Manor house Bickley ([1825?])
G. H. Cooke
| Repository | Library | Shelf |
|---|---|---|
| Devon | West Country Studies | S SC0166 |
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SC0166
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CD 3 DVD 1
Publication Details
Date
[1825?]
Place
Scope and Content
Cooke, G. A. Topographical and statistical description of the county of Devon. London: Sherwood, Neely & Jones, c. 1822. p.240. Adjoining Tiverton, on the road to Exeter, is Bickley, rendered remarkable for being the birth-place of Bampfylde Moore Carew, surnamed King of the Beggars; he was bred up at Blundel's school, and reputed a good scholar; his father was at the time rector of Bickley; and, although descended from one of the most ancient families in Devon, and allied to others, yet nothing could draw him from a life of mendicity. He died at a great age, and was buried at the adjoining parish ground of Cadleigh, his body not being permitted to be interred in the family vault of the Carews.[Text may be taken from a different source or edition than that listed as the source by Somers Cocks.]
Format
Copper l.engr
Dimensions
46x68mm
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Exterior
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Dates
1825