Series
Published works from the library at Wollaton Hall
Catalogue reference: Mi LP 1 - 98
What’s it about?
This record is about the Published works from the library at Wollaton Hall dating from 1531 - 1891.
Is it available online?
Maybe, but not on The National Archives website. This record is held at Nottingham University Library, Department of Manuscripts and Special Collections.
Can I see it in person?
Not at The National Archives, but you may be able to view it in person at Nottingham University Library, Department of Manuscripts and Special Collections.
Full description and record details
-
Reference (The unique identifier to the record described, used to order and refer to it)
-
Mi LP 1 - 98
-
Title (The name of the record)
-
Published works from the library at Wollaton Hall
-
Date (When the record was created)
-
1531 - 1891
-
Description (What the record is about)
-
The Willoughby library, formerly housed at Wollaton Hall, was built up over many centuries, enriched by the intellectual interests and scientific pursuits of members of the family. One early 18th century fragmentary MS catalogue remains (see Mi I 17/1.
The library's full extent can be estimated from the sales catalogue compiled when the bulk of the collection was sold at auction in 1925. (See Catalogue of valuable books selected from the Library at Wollaton Hall, the property of Lord Middleton, which will be sold by auction by Messrs. Christie, Manson and Woods (London, 1925).)
A small selection remains with the family archive, including a number of items relating directly to the history of the family.
-
Held by (Who holds the record)
- Nottingham University Library, Department of Manuscripts and Special Collections
-
Language (The language of the record)
-
English
-
Access conditions (Information on conditions that restrict or affect access to the record)
-
Many of the items in the collection were in very poor physical condition, with detached bindings and decayed text blocks. Access to many of them is restricted because of their vulnerable condition.
-
Record URL
- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/dcfdbe16-6867-424d-9765-1e8e2a9a4d11/
Catalogue hierarchy
This record is held at Nottingham University Library, Department of Manuscripts and Special Collections
Within the fonds: GB 159 Mi
The Family and Estate Papers of the Willoughby Family, Lords Middleton, of Wollaton,...
Within the sub-fonds: GB 159 Mi A-X
Family and Estate Papers of the Willoughby Family of Wollaton, Nottinghamshire, Middleton,...
You are currently looking at the series: Mi LP 1 - 98
Published works from the library at Wollaton Hall