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Joseph Pickford [later Sir Joseph Radcliffe], 1771-05-07 - 1777-07-14

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Reference Code: GBR/1934/M/5/Prescot/2/4/Pickford

Scope and Contents

Twenty-two letters signed from Joseph Pickford at Royton, near Rochdale, to CP. Discusses books, news of people, etc. Significantly, discussion of card/carding engines and parts, including one small sketch with description of function (letter --). Most postmarked Rochdale, a few Manchester; some with applied seals surviving.
X-REF CRADOCK LETTERS

Dates

  • Creation: 1771-05-07 - 1777-07-14

Biographical / Historical

Joseph Pickford (1744-1819) of Royton Hall, later created Sir Joseph Radcliffe, 1st Baronet, of Milnsbridge in the county of York. Huddersfield Magistrate. Pickford inherited his maternal uncle, William Radcliffe's, property in 1795, with the stipulation that he should take his surname.

Extent

22 item(s) : paper

Language of Materials

English

Physical Characteristics and Technical Requirements

Many damaged and fragile, with multiple tears at folded edges; liable to catch and tear when opening. Handle only with assistance of the Archivist.

Related Materials

See also Cradock letters in M/5/Prescot/2/4/Cradock

Originator(s)

Pickford, Joseph

Finding aid date

2016-07-27 16:33:14+00:00

Repository Details

Part of the St Catharine's College Archive Repository

Contact:
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