Homepage

Record

Reference Number705:73 BA14450/312/1
Hierarchy Browser Number350/7/25/2/1
TitleScrapbook
DescriptionBelieved to have been compiled by Lady Blanche, Countess of Coventry, containing largely newspaper cuttings and letters. Items of interest include: newspaper cutting relating to the marriage of George William, 9th Earl of Coventry to Lady Blanche taken from The Worcester Journal, 28th January 1865 [pages 1-9]; various newspaper cuttings relating to horse races, cricket matches and hunts; cutting relating to a Coursing Meeting held at Croome taken from the Worcester Journal 20th January 1866 [page 16]; a copy of the entry in the birth register for George William Coventry, Viscount Deerhust [15th November 1865-8th August 1927] [page 17]; a newspaper article regarding the death of Thomas Henry, Viscount Deerhurst [(1721-44) son of William, 5th Earl of Coventry] taken from The London Evening-Post 26-29th May 1744 [page23]; various cuttings relating to court cases associated with the lands of the Earl of Coventry (such as trespassing and failure to upkeep game); a copy of the entry in the birth register for [Hon.] Charles John Coventry [26th February 1867-1929] [page 40]; a copy of the entry in the birth register for Henry Thomas Coventry [b. 3rd May 1868] [page 49]; a copy of the entry in the birth register for Reginald William Coventry [b. 29th August 1869] [page 63]; a copy of the entry in the birth register for Barbara Elizabeth Coventry [b. 27th October 1870] [page 73]; a copy of the entry in the birth register for Dorothy Coventry [b. 6th February 1872] [page 81]; letter and sketch drawings by [Francis?] Grant [page88-89]; a copy of the entry in the birth register for Anne Blanche Alice Coventry [b. 27th January 1874] [page 98]; various newspaper cuttings relating to agricultural and farming news; a copy of the entry in the birth register for William Francis Coventry [b. 6th August 1875] [page 109]; partridge feathers with a note 'Deery's [Lord Deerhurst's] first bird 2nd September 1878' [page 129]; various cuttings and items relating to the Earl of Coventry's hounds and horses; a copy of the entry in the birth register for Thomas George Coventry [b. 25th August 1885] [page 153]; along with other items newspaper cuttings of notable interest and invitations received by the Earl and Countess of Coventry. Loose items include a programme of theatrical entertainments from Covent Garden [London], notes on the 'Benefice of Croome D'Abitot and Pirton', a printed poem [author unknown] dated 1884 and further newspaper cuttings.
Date1865-1887
CategoryScrapbooks
Add to My Items
    Skip to main content
    Worcester City High Street Plan found in Corporation of Worcester Book of Plans

    Worcester City High Street Plan found in Corporation of Worcester Book of Plans

    Useful Links

    Showcase items

    A list of our latest and most exciting new items.

    Map of the Pirton Estates
    Map of the Pirton Estates
    Humphry Littelton Warrant
    Humphry Littelton Warrant
    A Seal attached to a Deed in the Vernon family collection.
    A Seal attached to a Deed in the Vernon family collection.
    Worcester City High Street Plan found in Corporation of Worcester Book of Plans
    Worcester City High Street Plan found in Corporation of Worcester Book of Plans
    Explore Showcase