The John Bargrave Collection
York Virtuosi (1670 - 1683)
A group of friends (antiquarians, artists and natural philosophers) who exchanged letters and met at each others houses to discuss topics of common interest (Malden, 43). Many were also collectors "and presented one another with samples for their cabinets, sometimes mere 'curiosities' but often of scientific" (Unwin, 218).Other biography: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/York_virtuosi Relevant locations: Workplace or place of business York
People linked to person: Cyril Arthington (c.1665-1724) was a member of York Virtuosi
Moses Ashenden (-fl. 1693) was a member of York Virtuosi
John Etty (1634-1708/9) was a member of York Virtuosi
Henry Gyles (1646 (bap)-1709) was a member of York Virtuosi
Thomas Kirke (1650-1706) was a member of York Virtuosi
Martin Lister (12 Apr 1639-2 Feb 1712) was a member of York Virtuosi
William Lodge (1649-1689) was a member of York Virtuosi
James Parmentier (1658-1730) was a member of York Virtuosi
Francis Place (1647-1728) was a member of York Virtuosi
George Plaxton (1647/8-1720) was a member of York Virtuosi
John Sturdy (-fl. 1693) was a member of York Virtuosi