Blore, Thomas, 1764-1818 (topographer)
Dates
- Existence: 1764 - 1818
Biography
Thomas Blore (1764-1818), topographer, was born on 1 December 1764 at Ashbourne, Derbyshire. He attended the local grammar school, before becoming a solicitor in Derby. Blore moved to Hopton to manage the affairs of Philip Gell, and on Gell's death in 1795 entered the Middle Temple in London, although he was never called to the bar. Blore's topographical works included extensive work on the topography and antiquities of Hertfordshire. He was the father of the architect Edward Blore (1787-1879). He died on 10 November 1818 in London.
Found in 4 Collections and/or Records:
Collections, vol. 1, 1800 (Circa)
Papers relating to Derbyshire families and estates, including material from Tutbury Priory, Staffordshire.
Collections, vol, 4, in the hands of Blore and six others, including Francis Bassano of Derby and Thomas Brailsford., 1800 (Circa)
The papers include: a consideration of heralds and baronets; pedigrees and notes concerning Derbyshire, Staffordshire, Lancashire and Cheshire; lists of arms; an account of arms of nobility and gentry; other material relating to Derbyshire.
Collections, vol. 5, in the hands of Blore and four others, including S. Degge., 1800 (Circa)
The papers include: extracts from the Public Record Office close rolls; sketches of seals; transcripts and abstracts of documents regarding Derbyshire; pedigrees; extracts from the Domesday Book regarding Staffordshire.
Collections, vol. 8, 1800 (Circa)
Notes, inscriptions and epitaphs in Derbyshire and Staffordshire churches.
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