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| − | Born in Suffolk, probably at [[ | + | Born in [[place of birth::Suffolk]], probably at [[location::Assington]], son of [[family::Thomas Alston]]. BA [[education::Queens’ College, Cambridge]] 1630, MA 1633; called to the Bar at the [[organisations::Inner Temple]], 1639. It is possible, but not certain, that he was [[occupation::vicar]] of [[location::Assington]]. |
====Books==== | ====Books==== | ||
| − | Under the terms of his will, Alston founded a parish library at [[location::Assington]], to be kept in the vicarage for the use of the incumbent and his successors. The books intended to be thus given were listed by Alston in a handwritten catalogue, and internally marked or stamped “TA” on the binding. He anticipated later additions to the library, and stipulated that on his death the books should be signed by the then Vicar; he also left instructions for his heirs to inspect the library whenever the Vicar changed, to ensure that nothing was missing. The remainder of his books and [[format::manuscripts]], not given to the parish, were bequeathed to [[associates::Edward Alston]], [[occupation::Rector]] of [[location::Newton, Suffolk]] (d.1722). | + | Under the terms of his will, Alston founded a parish library at [[location::Assington]], to be kept in the vicarage for the use of the incumbent and his successors. The books intended to be thus given were listed by Alston in a handwritten catalogue, and internally marked or stamped “TA” on the binding. He anticipated later additions to the library, and stipulated that on his death the books should be signed by the then Vicar; he also left instructions for his heirs to inspect the library whenever the Vicar changed, to ensure that nothing was missing. The remainder of his books and [[format::manuscripts]], not given to the parish, were bequeathed to [[associates::Edward Alston]], [[occupation::rector|Rector]] of [[location::Newton, Suffolk]] (d.1722). |
| − | Alston’s ms catalogue (now Suffolk Record Office FL/521/11/2; there is also a copy in Lambeth Palace Library, ms 3221 fo 13ff) lists ca. 280 volumes of which ca. 190 survive (now in the Suffolk Record Office). The contents are largely [[subject:theology|theological]], with a noticeable percentage of early English printed material. | + | Alston’s ms catalogue (now Suffolk Record Office FL/521/11/2; there is also a copy in Lambeth Palace Library, ms 3221 fo 13ff) lists ca. 280 volumes of which ca. 190 survive (now in the [[present repository::Suffolk Record Office]]). The contents are largely [[subject::theology|theological]], with a noticeable percentage of early English printed material. |
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*Foster, J., ''Alumni Oxonienses'', Oxford, 1891. | *Foster, J., ''Alumni Oxonienses'', Oxford, 1891. | ||
*Perkin, M. ''A directory of the parochial libraries of the Church of England'', London, 2004. | *Perkin, M. ''A directory of the parochial libraries of the Church of England'', London, 2004. | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:47, 27 April 2021
Thomas ALSTON 1609?-1690
Biographical Note
Born in Suffolk, probably at Assington, son of Thomas Alston. BA Queens’ College, Cambridge 1630, MA 1633; called to the Bar at the Inner Temple, 1639. It is possible, but not certain, that he was vicar of Assington.
Books
Under the terms of his will, Alston founded a parish library at Assington, to be kept in the vicarage for the use of the incumbent and his successors. The books intended to be thus given were listed by Alston in a handwritten catalogue, and internally marked or stamped “TA” on the binding. He anticipated later additions to the library, and stipulated that on his death the books should be signed by the then Vicar; he also left instructions for his heirs to inspect the library whenever the Vicar changed, to ensure that nothing was missing. The remainder of his books and manuscripts, not given to the parish, were bequeathed to Edward Alston, Rector of Newton, Suffolk (d.1722).
Alston’s ms catalogue (now Suffolk Record Office FL/521/11/2; there is also a copy in Lambeth Palace Library, ms 3221 fo 13ff) lists ca. 280 volumes of which ca. 190 survive (now in the Suffolk Record Office). The contents are largely theological, with a noticeable percentage of early English printed material.
Characteristic Markings
Alston’s books in the Assington parish library are typically inscribed with his name and have “TA” gilt-stamped on front and back covers, as specified in his will. Many of the books are annotated by him, sometimes comparing his copies with other editions in the Bodleian or the library of Queens’ College.
Sources
- Suffolk parochial libraries: a catalogue, 1977.
- Foster, J., Alumni Oxonienses, Oxford, 1891.
- Perkin, M. A directory of the parochial libraries of the Church of England, London, 2004.