A volume, [?1824], containing a fair copy of a journal of a tour of North Wales, 1 July-11 August 1824, by John George Lockett, describing the scenery and other points of interest, the weather, people, and the state of the inns and roads.
Lockett travelled by carriage in the company of his wife [Eleanor] and son [John George] Edmund Lockett. Departing from London on 1 July, they travelled via Warwick, Birmingham, Shrewsbury and Oswestry, reaching Wales on 11 July (ff. 2-8). In Wales the itinerary included Chirk, Llangollen, Wrexham, Denbigh, Ruthin, Llanrwst, Conwy, Bangor, Holyhead, Beaumaris, Capel Curig, Beddgelert, Caernarfon, Tremadog, Ffestiniog, Bala, Dolgellau, Barmouth, Machynlleth, Llanbrynmair, Newtown and Leominster (ff. 8-42 verso). The volume contains descriptions of the castles at Warwick (ff. 3 verso-5), Conwy (ff. 18-19), Beaumaris (f. 23 recto-verso) and Caernarfon (ff. 27 verso-28); the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct (ff. 9 recto-verso, 11); the partially constructed suspension bridges at Conwy (f. 19) and on the Menai Straits (f. 21 recto-verso); and the [Cob] embankment at Traeth Mawr (ff. 29-30 verso). Also included is a partial transcript, [?1852], in a different hand, of an account of a serious illness suffered by J[ohn] T[owne] Danson in July 1852 (ff. 73 verso-79 verso (versos only), 80, 81, inverted text); Danson had married Ann Eleanor, daughter of J. G. Edmund Lockett, in April 1852.
A tour through North Wales
This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru
- Reference
- GB 210 NLW MS 23939B.
- Alternative Id.(alternative) vtls004404306(alternative) (WlAbNL)0000404306
- Dates of Creation
- [?1824], [?1852]
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English English.
- Physical Description
- 81 ff. (43-73 blank, ff. 73 verso-81 inverted text) ; 195 x 160 mm.
Half-bound in embossed paper over boards; marbled endpapers.
- Location
- ARCH/MSS (GB0210)
Scope and Content
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Acquisition Information
A. R. Heath Rare Books and Manuscripts; Bristol; Purchase; December 2005; 0200600057.
Note
Title based on contents.
Preferred citation: NLW MS 23939B.
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
At least 2 leaves torn out between ff. 79 and 80, probably including the leaf now tipped in on f. 81.
Archivist's Note
August 2012.
Description compiled by Rhys Morgan Jones.
Conditions Governing Use
Usual copyright laws apply.
Appraisal Information
Item: 1.1 Manuscript Volume (NLW MS 23939B). Action: Condition reviewed. Action identifier: 4404306. Date: 20120912. Authorization: Selected for conservation. Authorizing institution: NLW. Action agent: I. B. James. Status: Manuscript Volume (NLW MS 23939B) : One loose page to be tipped in. Institution: WlAbNL.
Item: 1.2 Manuscript Volume (NLW MS 23939B). Action: Conserved. Action identifier: 4404306. Date: 20121112. Authorizing institution: NLW. Action agent: E. Pugh. Status: Manuscript Volume (NLW MS 23939B) : Tipped in loose page. Institution: WlAbNL.
Custodial History
Initials of 'H.L.', a grandchild of John George Edmund Lockett, [?early 20 cent.] (pencil on f. 2).
Additional Information
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