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Great Britain -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Archival resources

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Victorian broadsides, manuscripts and pamphlets collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: 6081
Abstract

A collection of broadsides, pamphlets and manuscripts that collectively provide a picture of life in England for both rich and poor during the long 19th century.

Dates: 1745 - 1890

Victorian manuscripts collection

 Collection
Identifier: 6094
Abstract The collection consists of 4 manuscripts: a book of "receipts" for common ailments and common recipes; the manuscript has some pages inserted. A manuscript of questions and answers; the book is turned upside down to read the questions and the answers. It also has clippings pasted onto the flyleaf and the first pages. On the cover is stamped: B.M.E. Riddles &c. A letter and accompanying price listsent by William Pamplin, nursey and seedsman, to a client. And lastly, a group of 17 police...
Dates: 1819-1870