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An interesting assemblage of seven items as listed on a handwritten 'Contents' leaf preceding the title page of the first item. First and last leaves browned, otherwise very good, bound in half calf, marbled boards, spine gilt ruled labelled 'Sermons' in gilt on a red leather label, sl. wear otherwise sound, tight & very good condition. Uniform in size, 8vo. (118x138mm). (1) Lloyd, Rev. Henry J. A Sermon Delivered in The Parish Church of St. Chad's, Shrewsbury, on Thursday, November 15, 1832, For the Benefit of The Salop Infirmary. (Printed for the benefit of the Charity). London: Roake and Varty. 1832. 20pp., inscribed 'From the Author' to head of title page, title page spotted. Dr. Darwin had retired in 1831 from the post of Physician to The Salop Infirmary. With(2) Parker, Rev. J. A Sermon upon Sacrilege, Preached in The Parish Church of St. Mary, Shrewsbury, On Sunday, May 10th 1835. Shrewsbury: Printed and sold by John Eddowes… n.d. [1835]. 19,[1]pp., text alterations in ink.John Parker (1798-1860) was a Welsh cleric and artist. Educated at Eton College and Oriel College, Oxford, author of the poem "The Passengers: Containing the Celtic Annals." Published 1831. Remembered for his eccentric rebuilding of St. Michael the Archangel, Llanyblodwel. (See Pevsner). With(3) Evans, R. W. A Sermon, Preached in The Chapel, at Lambeth Palace, on Sunday July III, MDCCCXXXVI, at the Consecration of the Right Rev. Samuel Butler, D.D. Lord Bishop of Lichfield and Coventry. London: Printed for J.G. & F. Rivington. 1836. 16pp.Samuel Butler (1774-1839) was an English classical scholar and schoolmaster of Shrewsbury, and Bishop of Lichfield. In 1798 became headmaster of Shrewsbury School, the same year as his ordination as priest, at the age of 24. In 1836 he was promoted to the bishopric of Lichfield (and Coventry, which was separated from his diocese during the same year). It is in association with Shrewsbury School that Butler is chiefly remembered. During his headmastership its reputation increased greatly, and in the standard of its scholarship was the equal of any other public school in England. Charles Darwin, who recalled loathing the rote learning, was among his notable pupils, as was Butler's immediate successor as headmaster, Benjamin Hall Kennedy. With(4) Parker, Thos. N., Esq. Suggestions for Warming and Ventilating The Houses of Parliament with Hot Water in Cast-Iron Pipes. [An exhaustive examination of the most sensible way to heat the Houses of Parliament using hot water rather than hot air (of which there was already too great an abundance in the Establishment!)]. Also a Variety of Facts and Experiments, and Descriptions Concerning The Hot-Water System, as Applied to Horticultural and Other Purposes;…. Shrewsbury: Printed and Sold by John Eddowes. Sold also by Longman and Co. London. Price 1s 6d. 1836. viii,[1]-39,[1]pp. illustrated throughout with diagrams & plans. Contents list, Facts and Experiments. Found in Cardiff, British Library only in the U.K. Thomas Netherton Parker of Sweeney Hall, Oswestry, Shropshire, known for his thirst for wide ranging knowledge and a lively mind. A Poet who designed a turnpike gate, wrote on rural economy, archery, inkwells, and numerous other topics. His works were published in Shrewsbury, Oswestry & London. Died 1848. His son was Rev. J. Parker who shared his father's interests (Item 2 above). With(5) Trevor, The Right Rev. George. Substance of Speeches Delivered by The Right Rev. George Trevor, Lord Bishop of Madras, at Meetings in Behalf of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel, Held at Bristol, Cheltenham, and Gloucester, in February MDCCCXLVIII. London: Printed by Richard Clay. n.d. [1848]. iv,[5]-19,[1]pp., inscribed 'Mrs. Parker in remembrance of the author' to title page. Probably Sarah Browne, heiress of Sweeney married Thomas Netherton Parker in 1796. Mrs. Parker was a correspondent of the Ladies of Llangollen.George Trevor (1809-1888), was an English divine, and writer o. Seller Inventory # 1477
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