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Reference: D/X 422 Catalogue Title: Miscellaneous documents Area: Catalogue Category: Other Records Description: Miss Florence Dawson of Pelaw Leazes, Durham City

Covering Dates: 1767-1974

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Catalogue Description

Miss Florence Dawson was the last surviving member of a family established in Durham for several generations.

Her great grandfather, William Robinson of Framwellgate, a tailor and active freemason, was born at Hexham in 1767 and died in Durham in 1837. He married Jane Chismond of Tanfield at St Margaret's Church, Durham in 1794. They had eleven children, some of whom died in infancy and childhood. Their second son (also William Robinson) was born at Colchester in Essex in 1797 - probably when William Robinson was serving with the Durham militia or even briefly as a volunteer with the 68th (Durham) Regiment who were stationed there early in 1797, during the Napoleonic Wars. The elder William was known as the "patriotic tailor" for his readiness to join the Durham militia in 1792 on the outbreak of war and for his efforts to keep the citizens of Durham informed of events in the war when newspapers were rare and expensive. He is said to have decorated the mailcoaches at his own expense when they brought successful news of the war. In 1814 the people of Durham presented him with a silver cup in recognition of these services. This was presented back to Durham City Council. The eldest son, Lancelot, and William Robinson the younger were tailors like their father, and the latter in the 1840s carried on business on the new North Road in Durham. He was also for many years sexton of St. Margaret's Church.

Jane, the wife of the elder William Robinson, died in 1820 and the following year he married Alice Forrest (born in 1785) at St Margaret's Church in Durham. William and Alice Robinson had four children, two of whom died in infancy. Their daughter, Jane Elizabeth, born in 1824, married Charles Dawson, a Master Painter of Claypath, Durham. Their eldest son, Charles Forrest Dawson, born about 1853, married Catherine Mary Noble in 1879; they were the parents of Miss Florence Dawson. Charles Forrest Dawson attended the Choristers School, was also a painter and decorator and had a business in New Elvet and later on Elvet Bridge before going to live at Pelaw Leazes.

Despite her family's long connection with St. Margaret's Church, Miss Dawson was herself a life-long member of the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Old Elvet, as was her mother. Some of the items in this collection reflect her association with the chapel. She was a leading member of the Sewing Society (examples of her needlework are in this collection) and participated in many musical and choral events, having a fine singing voice. At the opening of the present Old Elvet Chapel in 1903 she was the soloist singing "The Heavens are Telling".

Catalogue Contents

Miss Florence Dawson of Pelaw Leazes, Durham City (Ref: D/X 422)Florence Dawson (Ref: D/X 422/1-31)Family information (Ref: D/X 422/)

Family Bible (illustrated and dated 1637), containing information re births, deaths and marriages of the Robinson family (1767-1837) inscribed on the fly-leaf "Charles Forrest Dawson with Grandmother's love in her 81st year of Age, 3 February 1866 Alice Forrest Robinson, Durham" (also contains undated newspaper cutting re death in Woolwich of Sarah, wife of Robert Forrest, of the Royal Laboratory and the name Joseph Robinson on the first page)
(1 volume)


Book of Common Prayer inscribed Alice Forrest Robinson, 1856 and "Emily Florence Alice Dawson with Grandmother's love, 3 February 1866 in her 81st year Alice Forrest Robinson, Durham". (Emily was the sister of Charles Forrest Dawson)
(1 volume)


Christmas and New Year Greeting card from "Percy" - The Calcutta Scottish, 1914-1915
(3 papers in envelope)


Letter from R. Forrest (great uncle of Miss F. Dawson) to his sister, 1877
(1 paper)


Poems written by R. Forrest re Florence's birthday present, and his own life, 1888
(1 card, 2 files)


"Poems of Cheer", inscribed "with love to Florrie from Nellie", 1920
(1 volume)


Children's story book, inscribed "Jane Elizabeth Robinson", 1828
(1 volume)


Wooden box containing a piece of wood with two [eye]holes and a small handle, endorsed 'Florence Dawson, 4 Pelaw Leazes'. The names Charles F. Dawson and Percival F. Dawson are inscribed on the inside of the box with the dates 20 April 1866 and 9 May 1894
(1 wooden box, 15cm x 9.5cm)


Recollections of Florence Dawson. Collated by Mr. George Robson who knew Florence from 1965-1974, and brief genealogical details.
(3 papers)

Photographs (Ref: D/X 422/)

Bound leather volume of family photographs (not identified), n.d., c. 19th and early 20th centuries
(1 volume)


Photograph of Forence Dawson, aged about 8 years, and her brother Percival, n.d. [c 1888]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of an unidentified man (possibly of Charles Forrest Dawson) wearing the regalia of the mayor of Durham, n.d. [c1890]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of an unidentified man wearing the regalia of the mayor of Durham, n.d. [c 1890]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of an unidentified child, taken by Johns Eltringham of Felling on Tyne, n.d. [c 1890]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of Percival Dawson as a young man, n.d. [c 1908]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of an unidentified woman, n.d. [c 1908]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of an unidentified young man, n.d. [1908]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of an unidentified man, n.d. [1900]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of an unidentified man, n.d. [1908]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of an unidentified young woman, n.d. [1908]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of an unidentified woman, n.d. [1900]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of an unidentified man with a young boy seated on his knee, n.d. [1908]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of an unidentified woman, n.d. [1900]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of an unidentified woman, n.d. [1908]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of an unidentified man, n.d. [1900]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of an unidentified man, n.d. [1900]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of an unidentified child, n.d. [1900]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of an unidentified child, n.d. [1900]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of an unidentified woman, taken by Jackson, photographer, of Dawson Street, Crrok, n.d. [1900]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of Percival Dawson as a choirboy, n.d. [c 1895]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of Percival Dawson with waxed moustache, n.d. [c 1905]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of Florence Dawson, n.d. [c 1900]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of Percival Dawson as a young man, n.d. [c 1905]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of Percival Dawson, taken by Bulman of Gateshead, n.d. [c 1905]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of an unidentified woman, taken by Lyd Sawyer of Singleton House, Newcastle upon Tyne, n.d. [c 1900]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of an unidentifed man, n.d. [c 1910]
(1 photograph)


Photograph possibly of Charles Forrest Dawson, father of Florence Dawson, n.d. [c 1900]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of an unidentified woman, possibly Florence Dawson's mother, Catherine, n.d. [c 1900]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of an unidentified woman, possibly Forence Dawson, n.d. [1900]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of three unidentified choirboys, n.d. [c 1895]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of Percival Dawson as a choirboy, n.d. [c 1895]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of an unidentified man, n.d. [1905]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of Percival Dawson, n.d. [c 1905]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of H.M. Queen Victoria, n.d. [c1890]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of an unidentified woman taken by A. & G. Taylor of Stockton-on-Tees, n.d. [c 1900]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of an unidentified man, taken by A. & G. Taylor of Stockton-on-Tees, n.d. [c 1900]
(1 photograph)


Photograph of the Albert Memorial, London, n.d.
(1 photograph)


Photograph of Charles Forrest Dawson, n.d., 20th century
(1 photograph)


Photograph of group of students on the steps of the Castle (University College), Durham. This group possibly includes Miss Dawson's brother, n.d., c. 1900-1910
(1 photograph)


Photograph of Sunday School Group (?) probably at Old Elvet Methodist Church, n.d., c. 1890-1910
(1 photograph)


Photograph of unidentified group of men and boys (could be connected with the Old Elvet Methodist Church), n.d., c. 1890-1910
(1 photograph)


Photograph of woman (unidentified), n.d.
(1 photograph)


Photograph of large house in own grounds with church tower in background (in Durham?), n.d.
(1 photograph)


Photograph of row of four cottages (3 storey), location unknown, probably in Durham, n.d.
(1 photograph)


Photograph of Charles Forrest Dawson, n.d
(1 photograph)


Photograph of Miss Dawson as a child, n.d.
(1 photograph)


Photographs of two women (unidentified), c. 1900
(2 photographs)


Photograph of a group of men (one of whom is Charles F. Dawson), n.d.
(1 photograph)


Photograph of three choristers, n.d.
(1 photograph)


Photograph of unidentified group, n.d.
(1 photograph)


Photograph of a crowd in Durham Market Place, 1935-1936
(1 photograph)


Photograph of Durham Miners' Gala, c. 1930
(1 photograph)


Photographs of Durham Baths Bridge, 1963 and n.d.
(4 photographs)


Booklet of photographs of Woolwich, n.d.
(1 booklet)

William Robinson's silver cup (Ref: D/X 422/)

Newspaper cutting re the presentation of William Robinson's Silver cup to the Town Clerk of Durham by Mr. J. B. Smith, executor of Miss Dawson, 29 March 1974
(1 paper)


Newspaper cuttings on the career of William Robinson, 1885
(4 papers, 1 booklet)


Newspaper cutting re the presentation of William Robinson's Silver Cup to the Town Clerk of Durham, with photographs of the cup and the Corporation silver, 1974
(1 paper, 2 photographs)

Methodism (Ref: D/X 422/)

Newspaper cutting from Durham County Advertiser re Miss Dawson's memories of the Old Wesleyan Chapel in Chapel Passage, Durham (closed 1903) and opening of the Wesleyan Chapel in Old Elvet (1903), 27 January 1961
(1 paper)


Old Elvet Wesleyan Church Sewing Society Club Books (Secretary and Treasurer 1897-1900 Miss Pringle of Western Hill, Secretary and Treasurer 1922-1937 Miss Dawson), 1897-1900, 1922-1937
(2 volumes)


Examples of Miss Dawson' s needlework, n.d.
(3 lacemats - framed)


"The Young People's Hymnal", 1895,(inscribed Florence Dawson, September 1897)
(1 volume)


"Select Parables from Nature" by Mrs. A. Gatty, 1890 (inscribed from Miss E. Watson - mistress)
(1 volume)


Examples of embroidery transfers, n.d.
(1 booklet)

Pelaw Leazes (Ref: D/X 422)

Demand for rent for Allotment Gardens in Pelaw Leazes from the Dean and Chapter of Durham to Mr. Charles Dawson, 1866
(1 paper)


Newspaper cuttings re removal of Miss F. Dawson from Pelaw Leazes, and her funeral, 1974
(2 papers)

Durham City election, 1895 (Ref: D/X 422/)

Durham City Election, 15th July, 1895. Copies of five spoiled voting papers; report of Mr. E. C. Cooke concerning a petition lodged by the Hon. Arthur Ralph Douglas Elliot (one of the contestants) concerning the administration of the election under the Parliamentary Elections Act, 1868 and the Corrupt and Illegal Practices Prevention Acts of 1883 and 1895 with notification of the withdrawal of the petition, 15 November 1895 [This election was won by Matthew Fowler of 1 Church Street, Durham by one vote from Elliot. The figures were 1,111 and 1,110. It was the most closely contested election in the history of the city and the poll was the highest ever recorded. Elliot, who was a Liberal, was standing as a liberal unionist, i.e. he was against Irish Home Rule and Church Disestablishment. The liberal unionists were therefore closely identified with the conservatives and were allied with them in the new government formed after the election. Matthew Fowler stood as a Gladstonian Liberal (he was described variously as a Separatist and Radical). There were five spoiled voting papers at this election - two for Fowler and three for Elliot. Because of the closeness of the vote, Elliot petitioned in the High Court for a recount and also alleged that malpractices had taken place in the handling of the election. The recount was taken on the 3 September 1895 when the votes were found to be 1,107 for Elliot and 1,110 for Fowler. Four more ballot papers were rejected and the five previously rejected were marked for consideration by the High Court. After the recount, Elliot withdrew his petition. James Chambers, solicitor of Durham City, and Charles Forrest Dawson were involved in the administration of this election and had filed affidavits in anticipation of the trial of the petition - for a fuller account of this see Durham County Advertiser of 1895)
(1 bundle, 1 card)


Copy of the Court Order in the case Elliot v. Fowler re the Durham City election, 1895
(1 paper)

Singing (Ref: D/X 422/)

Newspaper cutting re the Durham Cathedral Choristers Association prize-giving ceremony attended by Mr. C. F. Dawson, n.d., c. 1920-1930
(1 paper)


Programme of Stanley House School Concert at which Miss Dawson sang two songs (The school was probably the one run by Miss Stanley, 24 and 25 North Bailey),27 July 1897
(1 paper)

Local history (Ref: D/X 422/)

"Local Records or Historical Register of Remarkable Events" compiled by J. Sykes, 1824 (inscribed Alice Robinson, Durham and K. F. Dawson)
(1 volume)


"Tyneside Songs", 1873 (inscribed C. F. Dawson, 1880)
(1 volume)


Oliver and Boyd's Pronouncing Gazeteer of the World, 1879 (inscribed C.F.D.)
(1 volume)


Durham Year Book, Business Directory and Diary, 1930 (1 volume)
(Transferred to Record Office Library)


Advertisement for "Picturesque Beauties of Durham" by W. Pearson, n.d., early 19th century
(1 paper)

Charles Dawson & Son, painters and decorators (Ref: D/X 422/)

Map of Environs of Durham, n.d., probably c. 1900. (Contains advertisements for various tradespeople including Charles Dawson and Son, Painters, Decorators 20, Elvet Bridge)
(1 plan)


Newspaper photograph of a group of painters and decorators in Durham City, c. 1910
(1 paper)

Engravings of Durham City (Ref: D/X 422/)

Engraving of the old Durham Gaol (pulled down 1820) from the North Bailey, n.d., c. early 19th century
(1 engraving)


Engravings of Elvet Bridge and Kepier Hospital, Durham, n.d., c. early 19th century
(1 engraving)


Engraving of Market Place showing the Tollbooth, old St. Nicholas' Church and the old pant or well with Neptune, 1831
(1 engraving)

Miscellaneous (Ref: D/X 422/)

Plan of the battle of Waterloo, 1854
(1 paper)


Memorial card for Queen Victoria, 1901
(1 card)

Stereoview cards (Ref: D/X 422/54/1-109)

The first stereoscopic viewer was created in 1833 by Sir Charles Wheatstone, a British inventor. Stereoview cards/photographs include two separate images printed side by side. Stereoscopic photography became popular when Queen Victoria was presented with a stereoscope made by Jules Duboscq.

This collection belonged to Miss Florence Dawson (1880-1974) formerly of 4 Pelaw Leazes, Durham City.

Durham City (Ref: D/X 422/54/)

Stereoview card of Durham river banks looking towards Pelaw Wood, n.d. [c.1900]
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 9cm)


Stereoview card of St. Oswalds Church Yard and Banks with Durham Cathedral in background, photographed by T. Heaviside, Durham, n.d. [c.1880]
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8cm)


Stereoview card of the Galillee Chapel, Durham Cathedral, photographed by T. Heaviside, Durham, n.d. [c.1880]
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8cm)


Stereoview card of Durham Cathedral (from Wharton park), n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8cm)


Stereoview card of Durham Cathedral from South Street, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 18cm x 9cm)


Stereoview card of the entrance to Durham Castle, photographed by T. Heavisisde, Durham, n.d. [c.1880]
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8cm)


Stereoview card of the fountain, and statue of Neptune, in the Market Place, Durham City, photographed by T. Heaviside, Durham, n.d. [c.1880]
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8cm)


Stereoview card of Durham Cathedral and the Fulling mill, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8cm)


Stereoview card of St. Oswald's Church Yard and Banks, with Durham Cathedral in background, photographed by T. Heaviside, Durham, n.d. [c.1880]
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8cm)


Stereoview card of Elvet Bridge, Durham City, photographed by T. Heaviside, Durham, n.d. [c.1880]
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8cm)


Stereoview card of The Choir [Quire], Durham Cathedral, photographed by T. Heaviside, Durham, n.d. [c.1880]
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of The Galilee Chapel, Durham Cathdral, photographed by T. Heaviside, Durham, n.d. [c.1880]
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8cm)


Stereoview card of Durham Castle and Cathedral from below Framwellgate Bridge, photographed by T. Heaviside, Durham, n.d. [c.1880]
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8cm)


Stereoview card of Elvet Bridge, Durham City, with Durham Cathedral in background, photographed by T. Heaviside, Durham, n.d. [c.1880]
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8cm)


Stereoview card of Durham Cathedral and the Fulling Mill, from the Old Mill, photographed by T. Heaviside, Durham, n.d. [c.1880]
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of Durham Cathedral from the college, photographed by T. Heaviside, Durham, n.d. [c.1880]
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8cm)


Stereoview card of Durham Cathedral taken from St. Oswald's Church Yard, photographed by T. Heaviside, Durham, n.d. [c.1880]
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of St. Oswald's Church Yard and Banks with Durham Cathedral in the background, photographed by T. Heaviside, Durham, n.d. [c.1880]
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8cm)


Stereoview card of Durham Cathedral and the rear of St. Oswald's School in Church Street, taken from Stockton Road, n.d. [c.1890]
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)

Brancepeth (Ref: D/X 422/54/)

Stereoview card of the Baron's Hall at Brancepeth Castle, photographed by T. Heaviside, Durham, n.d. [c.1880]
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8cm)

UK: Devon (Ref: D/X 422/54/)

Stereoview card of 'Devonshire Illustrated by Francis Bedford' showing the rustic bridge, Glen Lyn, Lynmouth, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, black & white, 17cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of the view from the pier at Clovelly, captioned 'Devonshire Illustrated by Francis Bedford', n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of The Pebble Ridge, Westward Ho, Bideford, captioned 'Devonshire Illustrated by Francis Bedford', n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8cm)


Stereoview postcard of a woodland, photographed and published by W. Palmer of the West Lyn, Lynton, North Devon, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of The Lawn, Dawlish, captioned 'Devonshire Illustrated by Francis Bedford', n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of Lee Abbey, Lynton, North Devon, photographed and published by W. Palmer, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of Teignmouth on the beach at the Ness, captioned 'Devonshire Illustrated by Francis Bedford', n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8cm)


Stereoview card of a waterfall published by W. Palmer, Lynton, North Devon, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of Lynmouth from the Pier, Lynton, North Devon, photographed and published by W. Palmer, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of the steps to the beach at Capstone Parade, Ilfracombe, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8cm)


Stereoview card of Bideford and Bridge from the East, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8cm)


Stereoview card of the Ragged Jack Rock, Valley of Rocks, Lynton, captioned 'Devonshire Illustrated by Francis Bedford', n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of Sharpham on the Port, Dartmouth, captioned 'Devonshire Illustrated by Francis Bedford', n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8cm)


Stereoview card of the Imperial Hotel, from Beacon Hill, Torquay, captioned 'Devonshire Illustrated by Francis Bedford', n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8cm)


Stereoview card of Castle Rock from North Walk, Lynton, North Devon, photographed and published by W. Palmer, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8.5cm)

UK: Isle of Wight (Ref: D/X 422/54/)

Stereoview card of rocks off the Isle of Wight, photographed by Brawn & Wheeler photos, Caves, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)

UK: Weymouth (Ref: D/X 422/54/)

Stereoview card of Weymouth captioned 'Views of Wymouth and the neighbourhood' published by J. Pruddah, Royal Library, Esplanade, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8cm)


Stereoview card of Weymouth Beach captioned 'Views of Weymouth and the neighbourhood' published by J. Pruddah, Royal Library, Esplanade, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8.5cm)

UK: Stratford upon Avon (Ref: D/X 422/54/)

Stereoview card of Ann Hathaway's cottage, Stratford
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)

UK: York (Ref: D/X 422/54/)

Stereoview card of the West Front, York Minster, photographed and published by the Kilburn Brothers, Littleton, N.H. [New Hampshire, U.S.A.], n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 18cm x 9cm)

Europe: Jersey (Ref: D/X 422/54/)

Stereoview card of a lane at Vinchelez, Jersey, published by Godfray Photo, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of the Double Cave at Plemont, Jersey, published by Godfray Photo, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of 'St. Aubins, from the Heights, Jersey', published by Godfray, photo, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of Mount Orgueil Castle, Jersey, published by Godfray Photo, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of Waterfall Cave, Plemont, Jersey, published by Godfray Photo, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of the Devil's Hole, Jersey, published by Godfray Photo, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of St. Brelade's Church and Chapel, Jersey, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)

Mexico (Ref: D/X 422/54/)

Stereoview card of the 'First Protestant Church in the City of Mexico', photographed and published by the Kilburn Brothers, Littleton, N.H. [New Hampshire, U.S.A.], Copyrighted 1873.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)

Europe: Switzerland (Ref: D/X 422/54/)

Stereoview card captioned 'Cascade de Pisse Vache, Suisse et Savoie', published by Maison des Trois Rois, F. Charnaux, Genéve
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of the ' Glacier des Bossons', captioned "Suisse et Savoie", published by F. Charnaux, Genéve, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of the 'Place du Marche A Vevey', [Switzerland], n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 18cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card captioned "Vevey et La Dent du Midi", [Switzerland], n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 18cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of 'Veve (Lac de Genéve)', n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 18cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of the 'Aiguilles Verte et du Dru', captioned "Suisse et Savoie", published by F. Charnaux, Genéve, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of 'Les Grands Mulets et Le Mont Blanc', captioned "Suisse et Savoie", published by F. Charnaux, Genéve, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of 'Le Trient Interieur de la Gorge', captioned "Suisse et Savoie", published by Maison Des Trois Rois, F. Charnaux, Genéve, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of 'Clarens-Vernex Montreux', n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 18cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of 'Clarens-Vernex Montreux'. n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 18cm x 9cm)


Stereoview card of the Chateau de Chilton, [Lake Geneva, Switzerland], n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of 'Chillion. Salle de Réception', [Lake Geneva, Switzerland], captioned 'Vues de la Suisse et d'Italie', n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of 'Vue Priso á Genéve', captioned 'Switzerland and Savoy by C. Lomy', n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8.5cm)

USA (Ref: D/X 422/54/)

Stereoview card of 'The Loop' [railway] near Georgetown, Colorado, USA, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of Niagara Falls, captioned 'Cave of the Wind, and Rock of Ages, Niagara', n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card captioned 'His Excellency, the Marquis of Lorne', by B.W. Kilburn, Copyrighted 1885, photographed and published by the Kilburn Brothers, Littleton, N.H. [New Hampshire, U.S.A]
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 18cm x 8.5cm)

UK: Northern Ireland (Ref: D/X 422/54/)

Stereoview card of Portrush, [County Antrim], n.d. [c.1890]
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 9cm)


Stereoview card of the Giants Causeway, [County Antrim], n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 18cm x 9cm)


Stereoview card of the Giants Causeway, [County Antrim], n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 18cm x 9cm)


Stereoview card of Belfast Park, n.d. [c.1900]
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 18cm x 9cm)


Stereoview card of the view looking down on Larne, [County Antrim], n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 9cm)


Stereoview card of a steam train pulling into Larne Station, [County Antrim], n.d. [c.1880]
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of the Black Cave Tunnel, Larne, [County Antrim], n.d. [c.1900]
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 9cm)


Stereoview card of Cushendall, foot of Glenariff Glen, [County Antrim], n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of Gelnariff [Glen], [County Antrim], n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 18cm x 9cm)


Stereoview card of the 'Glenariff Rustic Bridge', [County Antrim], n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 18cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of the Whitehead Rocks Group, [County Antrim], n.d. [c.1890]
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 18cm x 9cm)


Stereoview card of the Whitehead Rocks Group, [County Antrim], n.d. [c.1900]
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 9cm)


Stereoview card of Whitehead, [County Antrim], n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of Whitehead Rocks, [County Antrim?], n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 18cm x 9cm)


Stereoview card of 'Glenoe Falls', [County Antrim], n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of boats on a beach [possibly Whitehead, County Antrim], n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 20cm x 10cm)

UK: Scotland (Ref: D/X 422/54/)

Stereoview card of Inversnaid Falls, Loch Lomond, photographed by G.W. Wilson & Co., Aberdeen, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of the Upper Fall at Inversnaid, Loch Lomond, captioned 'This cascade is in a different style of beauty from that of the lower fall, celebrated by the poet Wordsworth, and, unlike it, still preserves it's primitive simplicity'
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8cm)


Stereoview card of the Fall at Inversnaid, [Loch Lomond], above the Bridge, photographed by G.W. Wilson, Aberdeen, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of Bracklinn Bridge, [Callande], photogrphed by Hugh Paten & Sons, 115 Princes Street, Edinburgh, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of Oban, Argyleshire, photograped by G.W. Wilson, Aberdeen n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of Queen Mary's bedroom at the Palace of Holyrood, [Edinburgh], with a detailed description and history on the reverse side, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of The Dog Stone, Dunolly near Oban, photographed by G.W. Wilson, Aberdeen, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of Stirling Castle, Scotland, photographed by G.W. Wilson, Aberdeen, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)

Europe: France (Ref: D/X 422/54/)

Stereoview card of a road through mountains captioned 'Tairras á Chamonix, Galerie De Tête Noire', n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of the 'Chamonix et Le Mont Blanc', captioned 'Suisse Et Savoie', published by F. Charnaux, Genéve, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of the Arc de Triomphe de l'Etoile, France, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card captioned 'Pantheon', [Paris], n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of the Champs Elyseés captioned 'Paris Nouveau', photographed by N.C. á Paris, stamped 'P. Laforge, 206, Rue de Rivoli, Paris', n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8cm)


Stereoview card of the 'Palais du Luxembourg', [Paris], captioned 'Paris Nouveau photographie N.C. á Paris', stamped 'P. Laforge, 206, Rue de Rivoli, Paris', n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8cm)


Stereoview card of the 'Rue de Rivoli', [Paris], n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of the 'Dome des Invalides', [Paris], n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of the 'Portail de Notre Dame', [Paris], published by Maison Frêné 222 Rue de Rivoli, Paris, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of the 'Eglise St. Eustache', [Paris], published by Maison Frêné 222, Rue de Rivoli, Paris, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of 'La Madeleine', Paris, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of the 'Colome du Palmier, Place du Chatelet, [Paris], published by Maison Frêné, 222 Rue de Rivoli, Paris, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of the 'Salle du Nouvel Opéra', [Paris], A.H. Editeur paris, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 18cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of the of the Notre Dame Cathedral, Paris, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 16cm x 9cm)


Stereoview card of the Paris Opera House, published by Maison Frêné, 222 Rue de Rivoli, Paris, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)

Europe: Germany (Ref: D/X 422/54/)

Stereoview of 'The Great Beer Garden of Berlin', photographed and published by the Kilburn Brothers, Littleton, N.H. [New Hampshire, U.S.A.], Copyrighted
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 18cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of St. Goarshausen on the Rhine, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)

Europe: Italy (Ref: D/X 422/54/)

Stereoview card of the interior of the Vatican Library, Rome, Italy, photographed and published by the Kilburn Brothers, Littleton, N.H. [New Hampshire, U.S.A.], n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8.5cm)

UK: Windsor (Ref: D/X 422/54/)

Stereoview card of the Garden Terrace, Windsor Castle, photographed by G.W. Wilson & Co., Aberdeen, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17.5cm x 8.5cm)

Miscellaneous (Ref: D/X 422/54/)

Stereoview card of Primullas, captioned 'A Study of Ferns', Brown & Wheeler Photos, Cowes, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8cm)


Stereoview card of a view across an unidentified mountainous range
(1 stereoview card, sepia, 17cm x 8.5cm)


Stereoview card of flowers, n.d.
(1 stereoview card, colour, 18cm x 8.5cm)

Postcards (Ref: D/X 422/54/110-138)

Postcard of Holker Hall, Cumbria, by F. Frith & Co. Ltd, containing a description of the Hall and grounds by Percy [Dawson], n.d.
(1 postcard, black and white, 14cm x 9cm)


Photograph postcard of Witherslock Hall, Grange-Over-Sands, from Percy [Dawson] to [Florence Dawson], n.d.
(1 postcard, black and white, 14cm x 9cm)


Postcard of 'Hyrdo-Aeroplanes on Windermere: Biplane with Lady Passenger' from Percy [Dawson] to Miss [Florence] Dawson, 4 Pelaw Leazes, Durham City, 30th July 1913
(1 postcard, black and white, 14cm x 9cm)


Postcard of John Ruskin's Residence, Brantwood, Coniston, from Percy [Dawson] to [Florence Dawson], n.d.
(1 postcard, colour, 14cm x 9cm)


Photograph postcard of Sparkbridge, Greenodd, from [Percy Dawson] to Florrie [Florence Dawson], n.d.
(1 postcard, black and white, 14cm x 9cm)


Illustrated postcard of Osbourne House, Isle of Wight, showing the Drawing room containing part of correspondance from [Percy Dawson] to [Florence Dawson], n.d.
(1 postcard, colour, 14cm x 9cm)


Illustrated postcard of Farringford, Seat of Lord of Tennyson, Freshwater Bay, Isle of Wight, containing part of correspondance from Percy [Dawson] to [Florence Dawson], n.d.
(1 postcard, colour, 14cm x 9cm)


Illustrated postcard of Tennyson's Home, Farringford, Isle of Wight, from [Percy Dawson] to [Florence Dawson], n.d.
(1 postcard, colour, 14cm x 9cm)


Photograph postcard of the interior of St. John's Church, Ryde, Isle of Wight, from [Percy Dawson] to Florrie [Florence Dawson], 20th March 1912
(1 postcard, black and white, 14cm x 9cm)


Photograph postcard of the Royal Marine Hotel, Ventnor, Isle of Wight, from [Percy Dawson] to [Florence Dawson], n.d. [c.1912]
(1 postcard, black and white, 14cm x 9cm)


Postcard of a map of the Isle of Wight, Scale 1 Inch to 4 Miles, from Percy [Dawson] to [Florence Dawson], Pelaw Leazes, 18th February 1912
(1 postcard, colour, 14cm x 9cm)


Pocket Novelty Card of the Winter Gardens, Bournemouth, with flap on the front with a pull-out strip of 12 small black and white views of Bournemouth behind the flap, frm Percy [Dawson] to Florrie [Florence Dawson], n.d.
(1 postcard, colour and black & white, 14cm x 9cm)


Photograph postcard of the Pier and Sands at Bournemouth, from Percy [Dawson] to Miss [Florence] Dawson, 4 Pelaw Leazes, Durham City, postmarked, 12th February 1912.
(1 postcard, colour, 14cm x 9cm)


Photograph postcard of the Garrison Church, Portsmouth, showing a [military] parade, from Percy Dawson to Florrie [Florence Dawson], n.d. [c.1910].
(1 postcard, colour, 14cm x 9cm)


Illustrated postcard captioned "Cascade de la Grotte des Fées, St. Maurice (Valais)", on the reverse side a description in French of the Grotte des Fées á St. Maurice (Valais), n.d.
(1 postcard, black and white, 14cm x 9cm)


Postcard of a painting of a female 'Marguerite', by A. Aski, published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, n.d.
(1 postcard, colour, 13.5cm x 9cm)


Postcard of a painting of a female, 'Gladys', by A. Aski, published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, n.d.
(1 postcard, colour, 13.5cm x 9cm)


Postcard of a painting of a female, 'Juliet', by A. Aski, published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, n.d.
(1 postcard, colour, 13.5cm x 9cm)


Postcard of a painting of a female, 'Beatrice', by A. Aski, published by Raphael Tuck & Sons, n.d.
(1 postcard, colour, 13.5cm x 9cm)


Postcard of a Lion and the British flag captioned 'The Glory of a Lion is his Mane', titled 'A Tribute to Our Colonies - By William Armitage', one of Boots the Chemists "Patriotic" Series, n.d.
(1 postcard, colour, 14cm x 9cm)


Photograph postcard of a black and white puppy sat in front of an umbrella stand with wet umbrellas captioned 'I am not to blame this time', from Percy Dawson to Miss [Florence] Dawson, 4 Pelaw Leazes, Durham City, postmarked, Spennymoor, 13 January 1913.
(1 postcard, black & white, 14cm x 8.5cm)


Set of three photograph postcards showing a girl instructing a dog, from Percy [Dawson], Ryde, Isle of Wight, to Florrie [Florence Dawson], 14th March 1912
(3 photographs, black and white, 13.5cm x 8.5cm)


Illustrated postcard from Morris & Co's Tramp Series, captioned "If living, please write - if dead, don't trouble!", by George A. Bamber, from Percy [Dawson] to Miss [Florence]Dawson, 4 Pelaw Leazes, Durham City, 9th August 1913.
(1 postcard, colour, 14cm x 8.5cm)


Postcard showing a steamer, captioned 'Osterreichishcer Lloyd D. Graz', from Percy [Dawson] to Miss [Florence] Dawson, 4 Pelaw Leazes, January 1914
(1 postcard, colour, 14cm x 9cm)


Illustrated postcard captioned "Don't spoil the ship for a 'aporth o' tar", from Percy [Dawson] to [Florence Dawson], n.d.
(1 postcard, colour, 14cm x 9cm)


Postcard embossed with a Black Cat and horseshoe captioned "A Black Cat for Luck" with poem, from Percy [Dawson] to Florrie [Florence Dawson], n.d.
(1 postcard, colour, 14cm x 9cm)


Photograph postcard of 3 dogs captioned "Ours is a happy little home!", from Percy [Dawson], Gateshead to Miss [Florence] Dawson, 4 Pelaw Leazes, Durham City, 30 January 1913.
(1 postcard, black and white, 14cm x 9cm)