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Total number of records: 15

Count of Record type

Record typeCount
Archives5
Textiles5
Books and printed items4
Indexes1

Count of Collection group

Collection groupCount
International Textile Collection5
Janina and Zygmunt Bauman4
Brotherton Collection1
Quaker Collection1
Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society1

Count of Subject

SubjectCount
architecture1
buildings1
crime1
politics1
poverty1
voting registers1

Count of Place

PlaceCount
London15
England7
United Kingdom5
London (England)2
England, Middlesex, Westminster1
Leeds1
Westminster (London)1
Westminster (London, England)1

Top 10: People and organisations

People and organisationsCount
Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)3
Demos3
The Conde Nast Publications Ltd.3
Conny-Catcher, Cuthbert1
Conny-Catcher, Cuthbert Pseud1
Green, Professor Arthur George - University of Leeds1
Greene, Robert (1558-1592)1
Jenner, Michael1
John Keane1
Pat Kane1

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From 18003
From 19008
From 20003

Count of Latest date

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Up to 18993
Up to 19998
Up to latest3
The Crochet Book
Textile

The Crochet Book

1867

A white softback publication with black text on the cover, and black and white fold-out illustrations, 36 pages.

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Archive Print Item

The Westminster poll book 1818

Bedford, John Victor (1941-2019)

1996

Originally published: Poll book, for electing two representatives in Parliament for the city and liberty of Westminster, June 18, to July 4, 1818, before Arthur Morris, Esq. high bailiff... London : J...

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Vogue Embroidery Book, No 1
Textile

Vogue Embroidery Book, No 1

The Conde Nast Publications Ltd.

1948

A magazine focussing on embroidery designs with theme of femininity, accomplishment, adornment, personal touches. Gives brief history of embroidery. The booklet gives various design suggestions, howe...

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Name: "Catalogue of such books etc. as are wanted"

Reference: Carlton Hill E3

Meeting: Leeds PM 1749-1792

Place: London

Pages: 191-93

Vogue Embroidery Book, No 2
Textile

Vogue Embroidery Book, No 2

The Conde Nast Publications Ltd.

1948

A magazine promoting the fine and delicate beauty of embroidery. Suggests designs fo festive occasions, lingerie and a sense of luxury. Designs are: gay redbreast, ripe fruit, a wreath of field flower...

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Vogue Embroidery Book, No 3
Textile

Vogue Embroidery Book, No 3

The Conde Nast Publications Ltd.

1948

A magazine with transferable two-tone embroidery designs based on flower motifs. The theme of the magazine is to promote luxury and adding a personal touch. Suggested designs: fleur-de-lys, shell, bar...

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Archive Print Item

The blacke bookes messenger, 1592

Greene, Robert (1558-1592); Conny-catcher, Cuthbert pseud

[1924]

Facsimile reprint. Originally published, London: Iohn Danter, 1592, and London: A.I., 1592. "This reprint first published in 1924."

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Archive Collection

REVEREND JOSEPH HUNTER MANUSCRIPTS: NOTES RELATING TO LONDON AND MIDDLESEX

19th century

Made by Hunter. Includes unusual, unsourced, 'Account Book of the Keeper of a Bagnio in London 1725'

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Laboratory Notes (Various)
Textile

Laboratory Notes (Various)

Green, Professor Arthur George - University of Leeds (1864-1941)

1890-1892

A hardback note book with red marbled boards and hand written label: Laboratory notes (Various), originally bought from Whitehead, Morrris & Lowe stationers (London). This book belonged to A. G. Gree...

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Archive File

Jan, 2002, London (declined)

Dec 2001 - Jan 2002

Correspondence inviting Zygmunt Bauman to take part in a Seminar on 30 January 2002 for the publication of a book titled "Global Ethics" published by "DEMOS". (The Smith Institute, 30 Jan 2002)

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Archive File

Mar, 2002, London

Feb 2002 - Mar 2002

Correspondence inviting Zygmunt Bauman to a seminar on 7 March 2002 titled "The Play Ethic: living in the new century", where Pat Kane outlined central themes of his book "The Play Ethic". (DEMOS, 7 ...

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Archive File

Feb, 1997, London

Oct 1996 - Feb 1997

Correspondence regarding Zygmunt Bauman's attendance on 1 February 1997 to the "Life after Politics" Demos book launch. "Life after Politics" is a collection of essays including one written by Zygmun...

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