Catalogue description PHOTOGRAPHS RELATED TO HOLROYDS GALLERY AND PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO
This record is held by Greater Manchester County Record Office (with Manchester Archives)
Reference: | 2454 |
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Title: | PHOTOGRAPHS RELATED TO HOLROYDS GALLERY AND PHOTOGRAPHIC STUDIO |
Date: | NO DATES |
Held by: | Greater Manchester County Record Office (with Manchester Archives), not available at The National Archives |
Language: | English |
Physical description: | 6 PHOTOGRAPHS |
Administrative / biographical background: |
Born Rastrick 1821. Died Harrogate 10 Mar 1904. Residence -Kirkroyd, St. Marys Walk (Formerly The Esplanade). Brought up for commercial pursuits but determined to study art and became a designer. Studied at Leighs Academy, London, then Coutures Academy Paris & spent several years in Rome. Travelled extensively painting and sketching all over Europe. Was founder of the Harrogate Liberal Club and a member of Ripon Div. Association. He was married with 1 son Fred Holroyd (who was also married & 2 sons mentionned at the funeral). Also 1 cousin J.T. Holroyd. |
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