Illustrated with drawings by Moira Broadbent from contemporary photographs
The Broadbents of Longwood (c.1796-c.1930), compiled from family records and other material by Robert E. C. Broadbent
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- Dates of Creation1976
- Name of Creator
- Language of MaterialEnglish
- Physical Description[ii], 55 ff., 3 plates, in 1 folder (photocopy of typescript)
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Administrative / Biographical History
John Broadbent (1758-1837) who came from Helme, Meltham, near Huddersfield, owned a small wool manufacturing business, which expanded during the Industrial Revolution. By 1796 the family was established at Longwood Edge (which was a farm as well as a dwelling), but later moved to Lindley. During the 19th century, members of the family were prominent in local and national affairs, including Sir William Broadbent (Sarah's brother) who served as a physician to Queen Victoria and Edward VII, and was knighted in 1893
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Gift of the author, June 1977
Note
In English