Diaries of J.W. Duff 1928-1933.
- JWD/01/01/06
- File
- 1928 - 1933
Aged 61-67. Diaries contain several small newspaper cuttings.
Diaries of J.W. Duff 1928-1933.
Aged 61-67. Diaries contain several small newspaper cuttings.
Diaries of J.W. Duff 1934-1941.
Aged 67-75. Diaries contain several small newspaper cuttings.
Diaries of J.W. Duff 1942-1944. Also contains Address and Bank Book.
Aged 75-78. Diaries contain several small newspaper cuttings.
Part of Brewis Diaries
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.
Part of Brewis Diaries
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.
Part of Brewis Diaries
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'.
General diary concerning day-to-day matters like the weather, but also record Pybus physical condition, his feelings of anxiety, who he has been in contact with, smoke and fumes near his home. Handwritten notes are included - adding information to the diary and draft replies to correspondence.
Part of Brewis Diaries
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.
Part of Brewis Diaries
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.
Part of Brewis Diaries
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.