'A few observations made upon journies taken in the years 1776, 1779, 1781, 1783, 1786, 1788, 1790, 1796, 1799 & 1811. Volume the First'
'A few observations made upon journies taken in the years 1776, 1779, 1781, 1783, 1786, 1788, 1790, 1796, 1799 & 1811. Volume the First', descriptions of tours in the Midland, South-eastern, Southern and Mid-western parts of England, and in the South East of Wales, illustrated by etchings of places carefully drawn.
On p. vi is 'Padman junr--Bank of England', probably indicating the author and writer. Oxford is described on pp. 59-73 (1786), cf. 235.
Dates
- Creation: Written in 1776 (?)-1811
Extent
238 pages
Language of Materials
- English
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. MS. Top. gen. e. 54, fols. 1-2]
Shelfmark:
MS. Top. gen. e. 54
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 18950
Abstract
'A few observations made upon journies taken in the years 1776, 1779, 1781, 1783, 1786, 1788, 1790, 1796, 1799 & 1811. Volume the First'
Biographical / Historical
Biographical details unknown.
Other Finding Aids
Falconer Madan, et al., A summary catalogue of western manuscripts in the Bodleian Library at Oxford which have not hitherto been catalogued in the Quarto series (7 vols. in 8 [vol. II in 2 parts], Oxford, 1895-1953; reprinted, with corrections in vols. I and VII, Munich, 1980), vol. VI, no. 31130
Immediate Source of Acquisition
'Bought by the Bodleian 1 May 1891 from U. Maggs's Cat. 95 (no. 876).'
Physical Facet
On paper, binding, rough stamped leather with clasps
Dimensions
8 3/4 × 7 1/4 in.
- Title
- 'A few observations made upon journies taken in the years 1776, 1779, 1781, 1783, 1786, 1788, 1790, 1796, 1799 & 1811. Volume the First'
- Status
- Published
- Date
- EAD version 2020 by Alice Whichelow
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
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