GEMMS Manuscript ID
GEMMS-MANUSCRIPT-
115
(old series: GEMMS-MANUSCRIPT-1493)
Title
Heywood Papers Vol. XII
Shelfmark
Add MS 45974
Creation Date
1650 - 1883
Repository
Contents Note
Miscellaneous papers belonging to or relating to Rev. Oliver Heywood (d.1702), including a royal licence allowing Heywood to teach (dated 25 July 1672) and notes on two sermons.
Material Features
Printed form with manuscript inserts. 86 folios.
Associated People
Provenance
Upon his marriage to Heywood's great-great-granddaughter Ann, Rev. Richard Astley came into possession of most of the volumes in the Heywood collection.
Acquisition
Bequeathed by Harry Astley Roberts, grandson of Richard Astley, in 1944.
Source of Data
Jeanne Shami; British Library Archives and Manuscripts Online Catalogue
Sermons Contained
Sermon on the Apostles' Creed -- ff.15r-16v
Sermon on the Judgment -- ff.17r-18v
GEMMS record created
June 1, 2021
GEMMS record last edited
July 15, 2024