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| Archive Reference / Library Class No. | D5433/1 |
| Former Reference | D253 A/PZ 5/1 |
| Title | Manuscript volume compiled by Leonard Wheatcroft (1627-1707) |
| Date | 17th-18th cent |
| Description | Contains:
1) Poetry composed by Wheatcroft and some 'crosticks'
2) 'Love lessons' on how to win the heart of the coyest damsel in the world, account of visit to London, writings relating to Wheatcroft's courtship of Elizabeth Hawly of Winster including his correspondence with her and further poetry.
Volume includes occasional signatures of other later members of the family, including Titus, Leonard's youngest son, who noted that he had been [parish] clerk from his father's death in 1706/7 until 1752.
The book is chiefly 17th century. |
| Extent | 1 volume |
| Level | Item |
| Repository | Derbyshire Record Office |
| Archive Creator | Leonard Wheatcroft of Ashover (1627-1707), poet, tailor, publican and parish clerk; and his son Titus Wheatcroft (1679-1762), parish clerk |
| Access Conditions | Due to excessive wear and tear on this document, please use the digital copy available on the public computers in the record office. |
| Format | Document |
| Copyright | Out of Copyright |
| Copies | A digital copy of this item is available to view on the public computers at the record office. A copy is also available on microfilm, M/896. |