History of the foundations in Manchester of Chirst's College, Chetham's Hospital, and the Free Grammar School.
Contributors: Palmer, John, architect.; Whatton, William Robert, 1790-1835.
Publisher: T. Agnew and J. Zanetti
Published: 1828
Place of publication: Manchester
Language: eng
Subjects: Chetham family; Manchester Cathedral; Chetham's Hospital (Manchester, England); Manchester Eng. Grammar School
Notes: In part, compiled from material collected by Rev. J. Greswell.
The third volume is in 2 parts (paged continuously) each with special t.p. and without general t.p.; v. [4] has special t.p. only.
Imprint varies: [v. 3, pt. 1] Manchester, Agnew and Zanetti; London, W. H. Ainsworth.--[v. 4] Manchester, T. Agnew.
The author's death prevented publication of a fifth volume supplementary to v. 1-2.
Table of contents: title: I. The history of the College and Collegiate Church, Manchester, founded by Thomas, lord de la Warre, A. D. M.CCCC.XXII ... By S. Hibbert[-Ware] 1830.; title: II. Continuation of The history of the Collegiate Church, Manchester [by S. Hibbert-Ware] An architectural description of the Collegiate Church and College of Manchester, by John Palmer. 1830.; title: [III] The history of Manchester School ... also an account of the exhibitions and scholarships ... illustrated by numerous biographical and explanatory notes, and a memoir of the life of the founder. By William Robert Whatton ... 1828. A history of the Chetham Hospital and Library, with a genealogical account of the founder and the family of Chetham ... By William Robert Whatton. 1833.; title: [IV] The ancient parish church of Manchester, and why it was collegiated. By Samuel Hibbert-Ware. 1848.