| Finding No | JL/155/42 |
| Author | Bell, Alan |
| Title | Sydney Smith rector of Foston 1806-1829 |
| Date | 1972 |
| Description | An account of Sydney Smith's time in Yorkshire as rector of Foston based on his letters. |
| Abstract | Sydney Smith (1771-1845) was an essayist and wit. He was born in Woodford Essex, educated at New College, Oxford and lived in Edinburgh and London before moving to Yorkshire in 1809 to become rector of Foston. He campaigned in favour of Catholic emancipation. He moved to the living of Combe Florey near Taunton in 1828. He contributed to the Edinburgh Review for 25 years and wrote numerous essays and sermons. |
| Type | Local Studies/Periodical |
| Series | Borthwick Papers no.42 |
| PubPlace | York |
| Publisher | St Anthony's Press |
| PubDate | 1972 |
| Notes | Author was assistant keeper, National Library of Scotland |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| Subject | CATHOLICS |
| SERMONS |
| LITERARY PAPERS |
| PARISH CLERGY |