Report on the Manuscripts of Lord Middleton Preserved at Wollaton Hall, Nottinghamshire : Historical Manuscripts Commission.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Commission, Historical Manuscripts.

Series:

Report on the Manuscripts of Lord Middleton Preserved at Wollaton Hall, Nottinghamshire Series

Report on the Manuscripts of Lord Middleton Preserved at Wollaton Hall, Nottinghamshire Series ; v.1

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Manuscripts, English.

Families--England.

Families.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (763 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Burlington : TannerRitchie Publishing, 2016.

Summary:

This report, prepared by the Historical Manuscripts Commission, examines the extensive manuscript collection of Lord Middleton, preserved at Wollaton Hall, an Elizabethan architectural landmark near Nottingham. The collection includes medieval and later deeds, charters, court rolls, manorial accounts, and documents covering thirty counties. It is significant for its connection to notable historical figures, including Francis Willoughby, a prominent natural philosopher, and John Ray, a celebrated scientist. The manuscripts provide insights into the history of the Willoughby family, their alliances with feudal houses, and their contributions to English history during the Tudor period. The report highlights the meticulous cataloging efforts, dating back to the 18th century, and the challenges posed by the disorganized arrangement of older records. This publication is intended for historians, archivists, and researchers interested in medieval and early modern English history, genealogy, and legal documentation. Generated by AI.

Contents:

TITLE PAGE

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION

MANUSCRIPTS OF LORD MIDDLETON [c.700-1706]

Charters, Letters, etc.

Manuscript Books

Manorial Records (Court Rolls, Accounts, Rentals, etc.)

Household Accounts, etc.

Inventories of Household Goods, etc.

Papers and Accounts relating to Coal Mines and Iron Forges

Papers relating to the Cultivation of Woad, Glass Making, etc.

Extracts from Collections of Cassandra Willoughby

APPENDIX

INDEX

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ISBN:

9781554939954

155493995X

OCLC:

1470858044