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Archive Reference / Library Class No.	D5709
Title	John Joseph Briggs of Kings Newton, Melbourne, antiquarian
Description	Notes and papers including 'Worthies of Derbyshire' formerly DL MSS 357, 3887-8, 4652, 10539, 10712 (6 Vols.)
Extent	1 box
Level	Fonds
Repository	Derbyshire Record Office
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Archive Creator	John Joseph Briggs of Kings Newton, Melbourne, antiquarian
Administrative History	John Joseph Briggs of King's Newton (1818-1876) was a distinguished antiquary and naturalist. He published extensively, notably his "History of Melbourne", and was also a nature poet.
Custodial History	These records were transferred from Derby local studies library to Derbyshire Record Office in May 2002
Organisation Sub-Type	Local historians
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Related Material	For other records relating to John Joseph Briggs, see D4626, D4627, D5238, D5363