He was a Fellow of the Society of Antiquaries, wrote numerous articles on English antiquities and topography, and edited the tourist handbook Black's Guide to Derbyshire (1872).
Ia menjadi anggota Society of Antiquaries, menulis banyak artikel tentang barang-barang kuno Inggris dan topografi, menyunting buku panduan wisatawan Black's Guide to Derbyshire (1872).