Deeds and papers relating to Ewelme, Oxfordshire, including papers relating to the Ewelme Almshouse Charity.
Ewelme Deeds and Papers
This material is held atBodleian Library, University of Oxford
- Reference
- GB 161 MSS. D.D. Ewelme a. 1-8, b. 1-19, c. 1-170, d. 1-56, e. 1-4
- Dates of Creation
- [13--]-1975
- Language of Material
- English, and Latin.
- Physical Description
- 256 shelfmarks
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
The Ewelme Almshouse Charity was founded in 1437 when William de la Pole, Earl of Suffolk, founded an almshouse in Ewelme.
Access Information
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Some items may be seen only with the permission of the Ewelme Almshouse Charity trustees. See catalogue for further details.
Acquisition Information
Deposited at various dates between 1947 and 1983
Note
Collection level description created by Emily Tarrant, Department of Special Collections and Western Manuscripts.
Other Finding Aids
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