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Brian Dickson ( - )

Bryan Dickson is mentioned several times in Thoresby's diary as a "faithful friend". Linked print sources: as Donator of object(s) - Ducatus Leodiensis; or the topography of the town and parish of Leedes and parts adjacent ...
References in Documents:
Thoresby, Musaeum Thoresbyanum (1713)

A large Sword, the Hilt, which is of Wood, with an Iron Pomel, is above half a Yard long, and the Cross-bar above 1 ½ Foot, the Blade is four Foot in Length, and two Inches broad; it seems to be used about K. Edw. the 3d's Time. The Gift of Mr. Godfrey Haddon of Leedes. Another with the Year 1444 engraven upon it, which was during the victorious Henry the 6th's Reign, who was crowned at Paris, An. 1431, but has been altered since, the gilt Basket-Hilt being not near so ancient. An old fashioned Wheel-lock Pistol, the Stock and large Pomel curiously inlaid with Ivory: Given me by Sam. Atkinson of Leedes Gunsmith. A Gantlet faced with Velvet, the Studs gilt. Don. D. Is. Blackburn. It is more pliable (tho' of Iron) than a Leather Glove, near two Foot long to secure the Arm: It is very strong, full half Inch thick. A Belt, or Girdle of Needle-work, Variety of Colours, lined with Velvet. Don. D. Brian Dickson. An antique Stirrup, but short of the Abbot of Kirkstal's, of which elsewhere.