ; Architectural Antiquities of Great Britain (1807-1814) ; and the Dictionary of the Architecture and Archaeology of the Middle Ages (1831-8).

From the guide to the John Britton manuscript material : 1 item, 1844, (The New York Public Library. Carl H. Pforzheimer Collection of Shelley and His Circle.)

John Britton, English antiquary and topographer. Often with his friend Edward Wedlake Brayley, he produced many works on British topography and antiquities, including: The Beauties of England and Wales (1800) ; Architectural Antiquities of Great Britain (1807-1814) ; and the Dictionary of the Architecture and Archaeology of the Middle Ages (1831-8).

From the description of John Britton manuscript material : 1 item, 1844 (New York Public Library). WorldCat record id: 76945480

Britton was an English author.

From the description of Letter, an autograph, and a portrait, 1820-1846. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 80764324

English antiquary.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : London, to H. Wiffin [Jeremiah Holmes Wiffen?], 1825 Feb. 17. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133477

John Britton was an antiquary, topographer, and editor. Britton was born on July 7, 1771. He published with E. W. Brayley, Beauties of England and Wales, 1801-16. He also published Architectural Antiquities of England, 1805-26; and Cathedral Antiquities of England, 1814-32. He died on January 1, 1857.

From the description of Autograph letter signed from John Britton to the Duke of Bedford (1766-1839) and engraved plate of Bolton Castle. (Florida State University). WorldCat record id: 50658745

English antiquary and topographer.

From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to Thomas Hill, 1828 Oct. 16. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 270133436