Byrom Collection
Byrom Collection by Joy Hancox, published by Random House UK on October 27, 1992, is a first edition that spans 320 pages. This book explores the life of Siddal, who faced execution for his involvement in the Jacobite rebellion. Hancox investigates Siddal’s silence during his trial, proposing that he may have sacrificed himself to protect another individual. The narrative delves into Siddal’s connections with notable figures, including John Byrom, a member of The Royal Society known for his Jacobite sympathies.
Readers will find a detailed examination of the historical context surrounding Siddal and Byrom, highlighting their intertwined lives and the implications of their actions during a tumultuous period. The book presents insights into Byrom’s invention of a shorthand system and his loyalty to the Stuart cause, which ultimately affected his career prospects. Through this exploration, Hancox sheds light on themes of loyalty, sacrifice, and the complexities of historical allegiances within the realms of arts and photography, particularly drawing.
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Before he was executed for his part in the Jacobite rebellion, Siddal had lived near Manchester in a farmhouse now altered and the home of the author of this book. Curious about Siddal’s silence at the trial, Joy Hancox came to believe he had gone to the gallows to protect someone else. Her investigations revealed a close connection between Siddal and his neighbour John Byrom, a respected member – along with Newton, Wren and Hans Sloane – of The Royal Society. Byrom, who was known to harbour Jacobite sympathies, invented a system of shorthand (later developed by Pitman) which might well have provided protection against any charge of heresy after he formed his Cabala Club. Already his loyalty to the Stuarts had denied him a career at Cambridge and in the Church.
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