The Westmorland of Apethorpe Appeal

Northamptonshire Record Office wished to acquire the archive of the Westmoreland family. NRO has held the archive, which spans from the 12th to the 19th centuries, for 60 years and were the first choice allocatee under a hybrid acceptance in lieu agreement.

Commission from Oliver Cromwell to Col. A. Scrope to command a Company of Foot of 100 men for the defence of Bristol, 1653
Commission from Oliver Cromwell to Col. A. Scrope to command a Company of Foot of 100 men for the defence of Bristol, 1653
Letter signed by Elizabeth I
Letter signed by Elizabeth I
Grant of a crest to John Layke of Normanton, 1564
Grant of a crest to John Layke of Normanton, 1564
Region
East Midlands
Grant awarded
£650,000
Year awarded
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