The Diary of Nathaniel Bryceson (Part 9 - Final)

[drykid]

Interesting though that the 1847 diary was written in an oversized journal too (at least according to today's entry.)  I think it was speculated before that it's possible that the 1846 one may have been the only one to survive because it was more elaborately bound than the others.  But from today's entry that wouldn't necessarily appear to be the case.

Anyway, that's that then...  but I've truly enjoyed following the diary.  And also the discussion and painstaking research on here also, even though I discovered it a little late. Thanks to everyone, but thanks most of all to Nat himself

[MaryA]

Well he gave us a couple of substantial entries to finish off, rather than his one liners, so thanks Nat! and also to all posters on these threads, I've enjoyed reading them as much as I have the diaries.  Been good to "meet" you all.

Mary

[Siamese Girl]

Oh well ....

Lets hope that any other diaries have survived and will turn up eventually. One blogger I follow is a bookseller who basically deals in books that have reached the " is there any monetary value in them or should they be pulped ?" stage and he finds all kinds of extraordinary stuff, some of it quite valuable and important. I'm still hoping that the C18th century diary of Richard Hayes of Cobham is still out there waiting to be found. It was last heard of in Gravesend around 1900 and might have been lost in a fire - although that isn't at all certain.



Carole

[Mongibello]

This is from the WA website.

A date with history
A visual celebration of life in Westminster through the ages

What was happening on this day in Westminster 50 years ago, 100, or even 200 years ago? Experience our historic City through the celebrations, disasters, traditions and changes witnessed by Londoners past and present over the last 3 centuries...

We have selected some of the most fascinating, thought-provoking, entertaining and poignant images from Westminster Archives Centre's extensive image collections.

Discover the cause of the Macclesfield Bridge disaster

Marvel at the exploits of Victorian variety performers  in the West End

Be moved by the images of London under fire in the darkest days of the Blitz

Make a date for 1 January 2011 and join us for this wonderful journey through Westminster's history.

 Visit this page each day throughout the year to get a fresh glimpse of London as it used to be!

[deb usa]

I can't believe that we have come to the end.

It has been a wonderful experience ...I've loved every minute.

Thanks  Nat for sharing a little of your life 

Bye Ann Fox 

deb

Thanks Mongibello, I shall follow the WA website..... It sounds fascinating.

[Aniseed]

Thanks to everyone here from me too. It's been a great ride, and I'm so glad I discovered Nat and his life in 1846. It's been wry and amusing, affecting and sad, sometimes a bit grim and horrible, with a little bit of sex thrown in for good measure, but always, always fascinating. I'll miss you Nat (and of course Ann Fox)... but what happened next?

[wcclibraries]

Hello,

Did you all see Jim's final farewell to Nathaniel, with a tribute to this forum, on our blog?
See http://wp.me/pYKzC-wq

All the best to you all,

Ali at Westminster Libraries & Archives

PS The 'Date with History' project looks great, doesn't it?

[wcclibraries]

PS I should also have said - please feel free to leave comments on the blog - we'd love to hear from you!

[deb usa]

Hi Ali

Thanks so much for the link ... It's wonderful! 

Thanks Jim 

deb