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William Ellis

Catalogue reference: WEL01

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This record is about the William Ellis dating from 1890 - 1900.

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Reference
WEL01
Title
William Ellis
Date
1890 - 1900
Description

Excellent quality ecclesiatical coverage, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Northampton, Clumber and Egmanton; Nottinghamshire; Cowley, Oxfordshire; Sledmere and Womerlsey, North Yorkshire and Hickleton, South Yorkshire. One print of Roath Church, Cardiff. Photographs taken c1890 - 1900, primarily interiors showing examples of Medieval wood and stone carving, also a few exteriors.The emphasis is on screens, however furnishings such as fonts and covers, alms boxes, statues, arcading and ceilings are also represented. One of the albums is mostly Devon, with some examples of Victorian screens in London, Liverpool

Colour or black and white: Black and white

Held by
Historic England Archive
Language
English
Creator(s)
<persname>Ellis, William, photographer</persname>
Physical description
1362 Print - photographic (Photographic paper; Photographic positive)Album - photographic
Restrictions on use

Copyright: Reproduced By Permission Of English Heritage. National Monuments Record

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Custodial history

William Ellis was a photographer based at 34 St. Johns Church Road, Hackney, Greater London.

The first album, or rather group of photographs assumed to derive from an album, has no information regarding its provenance or acquisistion. The second album of church interiors, purchased via J Ray 0n 9 October 1997, was presumably commissioned by architects and craftsmen involved with the study, conservation or creation of church furnishings.

Unpublished finding aids
<p>1: Prints are captioned and a accompanying handlist gives details. 2: All prints are captioned. Album arranged into Devon coverage and other sites. Devon prints in alphabetical order by location. Handlist compiled giving location, church, and description and architect in the case of the Victorian churches.</p>
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William Ellis