Supple, Richard, 1716-1797, Diary, 1771-1785
- Title(s):
- Diary.
- Published/Created:
- 1771-1785.
- Physical Description:
- 1 volume ; 19 cm
- Holdings:
- Rare Books and Manuscripts DA670.N7 S87 1771Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon FundAccessible in the Study Room [Request]
- Copyright Status:
- Copyright Not Evaluated
- Full Orbis Record:
- http://hdl.handle.net/10079/alma/99105867723408651
- Classification:
- Archives & Manuscripts
- Notes:
- Bound in full black roan, with marbled endpapers and marbled edges.
Manuscript notebook written by Richard Supple, originally of Aghadoe in Ireland, and later Great Oakley Hall in Northamptonshire, kept from 1771 to 1785. It records his journey from Ireland and travels in England, including his visits to Leith Hill. Supple records detailed notes on inns, tolls, miles traveled, scenery, country houses visited, gardens admired, remedies for illnesses, and observations on nature. He notes many ideas for improving his own house and estate. - Subject Terms:
- Great Britain -- Description and travel.Great Oakley (Corby, England)Ireland -- Description and travelSupple, Richard, 1716–1797 -- Diaries.
- Form/Genre:
- Diaries.
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