Letters from George Ashby, mostly antiquarian but with some reference to his post as Rector of Barrow, Suffolk; an account of a visit to the Low Countries mostly describing the fortifications of the five Barrier Towns; a brief account of a visit to Holland and France.
Papers of George Ashby
This material is held atSt John's College Library Special Collections, University of Cambridge
- Reference
- GB 275 Ashby
- Dates of Creation
- 1760-1800
- Name of Creator
- Language of Material
- English
- Physical Description
- 7 folders Much of the material is in poor condition. Conservation action has been taken, but some of the material is difficult to read. paper
Scope and Content
Administrative / Biographical History
Antiquary. Entered St John's College 1740; B.A. 1744; M.A. 1748; President of St John's 1767-75; Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries 1775; Rector of Barrow, Suffolk, 1774. Although Ashby published little, he was well-known amongst the literary antiquaries of the 18th century for his varied learning. He regularly contributed to the 'Gentleman's Magazine' and other periodicals on such topics as Roman milestones, archery and numismatics.
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Open for consultation
Acquisition Information
Bought from Charles Higham (S.P.C.K.), May 1985.
Note
Antiquary. Entered St John's College 1740; B.A. 1744; M.A. 1748; President of St John's 1767-75; Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries 1775; Rector of Barrow, Suffolk, 1774. Although Ashby published little, he was well-known amongst the literary antiquaries of the 18th century for his varied learning. He regularly contributed to the 'Gentleman's Magazine' and other periodicals on such topics as Roman milestones, archery and numismatics.
Preferred citation: St John's College Library, Papers of George Ashby
Physical Characteristics and/or Technical Requirements
Much of the material is in poor condition. Conservation action has been taken, but some of the material is difficult to read.
Archivist's Note
19 Sep 2005
Additional Information
Published