Catalogue of the principal part of the MSS now remaining at Broomhead, of the collection of the late John Wilson Esq / 1806 Aug 15, (as drawn up by Mr. Jos.ph Hunter).

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Catalogue of the principal part of the MSS now remaining at Broomhead, of the collection of the late John Wilson Esq / 1806 Aug 15, (as drawn up by Mr. Jos.ph Hunter).

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Manuscript catalogue, probably in Hunter's hand, of the manuscript collection of the antiquarian John Wilson of Broomhead. The catalogue is arranged in four parts: papers relating to Sheffield and Hallamshire; papers relating to Bradford and Broomhead; papers on general topography or history; and "MSS belonging to none of the other divisions."

1 v. (53 p.) ; 18 x 13 cm.

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Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Wilson, John, 1719-1783

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John Wilson was an antiquarian who lived at Broomhead Hall in the parish of Bradfield, near Sheffield. The Wilson family had lived in the same area for several centuries and extensive family archives formed the original basis for the collection, which was supplemented by acquiring or copying the papers belonging to other local families, such as the Kayes of Woodsome and the Bosvilles of Gunthwaite From the guide to the Manuscripts collected by John Wilson of Broomhead, 13th century-2...

Hunter, Joseph, 1783-1861

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English antiquary and editor. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to an unidentified recipient, 1847 Feb. 15. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269528608 English antiquary. From the description of Autograph letter signed : [London], to Mrs. [Daniel] Gaskell of Lupset Hall, Wakefield, 1836 Aug. 11. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 269528592 Joseph Hunter, antiquary and Presbyterian minister, was born in Sheffield England and trained for...