Fall of the Religious Houses Manuscript
Collection — Box: 39020031368197
Identifier: GTM-0053
An 18th century copy of a manuscript written by Michael Sherbrook between 1567 and 1591, this is an extended reflection on the destruction of the great religious houses in England, specifically the Roche Abbey in South Yorkshire, during the reign of Henry VIII, from accounts of eyewitnesses including the author’s father and uncle.
Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.
Materials in this collection are in the public domain. Permission to publish or reproduce is not required.
0.2 Cubic Feet (1 box)
English
The manuscript has eceived conservation treatment and has been digitized.
Immediate source of acquisition unknown.
Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository