Collection of William Bromet, mostly relating to Windsor and Berkshire
Reference code
BRO
Title
Collection of William Bromet, mostly relating to Windsor and Berkshire
Date
first half 19th century, with some earlier material.
Level of description
Fonds
Extent and format
Five boxes.
Scope and content
Topographical collections, mostly relating to Windsor and Berkshire, compiled by William Bromet, MD, FSA (d. 1850); first half 19th century, with some earlier material. Bromet was surgeon to the 1st Regiment Life Guards. For details of his career and publications, mostly relating to foreign antiquities, see Proc., 1st ser., 2 (1849-53), 152-3 (obituary). With drawings, w/cols., etc., many by Bromet. Five boxes.
Creator
Bromet, William (d 1850), physician and antiquary
Previous reference number(s)
SAL/MS/449/1-5
SAL/MS/797
SAL/MS/797
Archival history
Bequeathed by William Bromet, MD, FSA, 1850, with four volumes of brass rubbings, etc. (in the Prints and Drawings Collections). See Proc., 1st ser., 2 (1849-53), 152-3, 193. See also BRO/006, MSS/0239 and LYS (Lysons Collection).
Contents
- BRO/01 - Church notes, letters, etc.
- BRO/02 - Notes, letters, etc., mainly relating to Bray and other Berkshire parishes
- BRO/03 - Miscellaneous items, mostly relating to Windsor
- BRO/04 - Annotated copy of 'The History of Windsor Castle' by Joseph Pote
- BRO/05 - Illustrative material mostly relating to Windsor, Eton, Bray and Cookham
- BRO/06 - Church notes