1. Add MS 38599
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 38599
- Title:
- COMMONPLACE-BOOK of the Shann family of Methley, co. York; mainly in the hand of Richard Shann (1561-1627). The chief contents are : 1. Survey of the manor of Methley (then belonging to Henry, afterwards Sir Henry Savile), 1592. Copy made 1611. At the end (f. 20) is a note of the purchase of much of the land in the manor in 30-31 Eliz. [1587-1589] by Henry Farrer, Richard Shann and others. f. 2. 2. "Roumes in the church": a list of the seats and their occupants in Methley Church, 1596. The...
- Scope & Content:
- Commonplace Books: Shann family of Methley: chiefly 1611-1632. Scribes: Richard Shanne of Methley (1561-1627) wrote most of: n.d. Richard Shanne, of Methley: mainly written by.: (1561-1627). Shann family; of Methley. Yorkshire: Commonplace-book of: 1611-1632. includes: f. 2 Methley, West Ri...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English and Latin
- Date Range:
- Early 15th century-Mid 17th century
- Extent:
- 1 item