Egyptologist, novelist, journalist, traveller. Born Colebrook Row, Islington. First visited Egypt in 1873 and co-founded the Egypt Exploration Fund in 1882. Never married and bequeathed her collection of Egyptian antiquities and her library to University College London. Lived in Bristol from 1864 until her death. Died at Weston-super-Mare.
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Amelia Edwards
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Amelia Edwards
Amelia Edwards, 1831 - 1892, Egyptologist and writer, lived here. English Her...
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H. T. D. Le Vesconte
Role on the lost expedition: Officer on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
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John Downing
Role on the lost expedition: Petty officer on SS Erebus. See John Franklin.
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William Wentzall
Role on the lost expedition: Able seaman on SS Terror. See John Franklin.
1 memorial
Willliam Colbeck
Explorer. Born at 8 Myton Place, Hull. He made several expeditions to Antarctica, including one which convinced him of the best route to the south pole. This was later followed by Roald Amundsen, w...
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