| Reference number | RBO/14/12 |
| Alternative reference number | RBO.14.31 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | 'An account of some observations relating to natural history made in a journey to the Peak in Derbyshire by John Martyn' |
| Date | 1728 |
| Description | Details of plants found in the Peak district - that the Peak was notable for seven places - Chatsworth, seat of the Duke of Devonshire, Mamtor, Elden hole, the ebbing and flowing well, a Buxton well, Peak's hole, and Pool's hole
Details about the geology of the area - about the lead mines
Read to the Royal Society on 13 February 1728 |
| Language | English |
| Extent | 9 sides |
| Format | Manuscript |
| Digital images | View item on Science in the Making |
| Access status | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | Name | Dates |
| NA8396 | Martyn; John (1699 - 1768) | 1699 - 1768 |