Identity area
Reference code
Ashby/Folder 1-5/3
Unique identifier
GB 275 Ashby/Folder 1-5/3
Title
Letters to William M. Herbert
Date(s)
- 1787-1790 (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
2 letters paper
Context area
Name of creator
(1724-1808)
Biographical history
Antiquary. Entered St John's College 1740; B.A. 1744; M.A. 1748; President of St John's 1767-75; Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries 1775; Rector of Barrow, Suffolk, 1774. Although Ashby published little, he was well-known amongst the literary antiquaries of the 18th century for his varied learning. He regularly contributed to the 'Gentleman's Magazine' and other periodicals on such topics as Roman milestones, archery and numismatics.
Repository
Archival history
Immediate source of acquisition or transfer
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Letters mainly of an antiquarian nature.