Person    | Male  Born 1/10/1737  Died 3/1/1805

Charles Townley

Categories: Museums / Libraries

Antiquary and collector.
Born Lancashire. Although he never married there are letters making it clear that this was not for lack of interest in the ladies. His collection of antiquaries was freely available for viewing and became renowned, being recommended in the Rough Guides of the day. There is a painting by Zoffany of Townley surrounded by his collection in the library at the house that he had built at what is now 14 Queen Anne's Gate. This is where he died. Much of his collection went to the, relatively new, British Museum, of which he had been a trustee.

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Charles Townley

Greater London Council Charles Townley, 1737 - 1805, antiquary and collector...

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British Library

British Library

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Grant Museum of Zoology

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International Exhibition + RHS Garden, South Ken

International Exhibition + RHS Garden, South Ken

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St Mary Aldermanbury church

St Mary Aldermanbury church

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