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Bewick, Thomas, 1753-1828 (wood engraver)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1753 - 1828

Biography

Thomas Bewick (1753-1828), wood engraver, was born at Cherryburn House, near Eltringham, Northumberland, in August 1753. He was apprenticed to the engraver Ralph Beilby (1749-1817), with whom he subsequently entered into partnership in Newcastle. Bewick executed cuts for children's books, 1771-1774, and engraved blocks for Select fables (1784), A general history of quadrupeds (1790), History of British birds (1797 and 1804) and The Chillingham bull (1789). He died at his home in Gateshead on 8 November 1828.

Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:

 Series

Beilby to Bewick, 22 Jan. 1797 ('Friday afternoon, 3 O Clock 22 Jany'. Undated so date is inferred.)

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8520/3
Scope and Contents

His intention to have no further dealings with unnamed 'intemperate woman'.

Dates: 22 Jan. 1797 ('Friday afternoon, 3 O Clock 22 Jany'. Undated so date is inferred.)
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Thomas Bewick: Correspondence
 Series

Ralph Beilby to Bewick, 8 Sep. 1797

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8520/2
Scope and Contents

Suggestion for resolving their dispute concerning Bewick's apparent desire to deny him due recognition for his share in the compilation of the first volume of the History of British Birds.

Dates: 8 Sep. 1797
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Thomas Bewick: Correspondence
 Series

Ralph Beilby to Bewick, Newcastle, 7 Sep. 1797

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8520/1
Scope and Contents

Complaint about Bewick's apparent desire to deny him due recognition for his share in the compilation of the first volume of the History of British Birds.

Dates: 7 Sep. 1797
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
Found in: Cambridge University Library / Thomas Bewick: Correspondence

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