Ralph Thoresby was an antiquarian, who was born in Leeds and is widely credited with being the first historian of that city. Besides being a merchant, he was a nonconformist, fellow of the Royal Society, diarist, author, common-councilman in the Corporation of Leeds, and museum keeper.

Artist/Engraver George Vertue 1712
Size 19 x 16 cms
Price £14.00

Ref:3612