Bradby, Godfrey Fox

Scope and Content

The collection, c 1914 contains notes and transcripts of letters made by Godfrey Fox Bradby on the French Revolution.

Administrative / Biographical History

Godfrey Fox Bradby was born in 1863. He was educated at Rugby School and Balliol College, Oxford. He was Assistant Master at Rugby from 1888 to 1920 and Housemaster from 1908 to 1920. Bradby published works on history including, The Great Days of Versailles and on literature including, About Shakespeare and his Plays and several novels. He retired in 1920 and died on 20 June 1947.

Access Information

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Other Finding Aids

Catalogue of Manuscripts by the Institute of Historical Research

Archivist's Note

Conditions Governing Use

Copies may be made, subject to the condition of the original. Copying must be undertaken by the Palaeography Room staff, who will need a minimum of 24 hours to process requests.

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