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The Diaries of William Brewis of Mitford 1833 - 1850

Consists of an edited, published transcription of William Brewis' 1833-1850 Diaries, including extracts from each year which illuminate the agricultural and political life of William Brewis, his work, ideas and a wider history of the time in which he lived.

Diary

Consists of the diary of William Brewis.

Includes a detailed account of the agricultural conditions in the year 1837 and a documentation of the poor weather conditions experienced. It also documents the death of William IV.

Diary

Consists of the diary of William Brewis.

Inlcudes an agricultural account for the year 1842. There is also details of the ongoing British wars in China and Syria and subsequent peace, and Queen Victoria's state visit to Scotland.

Diary

Consists of the diary of William Brewis.

Includes a detailed agricultural account for the year 1845. There is also mention of contemporary cultural topics including details of prominent trials and executions, the death of Earl Grey and Queen Victoria's state visit to Germany. The diary includes a discussion of the 'free trade in corn' movement, and notes that animal stock suffers a widespread 'distemper'.

Diary

Consists of the diary of William Brewis.

Includes notes on the 'Corn Laws' and a detailed account of the Chartist riots across the country, describes the increasing poverty and decline in agriculture. There are also weather accounts for the whole year.

Diary

Consists of the diary of William Brewis.

Includes an account of the agricultural year with an additional insert of 'Northumberland Agricultural Report' (newspaper). There is also detailed accounts of the Corn Law disruptions in Ireland and parliamentary debate.

Diary

Consists of the diary of William Brewis.

Includes an agricultural account for the year 1848. Brewis also speaks of the spreading revolution in Europe, initially starting in France and the subsequent chartist marches in England, rebellion in Ireland and the abandonment of the Pope from Rome.

Diary

Consists of the diary of William Brewis.

Includes a detailed agricultural account for the year 1834 along with weather reports and trade fair details. There are also several notes on the wider politics of the UK and Europe, and an intimate account of William Brewis' experience of Trigeminal neuralgia.

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