Layton Collection

Exploring the collection of Thomas Layton, a Victorian antiquarian from Brentford. Rare books and archives at @LBHLibraries and archaeology at @MuseumofLondon.

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The best Pancake recipe, from "The English House-wife" by Gervase Markham (1683). https://t.co/3AXq0MDesa #PancakeDay #ShroveTuesday #17thcentury

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Thomas Layton played a vital role in the opening of Brentford Library, as Chairman of the Library Committee.

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#Otd in 1890 the first Brentford Public Library opened, originally located on the ground floor of the now demolished Georgian mansion Clifden House, home of the Local Board. https://t.co/nJT1g4vjIa

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Thomas Layton was one of the three Guardians of the Brentford Union who visited the scene to offer comfort and arrange relief for the needy, the day after the Grand Union Canal burst its banks causing so much devastation.

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#Otd in 1841 there was a great flood in Brentford, due to heavy rain and a rapid ice thaw. The banks of the River Brent and the canal lock gates burst, causing much destruction and the death of ten people. https://t.co/72MUk2NneP

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#Otd in 1872, despite Christmas being a very busy time for a coal merchant, Thomas Layton married Alice Symonds. She became a district visitor for the St George’s Church Provident and Clothing Club, helping those in need in Old Brentford. Both are buried in South Ealing Cemetery.

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The memorial plaque to Thomas Layton F.S.A. on St George's Church, Brentford. Layton was a churchwarden here in his youth and his bequest enabled a bell tower to be added in 1913.

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Photograph c.1880 of the first St George's Church, Brentford. Designed by John Joshua Kirby, erected in 1766 as an unconsecrated chapel for 57 prominent Brentford residents. It was replaced by the larger church designed by Arthur Blomfield in 1886/7. The tower was added in 1913.

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From the Layton Collection, a print of the famous image of 'Guido Fawkes and His Associates'. Based on the 1605 engraving by Crispijn de Passe the Elder, reprinted by G Smeeton in 1819. https://t.co/8AYvcxMjGU #GuyFawkes #BonfireNight

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The mangel wurzel was introduced into England in the C18th. In Somerset on the last Thursday in October children would carry around decorated lanterns made from mangel wurzels & sing the “Punkie Song”. In Norfolk & Wales they were carved for #Halloween. https://t.co/NV54t9vjR5

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Many reports that appeared in the British periodical "The Naval Chronicle" (1799-1818) were by naval officers, including Lord Horatio Nelson. Layton’s copy of vol 2 includes a bookseller’s note stating that it once belonged to Lady Nelson. #TrafalgarDay https://t.co/bjKtfBsTxv

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Image from Samuel Ireland's "Picturesque views on the River Thames", 1792. https://t.co/ra3XLfIxIW

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OTD in 1789 the second Kew Bridge, built entirely of stone, was opened by George III, 30 yrs after he had opened the first bridge whilst Prince of Wales. A celebration dinner was held at the nearby Star & Garter hotel. Engraving from 1792 from @LaytonTrust https://t.co/5b2SBbHo0V

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"A Collection of Several Authentic Accounts of the History and Price of Wheat, Bread, Malt &c. from the coming in of William the Conqueror to Michaelmas, 1745", John Penkethman (1748). https://t.co/2R19qVMIE3 #Harvest

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OTD in 1903 the foundation stones for the new Brentford Library were laid by the Countess of Jersey of @OsterleyNT, and Mr James Clements, the Chairman of the Council. Thomas Layton was Chairman of the Library Committee.

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The orgins of the vast #17thcentury library, once kept at @BostonMnrHouse, begins with James Clitherow, a prominent East India Company merchant and an enthusiastic bibliophile. Learn more of this substantial book and manuscript collection in Journal 33 - https://t.co/yQqj7d6icN

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OTD in 1859 the Great Western Railway’s new dock at Brentford and the new railway line, linking it with the main line at Southall, was opened. It was designed by Brunel with construction overseen by Edward Francis Murray. (Brentford Docks, early 1900s) https://t.co/ZWoY3cp7E7

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Walk Marks 100 Years Since Boston Manor Park Purchase
Join Hounslow Heritage Guides this Sunday https://t.co/a7dfhBMstg

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Join us on Saturday 20 July 10am-4pm to celebrate Brentford's past!

As part of the #FestivalOfArchaeology we've got a day packed with free talks (booking required), ancient crafts activities, finds from our excavations, and much more!

Find out more HERE: https://t.co/OYqszMy6dh

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Join us in Brentford on July 20th for the 2024 #FestivalofArchaeology

Book your place on one of our FREE talks now and uncover the archaeology & history of St Lawrence's Church: https://t.co/FI7l8Gjb8H

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Discover the forgotten past of St Lawrence's Church, Brentford!

Join us on Saturday 20th July for free talks about the church, ancient crafts & finds from our nearby excavations #FestivalofArchaeology

Booking is required, book your free place HERE: https://t.co/lVQX8r5TxC

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In new Journal 33, @Jonathan77777 shares his historical detective work which has revealed the history of the Oxford & Cambridge Hotel; a plaque was placed near the site in 2023 to mark the fact that the meeting which founded @BrentfordFC took place there. https://t.co/yQqj7d6icN

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#Roman ceramic picture lamp, decorated with a naked male figure, possibly a soldier or gladiator.

Layton Collection at the Museum of London - https://t.co/0MH2pQgE1z

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Kew Bridge on the River Thames. During the late 19th and early 20th century this was a very productive area, during which vast numbers of archaeological objects were dredged fom the river, many finding their way into Layton's collection. https://t.co/G0Adt9qqcv #archaeology