Sarah Ponsonby: A Journey in Wales

This material is held atNational Library of Wales / Llyfrgell Genedlaethol Cymru

  • Reference
    • GB 210 NLW MS 22967C [RESTRICTED ACCESS]
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1778
  • Language of Material
    • English English.
  • Physical Description
    • ii, 88 ff. (blank from f. 26 verso) ; 240 x 180 mm.
      Quarter-leather and marbled paper over boards.
  • Location
    • ARCH/MSS (GB0210)

Scope and Content

Journal of Sarah Ponsonby, 10 May-25 June 1778, entitled 'Account of a Journey in Wales perform'd in May 1778 by Two Fugitive Ladies', recounting the arrival of herself and Lady Eleanor Butler in Pembrokeshire and their subsequent travels in Wales and Shropshire, including first impressions of Llangollen (f. 11) and a watercolour view of Benton Castle signed by the Ladies (f. 1 verso).

Access Information

Access to the original manuscript by authorised permission only. Readers are directed to use surrogate copies.

Note

Title based on contents.

Alternative Form Available

Available on microfilm at the Library (NLW Film 999).

Additional Information

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