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Total number of records: 391
Top 10: Collection group
| Collection group | Count |
|---|---|
| English Literature | 71 |
| Brotherton Collection | 28 |
| Yorkshire Archaeological and Historical Society | 13 |
| Quaker Collection | 7 |
| Ripon Cathedral | 6 |
| John Evan Bedford Library of Furniture History | 4 |
| Art and Antique Market | 3 |
| Medieval Manuscripts | 2 |
| Business Archives | 1 |
| Gypsy, Traveller and Roma Collections | 1 |
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Top 10: People and organisations
| People and organisations | Count |
|---|---|
| Society of Friends | 40 |
| Burrough, Edward (1634-1662) | 39 |
| Dickens, Charles (1812-1870) | 33 |
| Fox, George (1624-1691) | 28 |
| Jean Paul (1763-1825) | 25 |
| Howgill, Francis (1618-1669) | 18 |
| Linley, Thomas (1733-1795) | 14 |
| Sheridan, Richard Brinsley | 12 |
| Sheridan, Richard Brinsley (1751-1816) | 12 |
| Academie Royale Des Sciences | 9 |
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J. Strickland trade card
J. Strickland; Perry
c.1820
Simple 19th century letterpress trade card of J. Strickland, detailing extensive list of wares. Trader details in a variety of typefaces. Manicule points to right towards text 'POWDER, SHOT, FLINTS, &...
Samuel Forsaith trade card
Samuel Forsaith; William Clark
c.1770
Elaborate 18th century engraved trade card of Samuel Forsaith mounted on card. Shop sign for 'Industry and Indolence' framed at top of card, depicting two pairs of workers with hammers. Trader details...
John Wilkie trade card
John Wilkie
06 Jul 1844
Simple 19th century engraved trade card of John Wilkie. Trader details in a variety of typefaces with decorative flourishes. Manuscript ink note of customer name dated 6 Jul 1844 on front of card, wit...
Assignment of lease of East and West Ellershaw in Askwith
4 Jan 1694
1 Elizabeth Bowling of Askwith, widow 2 Bernard Bankes of Denton, gentleman
Grant of land with messuage
[13th century]
1 John the miller of Nesfield 2 Peter son of Ulkyl de Nescefeld Property: land which the grantor had of the grant of John son of William; to be held of Sir Robert de Plumton
Sale posters
1830
Relating to - slate, flag and other stone quarries, nd - 40 lots of freehold common land on HOLME MOOR, 1830
Receipt for half-year's rent for land in North Duffeild
10 Apr 1623
£20 paid by William Watson of Stockell, yeoman, due 16 May next.
Letters
1811
Letters from Peart and Carr, stewards and solicitors, and others relating to financial and estate business, including letter from Dr Collins about progress with White's map of Gisburn; other topics: ...