Broughton Tower in Lancashire, the Seat of John Gilpin Sawrey Esqr
Information
Title
Broughton Tower in Lancashire, the Seat of John Gilpin Sawrey Esqr
Record type
Digitised Book Plate Collection
Original Reference
BP/4841-1001/5
Author or creator
Watts; William (1752-1851); engraver
Date
c.1779
Scope & content
Black and white engraved plate depicting Broughton Tower in Lancashire. The engraving shows the tower surrounded by trees and hills with cattle grazing near the tower. The book plate bears the imprints 'Publish'd as the Act directs Jan.y 1st. 1786 by W.Watts, Chelsea', 'C. Nates, del' and 'W. Watts Sculp'. From the book 'The seats of the nobility and gentry' by William Watts