Book Collection Bradshaw-Berwick - Bradshaw-Bewick Collection

Identity area

Reference code

Bradshaw-Berwick

Title

Bradshaw-Bewick Collection

Date(s)

  • 1760 - 1978 (Creation)

Level of description

Book Collection

Extent and medium

67 books

Context area

Name of creator

(1963-)

Administrative history

Formed in 1963 after an amalgamation of institutions dating back to 1834, Newcastle University is based in Newcastle upon Tyne, with overseas campuses in Malaysia and Singapore. It is a member of the Russell Group of Universities.

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

It is thought that this collection was probably built up by the Library from existing stock

Content and structure area

Scope and content

The Bradshaw-Bewick Collection contains works by and relating to the engraver Thomas Bewick (1753-1828). Bewick was born at Cherryburn, near Mickley, Northumberland and his early interest in drawing, under the tuition of the Reverend C. Gregson, was ... Read more

Accruals

No further material is expected to be added to the collection

System of arrangement

Dewey Decimal

Conditions of access and use area

Conditions governing access

Open

Conditions governing reproduction

UK copyright law applies

Language of material

  • English

Physical characteristics and technical requirements

Rare Books / Publications

Access points

Subject access points

Description control area

Description identifier

gb186-Bradshaw-Berwick

Institution identifier

gb186

Status

Draft

Level of detail

Full

Language(s)

  • English

Related subjects

Related people and organizations