Book Collection Hev - Heversham Grammar School Collection

Identity area

Reference code

Hev

Title

Heversham Grammar School Collection

Date(s)

  • 1544 - 1877 (Creation)

Level of description

Book Collection

Extent and medium

823 books

Context area

Name of creator

(1613-1984)

Administrative history

Heversham Grammar School existed for more than 370 years from 1613 until 1984, when it amalgamated with the comprehensive school in Milnthorpe to become the boarding house and 6th form college of Dallam School.

Immediate source of acquisition or transfer

Acquisition history of this collection is unknown.

Content and structure area

Scope and content

The Library of Heversham Grammar School in Westmorland. The Library was intended for the use of neighbouring clergy as well as for the masters and pupils of the School, and books were also given by local gentry and former pupils. Two MSS. Catalogues, ... 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-Hev

Institution identifier

gb186

Status

Draft

Level of detail

Full

Language(s)

  • English

Related subjects

Related people and organizations