John Speed's atlas, 1676

John Speed's atlas, 1676

Library volunteer Myra Amor introduces John Speed and his Theatre of the empire of Great-Britain and A prospect of the most famous parts of the World published in 1676.

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Investments in the South Sea Company by the Dean & Chapter of Rochester Cathedral, 1715-1720

Investments in the South Sea Company by the Dean & Chapter of Rochester Cathedral, 1715-1720

The archives of the Dean & Chapter include a collection of early 18th-century stock and dividend receipts and accounts evidencing an extensive financial legacy from investments in two of the largest slave-trading companies in history.

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