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D5363 - John Joseph Briggs of King's Newton, Melbourne (1819-1876), antiquarian, poet and naturalist - 1854-1873
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Archive Reference / Library Class No.
D5363
Title
John Joseph Briggs of King's Newton, Melbourne (1819-1876), antiquarian, poet and naturalist
Date
1854-1873
Description
Working papers for 'Derbyshire Worthies'
The loose pages have been paginated: one system of page-numbering is by J J Briggs and a more modern page-numbering has been added by the Derby Local Studies Library. The page numbers given for particular people in the volumes detailed below refer to the modern system of pagination.
A list of contents of volume 2 is included at the front of the volume.
Extent
0.75 box
Level
Fonds
Repository
Derbyshire Record Office
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Archive Creator
John Joseph Briggs of King's Newton, Melbourne (1819-1876), antiquarian, poet and naturalist
Administrative History
John Joseph Briggs (1819-1876) was a notable antiquarian, poet and naturalist. The five volumes in this collection are rough notes and cuttings from newspapers and books on noteworthy people with Derbyshire connections.
Custodial History
Transferred from Derby Local Studies Library in November 2000. The location of volumes 1 and 4 is not known.
Organisation Sub-Type
Writers
Local historians
Related Material
For further records relating to Briggs, see D4626, D4627 and D5238.
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Briggs; John Joseph (1819-1876); farmer, antiquary, poet, naturalist and topographer
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Type
Melbourne
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