Document Details

Document / Item Type: Book / Bible

Title / Item: Holy Bible

Publisher / Maker: George E. Eyre and William Spottiswoode

Date of Document / Item : 1861

Text Colour: Black

Pictures / Item Colour: N/A

Item Size: 220 x 285mm

Further Information:

This Bible states on the front: Presented by the Iron Masters and Manufacturers of North Staffordshire.

Inside is a certificate, which is For The Advancement of Education in the Mining and Manufacturing District of North Staffordshire.

Photograph:

 

Biddulph Museum Details

 

Biddulph Museum No: BMB000001

File No: Bookcase 1

Date Listed: 08 th April 2010 (Acquired May 2009)

Donated by: William Scott Whitehurst

Further Information: Mr. William Whitehurst is the son of James Whitehurst who is mentioned on the certificate in the Bible. James Whitehurst was said to be a real gentleman and was held in high esteem by locals. He was manager of one of the local coal mines in Biddulph.

Cost to Museum : N/A

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