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Consists mainly of letters to Robert Spence Watson. Topics include, but are not limited to, British politics and the Liberal party, contemporary Europe, Armstrong College (later Newcastle University), the Peace Society, lectures at the Literary and Philosophical Society of Newcastle upon Tyne, and contemporary literary and scientific achievements. Other regular recipients of letters include Elizabeth Spence Watson, Frederick Weiss, and Charles Prestwich Scott.
The Spence Watson's wide-ranging public activism, make their correspondence a valuable source of opinions on the social and political matters of the day from a wide range of prominent persons.
Letters grouped in alphabetical series (alphabetized surnames) with items arranged chronologically. Additional items grouped thematically in further series (family correspondence/the arts/science/education).
Where name of addressee is unknown or ineligible, item is marked unaddressed. Where signature of correspondent is unknown or ineligible, item is marked unsigned. Where no date is specified, the dates of creation given are intended to give realistic scope.
Robert Spence Watson (1837-1911), was a Liberal politician and educationist. Born in Gateshead on 6th June, 1837, the eldest of five sons and seven daughters born to Joseph Watson, a solicitor of Bensham Grove, Gateshead. In 1848 Robert Spence Watson started at York School, the Friends' School in York, before entering University College London in 1853. He was admitted as a solicitor in 1860 and entered into partnership with his father, and remained active within the profession throughout his working life.
In June 1863 Watson married Elizabeth Spence Watson, nee Richardson, of Newcastle upon Tyne, with whom he had one son and five daughters. was also active and heavily involved in women’s rights and educational reform and encouraged her daughters and acquaintances to become involved in the Suffragette movement. She was also a governess of local girls schools, a Guardian of the Poor Law at Gateshead’s Workhouse and active in helping and supporting poor children into education.
Watson played an energetic and influential part in public life both in his native Newcastle and nationally, taking an interest in political, social, and educational movements. In 1862, he became the honorary secretary of the Literary and Philosophical Society of Newcastle, serving for thirty-one years before becoming vice-president. Throughout this period, he gave numerous lectures to the society. He succeeded Lord Armstrong as President in 1900.
In 1871 Watson helped to found the Durham School of Science, later known as Armstrong College of the University of Durham, and ultimately as the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. He became the University's first President in 1910. He was also elected to the first Newcastle school board in 1871, a position he held for twenty-three years. Watson was a pioneer of university extension throughout the north of England and of the Newcastle free Public Library.
From 1885 to 1911 he was also the President of the Tyneside Sunday Lecture Society, and became chairman of Newcastle Grammar School in 1911.
Watson also had interests in travelling; an ardent mountaineer, he joined the Alpine Club in 1862. In 1870, he was invited by the Society of Friends to travel to Alsace-Lorraine as a commissioner of the War Victims Fund for the distribution of relief to the non-combatants of the Franco-Prussian War. He revisited France in early 1871 to oversee similar work in the Seine region, and was awarded the Legion d'honneur by the French Government in 1873, though he declined to accept. In 1879 Watson visited Wazzan, the sacred city of Morocco, being reportedly the first Christian European to do so. Watson obtained an introduction to the great sharif of the city and published an account of his journey, A Visit to Wazan, the Sacred City of Morocco, in 1880.
Throughout his life, Watson engaged in the political life of both his native city and of the wider nation. He was a lifelong adherent of the Liberal Party. First working as the election agent of Joseph Cowen in Newcastle, Watson founded the Newcastle liberal Association in 1874, serving as its President from 1874 to 1897. He was also one of the original conveners of the National Liberal Federation in 1877, serving as its President from 1890 to 1902. During this period he was among the most influential Liberal leaders outside Parliament, declining invitations to become a parliamentary candidate, and his political friends included Cowen, John Morley, John Bright, Lord Ripon, and Earl Grey. In 1907, Watson was made a privy councillor by Henry Campbell-Bannerman.
Though refusing to stand for Parliament, Watson was a prominent public speaker. He was a defender of home rule, and embraced the cause of international peace and the welfare of indigenous peoples under British rule. He served as President of the Peace Society for a number of years, and was active in the Indian National Congress movement. He was also interested in the development of free institutions in Russia and co-operated with a number of Russian political exiles in England, most notably Sergius M. Kravchinsky, known as Stepniak. He was President of the Society of Friends of Russian Freedom from 1890 to 1911. Watson was also a pioneer in the settlement of trade disputes by arbitration, first acting to arbitrate such a dispute in 1864 and acting in such a capacity on 47 further occasions between 1884 and 1894 on disputes in industries in the north of England.
Watson who suffered with ill health from 1905, died at his home in Bensham Grove, Gateshead, in March 1911. He had published ten books and around sixty pamphlets and articles on a range of subjects. These endeavours, in addition to his wide-ranging public activism, make his correspondence a valuable source of opinions on the social and political matters of the day from a wide range of prominent persons.
Consists mainly of letters to Robert Spence Watson. Topics include, but are not limited to, British politics and the Liberal party, contemporary Europe, Armstrong College (later Newcastle University), the Peace Society, lectures at the Literary and Philosophical Society of Newcastle upon Tyne, and contemporary literary and scientific achievements. Letters grouped in alphabetical series (alphabetized surnames) with items arranged chronologically.
Consists mainly of letters to Robert Spence Watson from correspondents with surnames beginning A.
Concerning lecture at the Literary and Philosophical Society in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Concerning inability to give lecture at the Literary and Philosophical Society in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Concerning Tory electoral victories.
Concerning his lecture 'Garrick and his Circle.'
Concerning manuscript copy of speech.
Concerning the appeal for the Relief of the French Peasantry.
Concerning subjects of lectures at the Literary and Philosophical Society of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Concerning the embezzlement of funds.
Concerning dates for lectures by Armstrong and his election as president of Literary and Philosophical Society.
Concerning a visit to Newcastle.
Concerning a meeting in Newcastle.
Concerning political appointments and Thomas Power O' Connor.
Concerning the Liberal Party and their personal friendship.
Concerning their personal friendship.
Concerning her husband, Herbert Henry Asquith, and David Lloyd George.
Consists mainly of letters to Robert Spence Watson from correspondents with surnames beginning B.
Covering note [not addressed].
Concerning lecture for Tyneside Sunday Lecture Society.
Concerning visit to Gateshead.
Concerning opening of Toynbee Hall and Dr Schulze.
Concerning a lecture in Newcastle.
Concerning a visit.
Concerning lecture on “The Inevitableness of Socialism.”
Concerning offer to lecture at Newcastle.
Concerning inability to lecture due to pressure of work.
Concerning a visit
Concerning the Association for Electoral Reform.
Concerning a candidate for headship of Gateshead High School.
A printed copy of “A Song of Jolly Deer-stalkers.”
Introducing a colleague.
Concerning the Liberal Party in Newcastle.
Concerning ideas for a lecture on Prussian land reform.
Concerning electors.
Concerning Robert Spence Watson’s publication, “Caedmon, the First English Poet”.
Concerning Robert Spence Watson’s publication, “Caedmon, the First English Poet”.
Concerning Robert Spence Watson’s thoughts on South Africa.
Concerning South African politics.
Concerning Russia.
Concerning Russia and Russian political prisoners.
Concerning upcoming lecture at Tyneside Sunday Lecture Society.
Declining offer to lecture due to contesting North Camberwell at the next elections.
Concerning an article just received and discussing university lectureships.
Concerning the fellowship system at Cambridge.
Concerning offer to lecture and distribution of a speech.
Concerning the Queen.
Concerning politicians' conduct and prophecy of a new government.
Concerning inability to lecture in Newcastle.
Concerning government problems.
A subscription for Russian Central Association.
Providing money for the Russian Freedom Fund
Concerning printing of his sermons.
Concerning Watson’s resignation as secretary of National Liberal Federation.
Concerning tracings.
Concerning recent hospitality
Concerning his giving a lecture.
Concerning books of controversial divinity in the library of Newcastle Literary and Philosophical Society.
Concerning the Russian Freedom Society and his contribution to their funds. With mounted copy of original letter.
Concerning Watson’s visit to him and University lectureships.
Concerning his book on Mount Ararat.
Concerning the current state of the Liberal Party, the Russo-Turkish war, British politics and Joseph Cowen.
Concerning details about travelling and suggesting possible publishers.
Concerning publication of Watson’s book on Morocco and Wazan.
Concerning Robert Spence Watson’s book on Wazan and general matters.
Concerning his forthcoming book on Wazan, Bryce’s publisher, Macmillan and on Joseph Cowen.
Concerning elections and completion of Robert Spence Watson’s book on Wazan.
Concerning Greece and Liberal politics.
Concerning possible candidature in Newcastle, and Hungary.
Concerning visit to Norway.
Concerning Stepniak and general matters.
Concerning Robert Spence Watson’s visit to London.
Concerning his visit to Newcastle to deliver prizes at Rutherford College.
Concerning South Africa, the demise of the press and English interest in politics.
Concerning subscription to fund commemorating Professor Adamson.
Concerning Lord Rosebery.
Concerning Watson’s Privy Councillorship.
Concerning memento of Robert Spence Watson.
Concerning the Newcastle Chronicle and Joseph Cowen.
Concerning the House of Lords.
Concerning Burt's Bedlington constituents and his ill health.
Concerning elections and the declining health of his daughter.
Consists mainly of letters to Robert Spence Watson from correspondents with surnames beginning C.
Concerning advance copy of a book.
Concerning an invitation.
Concerning Watson’s report on South Africa and South African politics.
Offering Watson a Knighthood.
Concerning offer of a Privy Councillorship and asking advice on the next Bishop of Newcastle.
Concerning movement for the limitation of armaments.
Concerning Watson’s assent to Privy Councillorship
Concerning appointment of bishops.
Concerning Manchester University.
Concerning Watson's pamphlet on Niccolo Pisano.
Concerning the Boer War.
Concerning war in South Africa.
Concerning the support of Sheffield Socialists for Russian political prisoners.
Concerning general reforms.
Concerning a recent invitation.
Concerning local women's education.
Concerning her visit, being without a maid.
Cancelling visit due to illness of governess.
Concerning her visit to Newcastle and the Boer War.
Concerning the Russian Tsar.
Concerning proposed meeting in Gateshead.
Concerning a candidacy at Newcastle.
Concerning the fog in Birmingham.
Postcard.
Sending a contribution.
Concerning invitation to stay and lecture at the Tyneside Sunday Lecture Society.
Concerning his book on Lord Coleridge.
Concerning attendance of House of Lords for the bill on summary jurisdiction.
Concerning his sending a book.
Concerning his receipt of a book.
Concerning recent hospitality and sending a copy of his publication.
Sending various toys and books for the children.
Concerning Tyneside Sunday Lecture Society.
Concerning his return to USA.
Concerning Grecian slides for his use at the Royal Geographical Society.
Declining Watson's invitation to stay due to earlier commitment.
Accepting invitation to stay when lecturing.
Concerning his volume of poems.
Concerning a signed memorial to the Tzar respecting the treatment of Siberian prisoners.
Concerning becoming one of the vice presidents of the Poor Law association.
Concerning a bill before the House of Commons.
Concerning help during the election.
Concerning Liberal candidates, ill health and the state of the House of Commons.
Concerning miners' influence and the collapse of interest in Parliament.
Concerning Joseph Watson’s death.
Concerning his support for women's suffrage, but fears political ramifications.
Concerning the difficulty of getting a member of Parliament to attend a public meeting in Newcastle and the state of House of Commons.
Concerning political appointments and Disraeli’s lack of guidance in the House of Commons.
Concerning a petition and Cowen’s speech in the House of Commons.
Concerning Cowen’s attitude to the problems in Russia and his change of attitude and influence in the House of Commons.
Concerning the London letters printed in the Newcastle Chronicle and possible intervention in war between Russia and Turkey.
Concerning the London letters printed in Newcastle Chronicle, Russian politics, and John Morley as candidate for Newcastle.
Concerning his wish to resign at the next election and suggesting John Morley as the next candidate.
Concerning Permissive Bill and general election and belief there will be no war with Russia.
Concerning Lord Grey’s policies, Permissive Bill and inability to return to Newcastle to speak at present time.
Concerning his resignation and suggesting possible candidates in Albert Grey and H Tennant.
Concerning a meeting to discuss the “South agrarian business” and his political opponents.
Concerning resignation as Liberal candidate and the attacks on his personal character.
Concerning keeping their friendship separate from their personal views
Concerning tickets for the Krapotkin lecture.
Concerning information about Morocco.
Concerning a meeting on South African issues.
Concerning a petition.
Concerning voting for proportional representation.
Concerning inability to attend meeting re Tyneside Arbitration.
Concerning illustration sent to Robert Spence Watson by mistake.
Concerning Watson's pamphlet on “The Limits of Obedience to the Law”.
Declining invitation to stay and “Proscipine in Pluto’s Garden”.
Concerning literature.
Concerning literature.
Concerning election to House of Commons.
Declining invitation.
Consists mainly of letters to Robert Spence Watson from correspondents with surnames beginning D.
Concerning meeting of the Toynbee Trustees.
Concerning umbrellas.
Concerning Mabel Spence Watson’s education and Newnham College, Cambridge.
Concerning the annual meeting of the Central National Society of Women’s Suffrage.
Concerning offer of hospitality.
Concerning the printing of a circular.
Concerning publicity for the United Irish League Movement.
Concerning recent hospitality, the activities of the alpine club, and an invitation to the Alps.
Concerning the 'African question' and the recalling of Frere.
Concerning a circular and the enthusiasm of the Liberal party.
Concerning his ill health, its impact upon his Parliamentary work, and the prospect of resignation.
Concerning resignation of his seat in House of Commons.
Concerning his resignation due to his worsening health and approval of John Morley as the Liberal candidate.
Concerning his resignation address and its publication in Newcastle newspapers.
Concerning his deteriorating health.
Concerning world politics [incomplete].
Concerning Morocco.
Declining invitation to speak at Tyneside Sunday Lecture Society.
Concerning the filling of a vacancy.
Declining invitation to speak at Tyneside Sunday Lecture Society.
Response to an invitation.
Concerning the publication of an item.
Concerning a meeting.
Concerning Watson’s publication; “Caedmon, the First English Poet”.
Concerning Watson’s report on South Africa.
Concerning Joseph Skipsey's volumes of carols, songs and ballads.
Concerning his enjoyment of poetry.
Concerning a lecture at the Literary and Philosophical Society of Newcastle upon Tyne.
Accompanying note to a covering letter.
See SW 1/4/30.
Concerning Skipsey's application to be the custodian of William Shakespeare's birthplace.
Acceptance of invitation.
Concerning the death of Francis Dixon and the contents of his house.
Concerning a young woman.
Concerning the broad minded attitude of the Manchester Guardian to Ireland.
Concerning biography of Lord Durham and asking Robert Spence Watson for advice on disposal of his papers, some of which he wishes to give to Canadian archives.
Consists mainly of letters to Robert Spence Watson from correspondents with surnames beginning E.
Concerning accommodation with Watson in Durham.
Concerning his book.
Concerning notes and his book on Anglo Saxon literature.
Concerning possible subjects for her lecture at the Tyneside Sunday Lecture Society.
Concerning invitation to Wordsworth Club meeting.
Concerning education and visit to Greno Wood, with illustration.
Consists mainly of letters to Robert Spence Watson from correspondents with surnames beginning F.
Concerning arrangements for her visit.
Concerning recent hospitality.
Concerning their proposed travels including a sketch of a felt hat.
Concerning his painting, including a sketch.
Concerning publishers.
Concerning holidays and literature.
Concerning Robert Spence Watson’s engagement.
Concerning his second marriage to Fanny Watson and the decoration and glass work in his house.
Concerning a recommendation.
Concerning personal matters.
Concerning his stay in Ireland and political situation.
Concerning his inability to lecture in Newcastle until the next volume of his history is finished.
Concerning a lecture the following year and his horror at the Russian and Turkish war.
Concerning Russian and Turkish war possibility of coming to Newcastle to lecture in January.
Concerning the danger of war with Russia.
Concerning his inability to lecture due to the political situation.
Concerning South African politics and Robert Spence Watson’s pamphlet on South Africa.
Concerning his lecture for Tyneside Sunday Lecture Society in April 1888 and subject.
Consists mainly of letters to Robert Spence Watson from correspondents with surnames beginning G.
Concerning Watson’s design for an ice axe and Galton’s suggestions for the design.
A note
Concerning health, work in progress and hereditary characteristics of Tyne boatmen.
Concerning college at Newcastle and R.S. Aytoun.
Concerning Watson’s ill health and hereditary characteristics of Tyne boatmen.
Concerning offer of hospitality.
Concerning offer of hospitality.
Concerning Galton's travels, especially meeting the Sharifa of Wazan in Tangier in 1899.
A note
Concerning his volume of carols.
Concerning a donation for the Society of Friends of Russian Freedom, explaining the demise of the American branch of the society, and discussing American politics.
Concerning the Alpine Club Journal about Robert Spence Watson’s ascent of Balferinhorn and electrical occurrences on the Jungfrau Joch.
Concerning uncertainty of visiting Newcastle with her husband (William Ewart) for lecture in Newcastle.
Concerning her parents’ visit to Newcastle and the success of Robert Spence Watson’s speech.
Concerning the death of her father, William Ewart Gladstone.
Declining an invitation to appear at a political banquet.
Invitation to dinner.
Concerning some suggestions and giving assurance that they will be attended to.
Concerning his resignation and his fears for the Liberal Party in the near future.
Thanking Watson and the National Liberal Federation for their address upon his retirement from office and his hopes for the future.
Concerning Watson’s protest.
Concerning the forthcoming election for the candidacy of York.
Concerning Watson's hospitality.
Concerning a family tragedy and declining invitation to stay when he lectures in Newcastle.
Concerning the first lecture of Gresham Lecture Centre.
Thanks for hospitality.
Declining invitation to lecture at Literary and Philosophical Society due to pressure of work.
Concerning Watson’s article in Pall Mall Gazette on Russian political prisoners and George Kennan’s articles in the Century.
Covering note sent with George Kennan’s article from the Century.
Concerning a prospective article.
Asking for a photograph of Joseph Cowen to use in his cartoons, and on his forthcoming work.
Concerning photographs, discussing the Liberals and views on Bishops in the House of Lords.
Declining invitation to lecture due to health reasons.
Concerning invitation to lecture as he “winters abroad” for health reasons.
Concerning possible visit of her friend, Mr. Knight.
Concerning Robert Spence Watson’s poems, literature and literary picnic.
Concerning invitation of hospitality and discussing formation of new Cabinet.
Concerning liberal protestantism and shares in Swan Light Company.
Concerning the death of Henry Clapham.
Concerning invitation of hospitality, visit to Howick and false reports of his resignation.
Thanking Watson for his support.
Asking him to invite his friend Alfred Lyttleton to dinner.
Concerning the relief of Khartoum, government’s Egyptian policy and proportional representation.
Invitation extended to the Watsons to stay at Howick, Northumberland.
Concerning co-operative movement meeting.
Thanking him for the sympathy and kindness after the death of Grey’s daughter.
Invitation to the Watsons to stay at Howick, Northumberland and concerning banking for Eastern Railway in Gateshead.
Concerning Robert Spence Watson’s Privy Councillorship, Tercentenary in Canada and granting of self government to South Africa.
Describing police finding Earl Grey having just arrived from Canada in the Spence Watson’s garden and arousing their suspicion.
Concerning a police misunderstanding and discussing federal principle of Home Rule and Gladstone’s mistakes concerning Ireland.
Concerning Watson's speaking.
Accepting invitation to stay with Watsons.
Concerning appointments at the Foreign Office and Asquith’s good leadership.
Concerning the election.
Declining invitation to stay after a meeting in Newcastle as he already has guests and their difference of opinions.
Concerning the recent election and hope that Watson enjoyed the result.
Concerning obituary of Robert Spence Watson.
Thanking her for her letter after the fire at Falloden.
Concerning the establishment of industrial schools in places they are required.
Concerning the establishment of a Girls’ Public Day School in Gateshead when sufficient schools exist already.
Consists mainly of letters to Robert Spence Watson from correspondents with surnames beginning H.
Concerning the approaching election and the promise of the Liberals to improve imperial defence and the British Army.
Concerning lack of opportunity to meet whilst in Northumberland.
Sending a copy of his study of Chevy Chase.
Concerning his preferences when lecturing and his retirement from after dinner speaking.
Concerning travel arrangements for lecture in Newcastle.
Concerning the death of Parnell and thanking Robert Spence Watson for his hospitality.
Concerning the temperance issue and Rowntree.
Concerning electoral defeat.
Concerning the disorganisation of the protests on the temperance issue and general political conditions.
Concerning his resignation from the leadership of the House of Commons and the state of the Liberal Party.
Concerning his re-election as candidate for the Independent Labour Party.
Concerning his son’s recovery and expressing thanks for the hospitality whilst in Newcastle.
Declining invitation to lecture at Newcastle due to his age and other commitments.
Concerning his campaign for national defence and the attitude of Germany towards Great Britain.
Declining invitation to stay.
Concerning forthcoming lectures.
Concerning the scheme for a protest against the treatment of Russian political prisoners.
Concerning subscription for the Friends of Russian Freedom.
Accepting offer of hospitality.
Concerning women’s suffrage and lack of Liberal support.
Concerning arrangements for his recital/lecture in Newcastle and the printing of the programmes.
Concerning recent hospitality.
Concerning holiday to Norway.
Concerning the family holiday in Ornaes, Norway.
Concerning possible speakers for lectures.
Concerning a petition and asking for his signature.
Concerning the Boer War, English jingoism, and the press.
Concerning the death of her aunt, Caroline Richardson.
Concerning ill health and memories of life at Bensham Grove.
Declining invitation to lecture in Newcastle.
Agreeing to lecture in Newcastle.
Concerning his lack of support for a political scheme.
Acknowledgement of a recent letter.
Sending five pounds.
Declining offer of position of Vice Principal due to other commitments.
Sending a copy of his book on John Morley.
Concerning the correspondence of John Morley to Robert Spence Watson.
Concerning lecturing in Newcastle and suggesting arrangements.
Concerning a Liberal Party circular, party weaknesses and thought thoughts on the general government of the country.
Concerning their areas of agreement and difference in their opinion on the state of the Liberal Party.
Concerning Emily Hobhouse and her return to England after her forcible ejection from South Africa and her involvement in the prison camps in the Boer War.
Concerning Emily Hobhouse and his views on the government and the demise of society.
Concerning his involvement in a law suit and declining Watson’s offer of funds.
Concerning the war prison camps and their management, failed law suit due to secrecy of government information and discussing the state of society.
Concerning a recent letter to The Spectator.
Concerning the opening of his bank fifty years earlier and travel in Australia and Tasmania.
Concerning lecture in Newcastle.
Concerning an upcoming visit to Newcastle.
Supporting Watson’s stance against farm burnings in Boer War.
Seeking Watson's support for the Committee for the Abolition of Travelling Tax.
Congratulating Robert Spence Watson on the presidency of the Liberal Party.
Concerning a journey by others in Egypt.
Concerning slavery and other general matters.
Congratulation on receiving membership of the Privy Council.
Concerning the foundation and setting up of a new settlement.
Concerning settlement in Tennessee and asking whether Watson would like to buy debentures in the settlement.
Apologising for being unable to attend the Church Congress due to problems in Rugby.
Acceptance of offer of hospitality.
Concerning his inability to use the notes in The Spectator.
Consists mainly of letters to Robert Spence Watson from correspondents with surnames beginning J.
Concerning an appointment to meet.
Consists mainly of letters to Robert Spence Watson from correspondents with surnames beginning K.
Concerning the book of Coquetdale songs.
Concerning a business appointment.
Concerning designs for an ice-axe and crampons, including rough sketches of the crampons.
Concerning an upcoming lecture.
Concerning some botanical and zoological specimens.
Concerning his lectures at the Newcastle Institute and the availability of casts for the lectures.
Concerning a letter to John Morley on a prayer for the College of Science.
Concerning the gift of a book by John Woolman and on his stay in Switzerland and the William Tell “myth”.
Concerning drink and war.
Concerning the Industrial Schools Act.
Concerning the Wordsworth Club.
Sending thanks for hospitality
Concerning Watson’s Address to the Bewick Club and whether he would consider compiling his writings into a publication.
Concerning lecturing in Newcastle.
Concerning the death of Robert Spence Watson.
Concerning subscriptions and lists of subscribers left him by Mr. Cowen.
Concerning his recent circular and the plight of Russian political prisoners.
Concerning the treatment of Russian political prisoners in Siberia, the subject of a report in The Times and urging Watson to start a campaign to put pressure on Russia.
Concerning the St Petersburg massacre and his feelings about the revolution in Russia.
Concerning Watson’s health and situation in Russia.
Concerning the arrest of Tchaykovsky and the subsequent action he should make to raise awareness of this.
Concerning the imminent marriage of his daughter, Sasha and his proposed stay in Ravello, Italy for his health over the winter.
Concerning the Russian Revolution and his family’s plans to return to home.
Letter from Sophie Kropotkin to Robert Spence Watson returning money sent by Watson and discussing the situation in Russia.
Concerning Prince Kropotkin’s escape from Russia.
Notes and plan on Prince Kropotkin’s escape from prison.
Consists mainly of letters to Robert Spence Watson from correspondents with surnames beginning L.
Concerning his volume of poetry.
Concerning illegal trade, politics and his ill health.
Confirming an appointment and offering praise of Watson.
Concerning vote in the House of Commons to increase expenditure on the navy; his opposition to the issue and John Morley’s support of it.
Concerning the increase of expenditure on the navy.
Concerning visit to Gateshead and the “Liberal catastrophe”.
Concerning the House of Lords.
Concerning a Liberal Federation meeting.
Concerning the temperance movement, the veto, and Liberal party politics.
Concerning Robert Spence Watson and the recent elections.
Concerning an entry in the Dictionary of National Biography.
Asking him to dine with Lefevre and friends the following week in London.
Concerning the Society of the Friends of Freedom in Russia and his participation in the government.
Concerning his nephew, Mr Gordon, son of Lord Stanmere.
Biographical note on George Shaw Lefevre taken from autograph album.
Concerning pamphlets required by the writer.
Postcard promising to discuss issues when he is in England.
Concerning conference on co-operative production.
Accepting offer of hospitality.
Accepting forthcoming appointment.
Concerning arrangements to meet after the publication of a Commissioners report.
Brief note
Concerning the incorrect impression given in The Telegraph regarding his views on University College.
Declining a copy of his book.
Declining the invitation to chair a lecture.
Concerning his interest in the Society of Friends of Freedom in Russia and his support of the society.
Thanking him for his reply, re-iterating his support and offering to give a subscription.
Consists mainly of letters to Robert Spence Watson from correspondents with surnames beginning M.
Concerning arrangements for travel to Newcastle upon Tyne.
Concerning the repair of educational institutes after the war.
Concerning the Liberal election win at Hexham.
Concerning his offer of hospitality whilst lecturing.
Concerning an account about him and a photograph for publication in the Newcastle Daily Chronicle.
Concerning his offer of hospitality whilst lecturing.
Concerning a parcel of parliamentary papers [photocopy].
Concerning Watson's book Caedmon, the First English Poet.
Concerning the appointment of the librarian for the Edinburgh Public Library and their long friendship.
Concerning an engagement to lecture before the Tyneside Sunday Lecture Society.
Concerning invitation to stay at Bensham Grove.
Concerning invitation to stay at Bensham Grove.
Concerning his inability to speak in Newcastle upon Tyne due to his ill health.
Concerning his portrait.
Covering letter to F.E. Weiss sent with letters from George Meredith.
Concerning the establishment of a college of physical science in Newcastle upon Tyne, the admission of women to the college, his friendship with Watson and his German education.
Concerning hospitality, for the introductions to John Morley and Joseph Arch and general matters.
Concerning general and personal news.
Concerning the Land Tenure Reform Association.
Concerning a meeting of the Toynbee Trustees.
Concerning Watson's introduction to Rev. Mordecai Serfaty, Chief Rabbi of Morroco, and asking that he be given every assistance on his travels in Morocco and in particular in Marrakesh.
Concerning the syllabus at University College London including botany.
Concerning acceptance of hospitality.
Concerning university examination papers.
Concerning his recent ill health.
Concerning an item left behind on his visit.
Concerning stay in Quaker cottage.
Concerning the death of the Spence Watsons’ son.
Concerning his declining Scott's invitation to write article/give lecture.
Concerning holidays in France.
Responding to Watson's letter.
Concerning the prices of books.
Biographical note on Lord John Morley taken from autograph album.
Concerning offer of hospitality
Concerning arrangements for his visit to Newcastle.
Concerning lecturing to working men’s groups and watching Gladstone, Bright and Sexton debating in the House of Commons.
Concerning a recent speech by John Morley, the Liberal majority and general matters.
Concerning the Liberal majority, Joseph Cowan, South Africa and general matters.
Concerning university extension lectures and women’s suffrage meeting attended by Mrs Scratcherd and Miss Cobden.
Concerning “Russian castigation papers”.
Concerning his hospitality and kindness.
Concerning recent expenditure.
Concerning an introduction to Miss Doyle of Denton Hall.
Concerning a forthcoming publication.
Concerning recent hospitality.
Consists mainly of letters to Robert Spence Watson from correspondents with surnames beginning N.
Concerning offer of hospitality during the meeting of the British Association and extending his friendship.
Declining hospitality during his lecturing tour as he will not be coming to Newcastle.
Concerning hospitality, happiness at being in Norway and asking if Watson has any influence to get articles published about the Swedish-Norwegian question.
Concerning an article written by Björnstjerne Björnson about the Swedish-Norwegian question.
Concerning the Swedish-Norwegian question.
Concerning getting Björnstjerne Björnson’s article published in The Speaker and about Norwegian politics.
Concerning his imminent return to Norway to prepare his ship and Björnstjerne Björnson’s possible visit to England.
Letter of thanks written from his ship Fram.
Concerning Watson’s health and the Norwegian revolution.
Sending thanks for a gift of books.
Sending thanks for hospitality.
Declining the invitation to lecture at the Tyneside Sunday Lecturing Society.
Concerning his visit to Newcastle.
Concerning his visit to Newcastle.
Concerning a recently published article.
Concerning his mother and the forthcoming election in Gateshead.
Consists mainly of letters to Robert Spence Watson from correspondents with surnames beginning O.
Declining Watson's offer of hospitality.
Concerning arrangements for his lecture in Newcastle and staying with Watson.
Concerning hospitality and arrangements for visit.
Concerning arrangements to meet.
Concerning the titles of his lectures.
Concerning lecturing for the Tyneside Lecture Society before he returns to America.
Concerning lecturing for the Tyneside Lecture Society before he returns to America.
Consists mainly of letters to Robert Spence Watson from correspondents with surnames beginning P.
Declining an offer of hospitality.
Concerning arrangements for forthcoming lecture.
Concerning a forthcoming lecture on Russia in Newcastle.
Concerning his move back to London and the effect of the war on people on the home front.
Concerning his gift of The Life of Robert Spence Watson.
Concerning the forthcoming funeral of Russian revolutionary Sergius Stepniak, and suggesting raising a monument to his life.
Concerning his the views recently expressed in a controversial lecture on race struggles, evolution, and Christianity.
Concerning his desire not to be a candidate for the post of Principal of Armstrong College, the lack of success of the two previous post-holders, and offering his thoughts on the prospective candidates.
Concerning a petition.
Concerning university extension.
Concerning university extension.
Concerning a meeting with Watson.
Concerning Watson's proposal for university extension to the vice chancellor of Oxford.
Concerning university extension and the help of Professor Bryce in putting the issue to the Oxford colleges.
Concerning Watson's contribution to Liberal politics and personal matters.
Concerning Armstrong College.
Concerning Watson's work at the Slade school and declining offer of hospitality.
Concerning his autobiography of Charles Sumner, visit to Norway, to Naworth Castle, and his stay with John Bright.
Concerning the war in Egypt and possibility of war in Russia, and the education of his and the Watson’s daughters.
Concerning education of women, travels in America and Mexico and the distribution of land.
Concerning the education of his children and his proposed visit to Europe.
Concerning a missing page from typescript.
Concerning hospitality when visiting Newcastle, including a visit to the Armstrong works.
Concerning his abrupt return home due to the birth of his son.
Concerning the discovery and the habits of starfish colouration.
Concerning hospitality for forthcoming visit.
Consists mainly of letters to Robert Spence Watson from correspondents with surnames beginning R.
Concerning recent hospitality, his visit to Wallington and the sending of a shawl from Shetland as a gift.
Concerning an offer of hospitality.
Concerning examination of papers prior to inclusion in a publication.
Concerning offer of hospitality when he is in Newcastle to lecture.
Concerning offer of hospitality.
Concerning his portrait of Robert Spence Watson.
Concerning his new weekly publication and asking for contributions from Robert Spence Watson.
Concerning the annual Peace Society meeting about the war in Egypt.
Concerning a borrowed book and the illness of Caroline Richardson (Robert Spence Watson’s sister-in-law).
Concerning the offer of meeting members of the Liberal Party in Newcastle at Watson’s house.
Concerning Charles Edward Dyer of Gateshead, a candidate for the position of accountant at the West Yorkshire County Council.
Concerning the Liberal Party’s attitude to the Transvaal issue in London and in the provinces.
Concerning South Africa and his fears for war.
Concerning the payment for the garrison of South Africa and the Liberal Party’s position on the war and imperialism.
Concerning the Hague Conference and the treatment of war dissenters in South Africa.
Concerning the ejection of Emily Hobhouse from South Africa and asking that the Liberal Federation take up her cause.
Concerning public and party apathy over important issues.
Concerning Spence Watson’s illness and imminent visit to Tenerife.
Concerning Watson's letters of condolence on the death of his wife.
Concerning the death of his wife.
Concerning his old age, House of Lords, Indian and Irish politics and the strengths of John Morley.
Concerning his continued ill health and position in Asquith’s Government.
Concerning Watson's evaluation of Ripon’s public career and commending Earl Grey’s work in government.
Concerning Watson’s letter concerning past times spent together.
Concerning the election fight at [South] Shields, losing the seat at Newcastle and a general discussion of the Local Veto Bill and temperance in the town.
Concerning South Africa and political issues, particularly Liberal policies.
Concerning invitation to lecture in Newcastle, promising to come when he has fewer engagements.
Concerning title for his lecture (“The Distribution of Species”) to be given near to Christmas.
Concerning his lectures in December and travel expenses.
Concerning his lectures in December and his visit to Newcastle upon Tyne.
Concerning stay at Moss Croft and his current visit to Ambleside.
Concerning general news, promising to send a photograph of his baby and letters from Goldwin Smith.
Concerning his dissection of an emu, wombat and a kangaroo, as well as general news and digging up of skulls near to Abingdon.
Concerning the Chair of Biology at Newcastle upon Tyne and the weather in the Lake District.
Concerning the death of Joseph Watson.
Concerning the fever in Robert Spence Watson’s house and inviting him to stay in Oxford.
Concerning the nomination of a member for the Council of the University College.
Concerning his support of R.J. Gwyther for the post of Professor of Mathematics at the College of Science, Newcastle upon Tyne.
Concerning the memorial for [Franz?] Mathe.
Concerning Robert Spence Watson’s support of Moore Ede for the Deanery of Ripon.
Concerning his reasons for his retirement from the leadership of the Liberal Party.
Concerning two of her books and her recent illness.
Short note
Concerning critics, his book of poems, a review of the poems, and Rossetti’s favourite poems.
Concerning Skipsey’s criticism of Rossetti’s work and Skipsey’s own work.
Concerning the death of George Dixon, admiration of his work, and inviting him to visit London.
Concerning recent hospitality, his journey home and composition of some new sonnets.
Concerning the marriages of poets.
Concerning photographs.
Concerning his support for the nomination of Skipsey as custodian of Shakespeare’s birthplace.
Concerning Watson's contribution towards the publication of Walt Whitman’s poems and discussing its progress.
Concerning lecture on “The Churches and the Poverty Problem”.
Concerning the death of his father.
Concerning the provincial towns of Northern England
Concerning the provincial towns of Northern England and his dislike of the love of money.
Concerning an earlier correspondence.
Requesting a telegram of the election results.
Concerning invitation to lecture.
Concerning writing for the Manchester Guardian.
Concerning those standing for election and his writing on the Percys and royalty.
Concerning a review of a book.
Concerning writing on Gladstone and current work.
Concerning Scott's upcoming visit to London.
Consists mainly of letters to Robert Spence Watson from correspondents with surnames beginning S.
Concerning the Aliens Act and the organization of Russian emigres in England.
Concerning the Aliens Act and the handling of political and religious refugees and setting up committees for their organization.
Concerning his brother’s illness and progressive improvement.
Concerning an offer to lecture in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Concerning an offer to lecture in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Concerning acceptance of hospitality and upcoming lecture.
Concerning suffragism and political gains, general discussion and news.
Concerning a story involving him in the press.
Concerning Olive Cronwright Schreiner.
Concerning his recent journey and wife’s illness, and campaigns regarding the second Boer War.
Concerning his wife's ill health and sympathy regarding Robert Spence Watson’s failing health. Also comment on political matters regarding the Liberal ministry, and South African relations with Great Britain.
Concerning Watson’s poor health and his past visit to Newcastle. Also on a debate in Parliament about the Federation.
Concerning hospitality afforded when last in Newcastle upon Tyne.
Concerning the English edition of his book, which he wishes to dedicate to Robert Spence Watson.
Concerning Watson's visit to Germany and his own time in Russia.
Concerning the Liberal defeat in Parliament and the need for a strong leader.
Concerning an article sent and writing style.
Concerning an invitation to dinner.
Concerning the death of Charles E. Montague.
Concerning a Miss Rathbone.
Concerning a copy of Lord Rosebery's letter of resignation owned by Robert Spence Watson.
Concerning a copy of Lord Rosebery's letter of resignation owned by Robert Spence Watson, and intention to publish it.
Concerning his resignation from The Manchester Guardian and his successor.
Concerning a sketch of some buildings, since demolished, in Newcastle upon Tyne as a gift for her impending wedding.
Concerning Dr Franz Huffer as a suitable lecturer for the Literary and Philosophical Society of Newcastle upon Tyne and his intention to stay in London.
Concerning his book of poems.
Concerning sending a copy of his book on the Indian Famine.
Concerning a list of speakers at the Tyneside Sunday Lecture Society over the past three years.
Concerning an invitation to chair a lecture in November.
Concerning lecture on Bismarck at Newcastle, his book about Stein, and social movements in Inverness-shire.
Concerning Watson’s invitation and his final effort to finish his work on Stein. Asks Watson if his daughters are to go to university.
Concerning travels within France and responses to his recent book.
Concerning Cambridge lectures, and Oscar Browning, a lecturer at King’s College Cambridge.
Concerning an invitation to give a lecture.
Concerning his indifference to popularity and career success. Also comments on party politics, and the reception of his book.
Concerning a headmastership at a Newcastle School on behalf of a friend.
Concerning arrangements for visiting in the winter, his Edinburgh lecture appointments, and lectures on the first French Revolution as a result of some given at the Royal Institution previously.
Concerning general academic news, also mentioning church matters.
Concerning Watson's thoughts on his recent publication and his concern at the public response to his work. Also discusses academic topics.
Concerning his arrangement with the Pitt Press to spend time working on a publication and withdrawal from lecturing.
Concerning making arrangements for lectures and the Christmas holidays.
Concerning his recent illness.
Concerning visit to Rome, and asking Watson to help circulate ‘The London Student’. Also asks if Watson would like him to repeat his Royal Institution lectures at Newcastle.
Declining invitation to lecture. Gives brief news of the April Ballot at Cambridge.
Concerning arrangements for meeting with Watson.
Concerning arrangements for a visit, as invited by Watson.
Concerning a photograph of Mrs Butler.
Concerning an ornament sent to Mrs. Watson.
Concerning his acceptance of Watson's hospitality.
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Concerning Watson's offer of hospitality. Also on his upcoming lectures, proposing the first to be “The Poetic aspect of Nature as distinguished from the Scientific”, and the second “Wordsworth as the Interpreter of Nature to Modern Times”.
Concerning hospitality on a recent visit to Newcastle and hopes to see the antiquities of Northumberland.
Concerning pamphlets detailing Watson's travels, Watson's election to the Board of Education and Watson’s views on high education, the teaching of Greek and Latin, Goethe, and other ideas related to English literature.
Concerning a promotion at work, recognition of his poetry, and the influence of Goethe.
Concerning the views of Watson and contemporaries and his own ideas on the relationship of poetry and philosophy.
Concerning the publication of a new book of poems.
Concerning Watson's critique of his book, and Watson’s recent lecture at Sunderland.
Concerning the death of a friend.
Concerning a Christmas present and poem from Watson, Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and his gift of a pencil drawing from Mr Burne-Jones.
Concerning the university doctorate that Robert Spence Watson has received.
Concerning some portraits he has recently received, and referring to the Chronicle newspaper.
Concerning an article published in the Leader that day.
Concerning the poems she has sent to him.
Concerning Watson's gift of a brace of pheasants.
Concerning Watson being too busy to give a paper, and the poetics of Browning, mentioning Tennyson.
Concerning a list of facts on mining.
Concerning Watson's offer of hospitality.
Concerning Watson's arrangements to meet his friends, and arrangements for trains back to Northampton.
Concerning Spencer's recent problems, referring to a speech he gave and a parliamentary Bill in 1902, and about political events.
Concerning Watson's gift of a book and ‘J. Rowntree of Scarborough,’ also Liberal politics.
Concerning Watson's offer of hospitality.
Concerning his inability to visit.
Concerning arrangements for a trip.
Concerning the upcoming Peace Conference, and the Guardian's reporting of it.
Concerning his speech at an upcoming conference, and the growing peace movement.
Concerning his hope to accompany Pilgrims through Europe.
Concerning a poem and pamphlets, and his article in the Review of Reviews.
Concerning Watson’s letter in the Northern Echo, Watson’s views on Russia, and on the British contribution.
Concerning the backing of a proposed university for London.
Concerning his inability to accept an invitation due to London commitments.
Concerning his acceptance of an invitation.
Concerning a contribution by Watson, his work in England, and affairs in Russia.
Concerning arrangements for the Watsons’ visit that month, Elizabeth Spence Watson's social ideals and disseminating information.
Concerning an upcoming visit of the Watsons, the spreading of information on Russian affairs and the publication of a Russian paper for circulation among Russians abroad.
Concerning Mr Falk's meeting with Watson, the desire for influential people to sign Watson’s appeal, and the plan to announce the starting of a Russian paper in London.
Concerning pamphlet-writing and leaflets, the London paper, and a movement in the United States.
Concerning copies of Watson’s publication, and further atrocities to those described in the pamphlet.
Concerning the start of their movement, the idea of a paper in Russian, means of “agitation among Russians abroad and at home”, and freedom from interference from Russian politics.
Concerning news sent by Watson and requesting to see him before he leaves.
Concerning the committee and funding, friends who are lecturing, and Kropotkin and Kennan in relation to political prisoners and common offenders. Also on the publication of a paper in other languages.
An “extract from New York letter of March 7th. Confidential.” A response to a letter asking Mr Kennan’s opinion regarding Stepniak and response, and facts pertaining to Stepniak. Also mentioning Stepniak’s book “the Russian Peasantry”, and “Dr Robert Spence Watson’s movement in England."
Concerning the possibility of influencing the Tzar, foreign public opinion on the Russian governing classes, the history of emancipation, and how “foreign friends” can help fight for freedom.
Concerning proofs corrected by Stepniak and returned to Watson, amending a reference to Ostashkin.
Concerning lectures cancelled at the last moment.
Signatures only. Includes signatures of H. E. B. Stowe. 9 October 1856; H.B. Stowe, Andover, Massachusetts, USA; Eliza Stowe, Andover, Massachusetts, USA; M.F.B.Perkins, Hartford, Connecticut, USA; Miss H.B.Stowe, Andover, Massachusetts, USA.
Concerning assistance for Watson’s Committee and suffering in Siberia.
Concerning her absence from Committee and offering to assist in the future.
Concerning questioning the acts of John Morley, Gladstone's position on the subject, on taking action with MP's, and the views of other colleagues.
Concerning his brother’s death being reported in the papers.
Concerning a number of upcoming addresses to be made in the North East and declining Watson's offer of hospitality.
Concerning missing St Patrick’s Day in Newcastle due to having been summoned to the House of Commons on business relating to the Parnell Case.
Missing [31/10/2014]
Consists mainly of letters to Robert Spence Watson from correspondents with surnames beginning T.
Concerning receipt of copies of Robert Spence Watson's letters from [Sergey Mikhaylovich] 'Stepniak' [Stepnyak-Kravchinsky] (co-founder with RSW of the Society of Friends of Russian Freedom and the periodical 'Free Russia'), [Feliks Vadimovich] Volkhovsky [Russian revolutionaries] and Mr. [George] Kennan (American explorer)'s secretary. Taratuta writing a book about Stepniak.
Concerning Christmas.
Concerning recent election speeches of Robert Spence Watson and John Morley, recent London riots, the Irish question, paintings, and Watson's work at the High School.
Concerning past visits to the Watsons, and trips elsewhere, a planned journey to Cairo should a pressing legal matter be resolved, her painting the christening of her new nephew Hawthorne, Fred Myers' 'Phantoms of the Living', and thoughts on the Irish question.
Concerning the failure of John Morley's mediation in a strike, dinner with Trevelyan and Chamberlain, and Chamberlain's thoughts on Gladstone and the Irish question.
Concerning Robert Spence Watson's 'Ireland's case against England', thoughts on the Irish question, her painting, and a meeting with John Morley
Concerning her painting, a French girl staying with them seeking position as a Governess, and John Morley's recovery from an illness.
Concerning a book of poems and Watson's athletic ability.
Concerning her engagement to Henry Stanley, Evelyn Spence Watson's talents and support of the Quakers.
Concerning her return from a tour of America and a forthcoming lecture in Newcastle.
Concerning an edition of Henry Stanley's memoirs and memories of her visit to the Spence Watsons.
Concerning visits Newcastle in order to see her painting.
Concerning arrangements for a visit to Newcastle.
Concerning recent stay in Gateshead.
Concerning a short postscript from Arnold Toybee.
Concerning complaints against ramblers misusing the countryside.
Concerning his current research in Italy.
Concerning a question regarding a biography undertaken by Mr. Percy Corder.
Concerning happy memories and recommending Robin Hodgkins' book on the early Anglo-Saxons.
Concerning John Morley MP's re-election campaign.
Concerning invitation to speak on 'Success to Northern Liberalism' and arrangements for visit.
Concerning Watson's help in securing Charles Trevelyan a parliamentary candidacy.
Concerning his retirement from public life, his wish to see Charles in Parliament and acknowledging Sir Charles Cameron's claim to the Bridgeton seat.
Concerning an edition of a book with an introduction by Henry Sidgewick and thanking Watson for his congratulations on his recent book.
Concerning a copy of 'Angling Songs' and its social commentary.
Concerning a photograph, reflections on the troubles of 1778 compared to the contemporary struggles of Asquith, and his favourable impression of Asquith.
Concerning a photograph of a curved tree (not with letter).
Concerning a borrowed books, family news.
Concerning Watson's intervention in an industrial dispute.
Consists mainly of letters to Robert Spence Watson from correspondents with surnames beginning V.
Concerning the escape of [Vladimir] Bourtzev escape, his request that [Sergey] Stepniak meet him at Gibralter.
Concerning the arrest of Lieutenant Lutyky (a Russian exile assisting Bulgaria) by the Russian government in collaboration with Turkish police officers en route to Constantinople, and the freedom movement in Russia.
Concerning the potential publication of a letter by Professor Ritchie in 'Free Russia,' expressing his belief of the implications of Ritchie's comment upon Russian views of the Boer War, and asking Watson to comment on this. Also administrative business for the 'Free Russia'- donations, candidates for the chair, news (including attempts to incite American interest), and fundraising.
Concerning hospitalization due to injured hands and resultant inactivity, the increased amount of political activity within Russia, and the possiblity of being allowed a Russian passport, the quiescence of Russian affairs complicating his return. Expressing his belief in a political and social revolution in Russia, the political consciousness of the peasantry, and the possibility of its demise. Also details for contacting Volkhovsky.
Concerning his health, the exodus of political refugees from Russia, the activity of the Russian revolutionaries, and the Azeff affair [Evno Azef, double agent and agent provocateur].
Consists mainly of letters to Robert Spence Watson from correspondents with surnames beginning W.
Concerning his receipt of habaceous seeds.
Concerning the return of a plant to Mr. Edwyn C. Reed.
Concerning his book "Bad Times" and the link between the depression of trade and increased war expenditure.
Concerning his proposal to lecture for the Tyneside Sunday Lecture Society on "Social Economy versus Political Economy."
Concerning an invitation of hospitality.
Concerning his ill health.
Concerning the National Liberal Club, asking Watson's opinion on architecture of a specific building and inviting suggestions of significant symbols for ornamental detailing.
Concerning payment for a recent matter of business, including a small sketch.
Concerning recently finished works and their sale, including a small sketch.
Requesting advice regarding fees to be sent to a widow, finding jobs for seamen.
Concerning a contact for hospitality.
Concerning a meeting in Manchester
Concerning arrangements for a series of lectures in Newcastle.
Regarding the establishment of a memorial to Christian Almer, climber and mountain guide, at Grindenwald, and a short list of early contributors.
Printed card and booklet listing the first members of the Alpine Club, inscribed by Edward Whymper to Robert Spence Watson.
Consists mainly of letters to Robert Spence Watson from correspondents with surnames beginning Y.
Concerning Skipsey's book and praise for its content.
Joseph Watson, father of Robert Spence Watson. A solicitor of literary ambition, Joseph Watson served as the northern secretary of the Anti-Corn Law League and was a Quaker.
Consists of letters to Robert Spence Watson's father, Joseph Watson, some concerning the publication of the Aurora Borealis magazine.
Concerning an earlier letter not received and his willingness to assist Watson in his work.
Concerning a meeting on county qualification movement and electoral reform in Newcastle.
Concerning of a family illness.
Concerning his present inability to offer a prose composition to Watson, relating to Watson's Editorship of the literary annual Aurora Borealis.
Concerning an article on Ashbrook School.
Presenting compliments.
Concerning editorial business of the literary annual Aurora Borealis.
Concerning Watson's gift of his literary annual.
Concerning literary business.
Consists primarily of letters from Robert Spence Watson to his wife, Elizabeth, mainly from his time in France.
British society for the non-combatants (German or French) particularly for the sufferers of [the Franco-Prussian] war.
Concerning plans for his journey to Alsace-Lorraine as a commissioner of the War Victims Fund, with notes of donations made.
Concerning his brief time in London and the preparations made for travel to France and the gathering of supplies.
Concerning home life without Robert Spence Watson and daily transactions in the time since he left.
Concerning a leg of Watson's journey to Alsace-Lorraine. On the dispensation of relief (flour) to non-combatants and French soldiers.
Concerning a leg of Watson's journey to Alsace-Lorraine. Trouble with a local drunkard, meeting with French soldier and German surgeon.
Concerning a leg of Watson's journey to Alsace-Lorraine. Dispensation of aid and accounts of the Battle of Gravelotte (Aug 1870). An account of the village during the battle from the mayor of La Privat's brother. Watson collects souvenirs. A provisioning HQ set up at Metz.
Concerning Whitwell's attempts to dispense relief and deliver food around Longwy, Briey, Metz etc. Encounters with Prussian officials. Management of the depot at Metz.
Concerning travelling companions. Postscript on 5 March promises letter to Ruth Watson (SW 2/2/10)
Concerning Watson's life in Paris, the condition of the children of Paris, and accounts of the siege of 1870-1.
Concerning further provisioning arrangements and plans to travel home.
Concerning his journey to Budapest and description of the city.
Concerning daily life in Budapest, the people, dueling, national dress and dances.
Concerning meeting with a family of acrobats, visit to public gardens, visits planned, the scarcity of news, meeting with the Minister of Railways.
Concerning vists to the English Club and musuem, a debate in Parliament, an evening meal at Varady's - discussion of literature, English politics -, similarities of English and Hungarian peoples, attitudes to the Hungarian Monarchy, and the conclusion of business.
Concerning a meeting with Harrison Guest regarding Slavic Hungarians and Russia, visit to an artist's house, Turkish baths, the park, education in Hungary,
Concerning journey from Pest, visit to St. Nicholas' Church, Gallery at Prince Albert's Palace, his reception, and reflection on Austrian society compared to English.
Concerning journey from Vienna to Gmunden, via Lambrach. The town and its aspect, a drive through the mountains.
Concerning journey from Gmunden to Ischl via Linz), Watson's loneliness, Marryat's 'Midshapman Easy', description of the countryside, Watson celebrates the landscape.
Concerning Ischl and Salzburg. On his visit to Hallstadt, evening walk at Ischl, complaining of the lack of English newspapers and the smoke of the Ischl salt works. At Salzburg, Watson receives letters from England. On the journey from Ischl to Salzburg, recalling a visit to Salzburg with Elizabeth in 1870, various sites of Salzburg and looking forward to his return home.
Concerning Salzburg to Augsberg, description and history of Augsberg, to Ulm, receives letters from England, description of Ulm, Ulm cathedral and his next leg to Paris.
Concerning a Liberal dinner in London, discussion of Anglican clergy and politics with Charles Beeching, Canon of Westminster; and dress uniforms and education with Lord Althorp; train journey to Gateshead. Further recollections of conversation with Beeching regarding Scottish education, Archdeacon Basil Wilberforce, Beeching's health; matters at the Spence Watson home.
Concerning family matters and correspondence with the Home Secretary.
Concerning Mosely, a visitor to Watson's Newcastle office.
Concerning the Watson's journey to Dumfries via Ruthwell. Description of Dumfries, visit to New Abbey, and their reception from local people.
Concerning the previous day's conference with mentions of many leading Liberals; sees Lady Grevile's play 'An Aristocratic Alliance', home news. Also a short letter on the day's coming appointments.
i.) Concerning a coming pitmen's strike, a visit from his daughters, an election in Birmingham. ii.) Concerning the national attitude to a possible war, home news. Both letters incomplete.
Concerning visits to the new National Portrait Gallery, Lord Battersea's home and the '80 Club, and meeting several figures including long talk with Sir William Harcourt on the All Night Sitting; Also visits to ST. Paul's, Guildhall watercolour exhibition, Epping Forest, Charing Cross, the Derby, the Academy.
Intended for circulation around the family. Concerning Robert and Elizabeth Spence Watson's stay at Studly Royal with Lord Ripon and family, the estate, discussions of poetry and politics, including discussion with Lord Ripon on international affairs.
Concerning a number of political figures. Possibly incomplete.
Elizabeth Spence Watson to 'my darling children', Gateshead. Concerning [George] Kennan's lectures on exploring with dogs, and anecdotal account of political situation [in Ireland?].
Concerning home life and health of the children.
Concerning a speech by John Morley MP at Liberal Club, Newcastle, complains of not having an address for Elizabeth whilst she is away, their son smashes a window, description of an illustrated Book of Revelations.
Concerning the previous day's Liberal meeting; Watson called upon to resolve a dispute, and looks forward to returning home the following day.
Concerning an acquaintance, the Russian Czar, the next day's business.
Consists primarily of letters from Elizabeth Spence Watson to Robert Spence Watson.
Concerning visit from Lady Cavendish to the Watson's home, home business including the Literary and Philosophical Society's annual meeting, news of women's rights campaigners, and a visit to London.
Concerning the Free Russia society, home matters, a visit from Mr Volk.
Concerning home business, work in London, John Morley MP's speeches on Irish local government.
Concerning the struggles of the poor under continued snow and cold conditions, fears for the coming Bensham strike, correspondence and coming engagements, thoughts on ESW's continued absence.
Concerning a concert, the hanging of two poachers, recommends a book by James Wilson, the Newcastle Theatre Royal, and domestic business.
Concerning Evelyn Spence Watson's pay in York, John Morley MP's recent speech at Chester enclosed, strikes and anarchists, and an upcoming struggle with the Bishop of Durham over religious instruction.
Concerning snow, and a poll for Guardians in Gateshead.
Concerning Whittingham, Northumberland. Journey to Whittingham, the education of daughters Evelyn and Mary, country walks, and continued snow.
Concerning weather, a sports meeting at the Barras Bridge Assembly Rooms, and Rosalind Carlisle's correspondence with Gladstone.
Concerning various subjects: home life in particular.
Concerning legal business in London, an unfavourable article in the Pall Mall Gazette, pressure to stand for parliament, and praise in a speech by John Morley MP. [Incomplete]
List of Meetings on Irish question 1885-9. Mostly North-East England.
Consists mainly of letters to Frederick Weiss and Evelyn Weiss. Topics include, but are not limited to, British politics and contemporary literary and scientific achievements.
Concerning his forthcoming audience with the King.
Concerning the climate and exercise, comings and goings at the Manchester Guardian, his attendance at a memorial service and broadcasting a talk for the BBC.
Concerning thoughts on the recently concluded Reichstag Fire trial, advises against becoming involved in actions of foreign governments, comparison with the Suffragettes.
Thanks for his election as honorary member of the Manchester University War and Peace Society.
Invitation to a weekend at the Hotel de Anglais near Boulonge in order to plan a propaganda campaign.
Concerning Labour attitude and the desire for a common peace policy.
Concerning Sir Victor Horsley's parliamentary campaign.
Concerning a request for a guide around the British Museum for a party of students, explains help is on hand in different departments.
Concerning Weiss's query about the enfrancisement of indigenous people in South Africa and other parts of the world.
Requesting copy of Economic Journal Macmillan.
Requesting copy of an article on London Tramps.
Concerning lunch the following Monday.
Concerning Weiss's forthcoming marriage and commiserations on a recent bereavement in the Spence Watson family.
Thanks for a letter and clipping from the Manchester Guardian on cotton exports.
Concerning the London International Assembly and the League of Nations Union farewell tea party.
Concerning the burning of farms in the Boer War.
Giving thanks.
Giving thanks.
Thanks for congratulations his new appointment.
Thanks for letter on laboratory glass, will bring this to attention of Parliament and the Board of Trade.
Concerning Weiss's piece on the Treaty of Versailles [in French].
Inviting Scott to his offices to resolve a situation.
Enclosing a wedding gift.
Concerning a desire for a student to speak on 'Tree Parasites' at the Institute.
Thanks for a gift of flowers.
Concerning Weiss's praise of her book.
Concerning a future meeting.
Concerning his attempt to write to Scott soon.
Concerning his hopes to meet with Scott.
Concerning details of a meeting, thanks for Weiss's support in his campaign.
Concerning her travelling to America and will therefore not be available to read in Newcastle for a year.
Proposing a meeting of the Directors and Editor of the 'Nation.'
Proposing a 'Nation' dinner.
Declining invitation.
Concerning the insurance proposals of the Government, including provision for women in the Government's invalidity insurance scheme.
Proposing a meeting concerning the national register.
Concerning upcoming luncheon.
Thanks for a gift of chocolate.
Concerning a dinner with HGW [H.G. Wells?].
Concerning his paper's support for a candidate and thanks for dinner with HGW [H.G. Wells?].
Concerning his forthcoming lecture.
Concerning an incident at 'The Club' and Weiss's desire to resign.
Concerning his journey to the continent.
Concerning a meeting regarding the Suffrage Conciliation Committee's proposals the following day.
Encloses copy of recent address at Huddersfield.
Return of thanks for New Year's greetings.
Thanks for kind thoughts.
Concerning Italy, travel plans, lack of English newspapers. Signature ineligible.
Concerning the offer to respond in print to critics of a recent speech in Manchester.
Declining invitation to join Peace Committee.
Enclosing a letter for publication in the Manchester Guardian.
Concerning university curricula, mention of Robert Spence Watson and Elizabeth Spence Watson's Bensham Grove home.
Declining the offer of a committee chairmanship.
Declining an invitation to dine with the Westminster Press Directors.
Thanks for congratulations on Golden Wedding.
Concerning the country, advice on taking rooms, a possible meeting in town.
Concerning revised proofs of Watson's contribution to a forthcoming 'Summary' for final approval.
Concerning sending copies of the Toronto Weekly Sun to Scott, his contributions as 'Bystander', and the influence of the Guardian in the Bystander pieces.
Concerning Richard Lippincott, quotation taken from Lorenzo Sabine's 'Loyalists of the American Revolution.'
Arranging a meeting for the following Wednesday.
Response to the Abyssinian question, since resolved by Eden's statement to the House of Commons. Also reflects on earlier meeting.
Thanks for a letter of encouragement.
The press report sent by Weiss requires no correction.
Concerning the contemporary women's movement, an anecdote of [Frida?] Zimmern at college and anecdote of a girl neighbour; hopes for a visit from the Weiss family.
Enclosing copy of the memorandum on Greek claims in the Paris Peace Conference.
Concerning a favour on New Year's day, and offers to provide a book to King.
Concerning a recent misunderstanding and invitation to the next committee meeting.
Concerning the 'Council' and the addition of W. Wicksteed.
Thanks for offer of help, requests a meeting the following day.
Enclosing requested account of herself.
Concerning the new Fabian Common Rooms in Westminster for the discussion of Socialist policy and the drive for political and economic equality.
Concerning Weiss's congratulations on the minority Labour Government.
Concerning the Fabian Society Executive elections.
Concerning London University elections and Manchester business.
Concerning London electors, and requests nomination forms be returned on a weekly basis.
Concerning the ongoing election, Webb believes he has not been successful, thanks for Weiss' support.
Concerning a forthcoming address to students in Manchester, arrangements, and worries about his health.
Concerning arrangements for his forthcoming visit to Manchester.
Concerning arrangements for his forthcoming visit to Manchester.
Concerning Labour Party campaigning in the Combined English Universities.
Concerning Weiss's positive response to wartime rationing and life in London.
Concerning Weiss's suggestion that colliers could be used to transport produce to the Tyne.
Accepting invitation to serve on a committee.
Consists of letters regarding scientific matters to Frederick Weiss.
Concerning an enclosed document.
Concerning the use of thymol in Muniments-room at the Victoria University, Manchester.
Concerning a recent marriage.
Concerning botanical studies, regarding recent plant specimens.
Concerning botanical issues and titles of specimens (Genlisea).
Concerning the similarity of recently received botanical specimens, including flowers from Ceylon. Asking Prof. Oliver to aid him in his research.
Concerning recent research regarding the classification of certain flowers, and aid in his exploration of cleistogamic flowers.
Concerning a query from his father (Charles Darwin) regarding the locality of a flower (Genlisea Aurea).
Declining an invitation to speak in Newcastle.
Concerning discovery of implements at Wolvercote and similar discoveries elsewhere.
Concerning botanical matters.
Concerning a recent talk, the second edition of a book [possibly 'The Genus Tulipa' (1940)], and the thesis of Clifford Smith.
Concerning a recently sent pamphlet on botany, and other botanical matters.
Returning a book, enclosed.
Concerning an advertisement for a Natural Sciences Scholarship.
Concerning an invitation to dine.
Concerning Weiss's decision to continue his studies in London, with an offer of laboratory time, admission to lectures, and advice.
Concerning the sale of Oil Cake.
Concerning a mutual acquaintance.
Concerning current research on Ray and progress and publication of his book, and expressing an interest in the Linnean Society.
Concerning Weiss's decision to work on physiological selection, and his planned project of research.
Concerning arrangements for a forthcoming paper.
Concerning his search for premises for a museum at University college.
Concerning the effects of a certain plant on the 'Stone'; has already given a lecture on the subject but seeks more experimental subjects.
Thanking Hooker.
Concerning Huxley at an upcoming meeting.
Concerning a recent charter, which he feels unable to assist with due to his health.
Consists of letters concerning matters of education to Frederick Weiss
Concerning his attendance at a meeting in London and arrangements for Weiss's coming paper at Leeds.
Concerning manuals of prosody for Monkhouse's daughter.
Concerning an invitation to contribute to the Manchester Guardian.
Concerning his recent reading, Weiss's career, and Boycott's wife on holiday.
Concerning arrangements for the Adamson Lecture.
Concerning Clay taking up a post at the Bank of England.
Concerning forthcoming university function.
Concerning plans for a London Teaching University.
Concerning gifts and thanks for goodwill.
Concerning an invitation to lecture in Manchester.
Concerning a new Professorship at Manchester.
Advising Weiss against encouraging female students' hopes of careers within the British Museum.
Concerning the award of the Nobel prize.
Concerning his recent New Statesman article and a letter from Dr Neurath.
Concerning an invitation to give the Adamson Lecture.
Concerning his 'Life of Professor Alexander'.
Concerning the books to China appeal.
Concerning references for two candidates in selection of a Chair of Botany at Birmingham University.
Concerning an invitation to university congregation and dinner to Professor Weiss.
Concerning the Council for Education in World Citizenship working together on the issue of post-war education.
Concerning the Committee of the Council for World Education working with Education Ministers from foreign governments currently in London.
Concerning an invitation to stand for a Committee on Egytpologocial research.
Concerning receipt of a book and thoughts on Manchester.
Concerning a recent paper by Professor Pear.
Concerning a recent paper by Professor Pear.
Concerning a coming visit to Lancashire.
Concerning a coming meeting with Weiss.
Concerning the public communication of science.
Concerning a recent Botanical Dinner at Newcastle and upcoming lecture series in Austria.
Concerning an invitation to sign a protest against the Gresham University Charter.
Concerning R. S. Adamson, suggesting that Weiss writes directly to the Secretary of State for Scotland.
Concerning Stocks' forthcoming move to the University of Liverpool.
Concerning a letter of sympathy following J.L. Stocks' death.
Concerning a letter of congratulation on a book.
Concerning being away.
Concerning a request to send some volumes.
Concerning a recent honour given Weiss.
Concerning congratulations for recent professional appointment, and thoughts on University College London.
Consists of letters concerning mainly poetry to Frederick Weiss.
Concerning a letter to The Times and other papers, wonders if Scott will print it in large type, apologises for lateness.
Concerning an appointment for that evening.
Concerning protest against the use of aeroplanes in the war, asks if the Guardian will endorse this stance.
Concerning the Gazette's coverage of the zoo.
Concerning the zoo and the benefits of PEN International towards the spreading of friendliness around the world.
Concerning the Gaiety Theatre, Manchester, and wishing that the Manchester rich would not occupy the cheap seats.
Concerning that afternoon's garden party.
Concerning his hopes to see her.
Concerning a portrait by the painter Henry Lamb, thoughts on painting and art criticism.
Concerning a copy of the text of 'Candida.'
Press cutting 'Music Made Easy.' Annotation by George Bernard Shaw.
Manchester Guardian. Portrait photograph of George Bernard Shaw.
Concerning musical accompaniment for forthcoming concert.
Concerning the Manchester Guardian.
Concerning drawings sent with letter on Manchester life.
Concerning plans for European travel with his family, the death of a boy of fever at Rugby school, the forthcoming parliamentary elections,
Envelope addressed to E. Herbert Draper. Marked as from Arthur Balfour.
Concerning the exposure of information important to Bentham.
Envelope addressed to Robert Spence Watson. Marked as from John Bright.
Envelope addressed to Robert Spence Watson.
Concerning the poet William Allingham and his hopes to meet together and daughter Mary.
A short written extract from 'David Copperfield'.
Concerning an invitation to dinner.
Concerning the Old masters exhibition, attempting to make contact with a young fried, and their shared regard for the work of Watts.
Envelope addressed to Thomas Morgan. Marked as William Holman Hunt's writing.
Envelope addressed to P. Stephenson King. Marked as Walter Savage Landor's writing.
Envelope addressed to P. S. King. Marked as E. de Laveleye's writing.
Concerning gift of a book and offering drawing in return.
Fragment of card with references to books on religion, with paper attached from 'The Nineteenth Century, 1887'.
Note accompanying enclosed document. [See SW 3/6/17].
Concerning the payment of arrears to the 63rd Regiment of Foot.
Fragment of letter addressed to J P Jackson. Marked as the handwriting of Sims Reeves.
Concerning the next edition of 'The Lay', looking forward to lectures on Dryden, and rare pamphlets with him.
Autograph of Ernest Shackleton.
Concerning the repair of gates.
Concerning money sent for the completion of work by Fry following the death of Mr. Hussey.
Autograph of Queen Victoria.
Comments Slip
Short Account of Some of Famous Autographs.' Short biographical accounts of a number of prominent figures. Blank from p. 102.
Short Account of Some Famous Autographs.' Short biographical accounts of a number of prominent figures. Blank from p. 92.
Mainly comprising printed speeches by Robert Spence Watson. Also includes a scrapbook of newspaper articles concerning Russia and Stepniak.
A Plan for making the Society More Extensively Useful, as an Educational Institution.' Read by R. S. Watson, Esq, at the General Monthly Meeting of the Literary an Philosophical Society of Newcastle upon Tyne.
The History of English Rule and Policy in South Africa.' A Lecture Delivered in the Lecture room, Nelson Street, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne by Robert Spence Watson on Friday, the 30th May 1879, at the request of the Newcastle Liberal Association.
The Newcastle-upon-Tyne Incorporated Law Society: The Study of Law: An Address, Delivered at the Law Society's Rooms to the members of the Newcastle-upon-Tyne law Students' Society on Monday, October 6th, 1884, By Robert Spence Watson, LL.D., President of the Law Students' Society
The Government and the Soudan, by Robert Spence Watson
Niccola Pisano: A Paper read before the members of the Bewick Club, by Robert Spence Watson, LL.D, F.R.G.S.
Notes on a reply to My Pamphlet: "Home Rule for Ireland: Fear or Hope?", by Robert Spence Watson.
The Life and Duties of the Citizen, by Robert Spence Watson
Dr. R. Spence Watson on the Doreign and Colonial Policy of Lord Salisbury's Government, reprinted by request from the "Alnwick Guardian" of April 12, 1897, Being a Speech delivered under the auspices of the Alnwick and District Liberal Association [Printed for Private Circulation]
The Reform of the land Laws: A Series of Articles by Robert Spence Watson (Reprinted from the Northern Echo)
From The Millgate Monthly: A Magazine of Progress, Vol IV, No. 41. Extract contains the article: 'Modern Influences. XLI. - The Right Hon. Robert Spence Watson' by Aaron Watson.
Obituary of Robert Spence Watson from The Contemporary.
Concerning Anglo-German Naval powers.
Transcript of conversation between Mabel Weiss (grand daughter of Elizabeth and Robert Spence Watson, daughter of Evelyn Spence Watson and Ernest Weiss) and Ann Craven. Concerning family reminiscences/anecdotes. Including memories of Bensham Grove, Elizabeth Spence Watson's funeral, Nansen's visitis to Bensham Grove, the first meeting of Evelyn SW and FE Weiss while skiing, unorthodox Quakerism, ESW's abstinence, Evelyn SW's Temperance activity, Evelyn SW and FEW's attendance at theatre, Prince Kroptkin's imprisonment in St. Petersburg and escape, Elizabeth SW's WWI pacifism - she protects a German butcher in Newcastle or Gateshead, RSW nearly shot as a spy when working for the Friends Relief Service during the Franco Prussian War.
Collection of six prints of scanned photographs.
Scrapbook of newspaper cuttings on Russian Freedom, including RSW's activities with the Frieds of Russian Freedom, Volkhovsky, Stepniak, etc. Annotated thoughout, with MS copy of Wilfrid Lawson's poem 'On the Russian Circular'.
Comprising portrait photographs of notable figures.
Black and white portrait photograph of Ford Madox Brown
Black and white portrait print of Josephine E. Butler
Black and white photograph
Black and white magazine print: "Winning." Reverse side (SW/11/5) is a black and white reproduction of an oil on canvas portrait of Professor John Stuart Blackie.
(SW/11/5 on reverse).
Black and white portrait photograph of Charles Darwin
Portrait of John Dillon.
Black and white portrait photograph
Black and white portrait photograph of Millicent Garrett Fawcett
Black and white portrait photograph of Archibald Forbes
Black and white portrait Photograph of Myles Birkett Foster and his wife.
Black and white portrait photograph
Black and white portrait photograph of James Anthony Froude
Black and white portrait photograph of James Anthony Froude
Black and white portrait photograph of William Ewart Gladstone
Black and white photograph
Black and white portrait photograph
Black and white portrait photograph of Sir John Herschel
Black and white portrait photograph of Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
Black and white portrait Photograph of Rosalind Frances Howard, Countess of Carlisle
Black and white portrait photograph of Thomas Henry Huxley
Black and white portrait photograph of Thomas Henry Huxley
Black and white portrait photograph
Black and white portrait photograph
Black and white portrait photograph
On the Birthday of George Meredith, novelist and poet. Reverse shows black and white pictures of Archaeological digs in Greece and in Britain.
Black and white portrait photograph
Black and white portrait photograph of Henry Morley
Black and white portrait photograph of John Morley
Black and white portrait photograph of William Morris
Black and white portrait Photograph of Friedrich Max-Muller (Max Muller)
Black and White Portrait Photograph of Fridtjof Nansen
Black and white Portrait Photograph of Fridtjof Nansen
Black and white Portrait Photograph of Richard Owen
Black and white portrait Photograph of Lord Clarence Edward Paget
Black and white portrait print of Edward L. Pierce
Black and white portrait photograph
Black and white portrait photograph
Black and white portrait photograph of Dante Gabriel Rosetti
Black and white portrait Photograph of Olive Schreiner
Black and white portrait photograph of William Bell Scott
Black and white portrait Photograph of Sir John Robert Seely
Black and white Portrait Photograph of Sir John Robert Seely
Black and white portrait Photograph of Goldwin Smith
Black and white Portrait Photograph of John Poyntz Spencer, 5th Earl Spencer
Black and white portrait photograph
Black and white Portrait photograph of Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Black and white Portrait photograph of Dorothy Tennant
Black and white Portrait photograph of Arnold Toynbee
Black and white Portrait photograph of John Tyndall
Black and white Portrait photograph
Black and white Portrait Photograph of Elijah Walton
Black and white reproduction of an oil on canvas portrait of Edward Whymper
Plate page from magazine - "Butterflies and Working Bees"
Black and white Portrait Photograph of Richard Owen
Black and white portrait photograph
Black and white portrait photograph
Black and white portrait photograph
Portrait print
Black and white Portrait photograph of M. Sergius Stepniak