Drawings by Joseph Wilkins of Deddington, Lower Heyford and Steeple Aston, Oxfordshire, c.1867; also of churches in Oxfordshire and Northamptonshire, mid 19th century; and other miscellaneous engravings (mid 18th century-mid 19th century), with one of Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire; and photographs of Bicester taken in 1902.
Dates
- Creation: mid 18th century-mid 19th century
Extent
0.60 Linear metres (3 boxes)
Language of Materials
- English
- Latin
Preferred Citation
Oxford, Bodleian Libraries [followed by shelfmark and folio or page reference, e.g. Dep. a. 48, fols. 1-2].
Full range of shelfmarks:
Dep. a. 48, Dep. b. 188, Dep. b. 204
Collection ID (for staff)
CMD ID 12894
Abstract
G.J. Dew's Collection of Oxfordshire Drawings and Engravings
Biographical / Historical
George James Dew (1846-1928) lived in Lower Heyford, Oxfordshire. Some of his diaries relating to village life, and the poor law, have been published.
Joseph Wilkins (1820-1891) was a topographical artist who lived in Deddington.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
Not known
Subject
- Title
- G.J. Dew's Collection of Oxfordshire Drawings and Engravings
- Status
- Published
- Author
- Collection Level Description by Susan Thomas; EAD version 2022 by Marion Lowman
- Date
- EAD version 2022
- Language of description
- English
- Script of description
- Latin
Repository Details
Part of the Bodleian Libraries Repository
Weston Library
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Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom
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