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Brewis (William) Diaries

Catalogue reference: WB

What’s it about?

This record is about the Brewis (William) Diaries dating from 1833 - 1850.

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Full description and record details

Reference

WB

Title

Brewis (William) Diaries

Date

1833 - 1850

Description

Fascinating diaries of William Brewis (1778-1850), farmer of Throphill Farm, Mitford, written 1833-1850, discussing farming matters and the local community.

Note

Collection description first made available to the public: 1997. This collection level description last updated on 14/03/2019.

Held by
Newcastle University: Special Collections
Legal status

Not Public Record(s)

Creator(s)
William Brewis, farmer, Mitford
Physical description

16 diaries

Access conditions

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Immediate source of acquisition

These diaries were purchased from Mrs Keen in 1997.

Publication note(s)
UK copyright law applies
Record URL
https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/802fa701-65c6-4fa3-b12a-b50b7edcd1a7/

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Brewis (William) Diaries