Leeds Central Library's naval battle

27 Jan 2023

Leeds Central Library's senior librarian Rhian Isaac with sections of the step-by-step, illustrated account of the battles of Solebay and Texel which took place in the 1670s. Estimated to be more than 50 feet in length, the document itself dates from around 1908 and is among a collection of more than 3,000 books, pamphlets and periodicals donated by noted Leeds aristocrat, diplomat and naval history buff Sir Alvary Gascoigne.

Leeds Central Library's naval battle: Leeds Central Library's senior librarian Rhian Isaac with sections of the step-by-step, illustrated account of the battles of Solebay and Texel which took place in the 1670s. Estimated to be more than 50 feet in length, the document itself dates from around 1908 and is among a collection of more than 3,000 books, pamphlets and periodicals donated by noted Leeds aristocrat, diplomat and naval history buff Sir Alvary Gascoigne.

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