Diaries of Luke Thomas Flood during travels in England and Wales.
Published / Created:
England ; Wales, 1824-1828.
Physical Description:
2 v. ; 16-18 cm.
Collection:
Rare Books and Manuscripts
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Archives & Manuscripts
Notes:
The Flood's lived at 23 Cheyne Walk and later Belle Vue Lodge, Chelsea. Luke Thomas Flood (1775-1860) was a great benefactor to the parish, and evidently a friend of the historian Thomas Parlebaine, whose 1829 History of Chelsea included some verses addressed to him, which conclude with the halting line “Sweet Chelsea shall ever live in thee.” Flood Street was named after him, and his benefactions are celebrated at the parish church by a service on January 13th, “Flood's Day.” He left £3,000 to the parish when he died in 1860.
Form/Genre:
Travel literature -- England -- 1824-1828. | Travel literature -- Wales -- 1824-1828. | Diaries