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RefNoHSF/3/21/11
LevelItem
TitleLetter from William James Herschel, Dagmar House, Clevedon, to 'Dearest Bella' [Isabella Herschel]
CreatorHerschel; Sir William James; second baronet (1833-1917); British developer of fingerprinting and judge
Date12 July 1873
DescriptionWilliam relates the highlights of his journey to Clevedon and the 'charming effect' of the race between two express trains at sunset. He describes Clevedon, and an excursion to see the Cheddar cliffs. He gives a long account of the land and its geology, with a series of sketches of particular features. He notes Cheddar pinks, promising to bring a plant home to Collingwood. They saw fine stalagmite caves, outlining their interesting features, and remarking that the lighting was cleverly managed. 'No bones were found in it'. The rain has prevented their sketching he says, with Cosmo coming tomorrow after exploring the Bream downs, and they will go on to Bridgewater. Mrs Pye is glad to have the order for tiles, but cannot deliver until August. He complains of the wait but he would not want 'Piper's scarlet biscuits'.
Extent6p.
FormatManuscript
PhysicalDescriptionInk on paper
AccessStatusOpen
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