He was never at home with the 'high aristocracy', and developed the tastes of an intelligent country clergyman, becoming a keenantiquaryand naturalist.
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Skinner was an enthusiastic diarist andantiquary.
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We have one inspector who is anantiquarywith a knowledge of archaeology.
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I am most thankful that no speaker has accused antiquaries of the smallest lack of enthusiasm for the re-housing of the people.
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The journal was originally subtitled a medium of inter-communication for literary men, artists, antiquaries, genealogists, etc.
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As anantiquary, he had a particular interest in medieval costume and furniture and architecture.
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The book is written in the third person so even the narrative does not remain with theantiquary.
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Couch was an excellent localantiquary, as to words, customs, and remains.
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Genealogical antiquaries recognised the evidential value for their researches of non-textual sources, including seals and church monuments.
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Its illustrations were among the first of their kind and the work was welcomed by antiquaries, scholars, and gentleman amateurs.
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His main reputation was as anantiquaryand a collector of paintings and prints, coins and books.
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He was often looked upon by other antiquaries for ideas.
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He was a distinguished lawyer,antiquary, and collector.
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In the period from late third millennium to early second millennium, the antiquaries revealed an urban habitation with artisans' houses.
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The midden has revealed antiquaries which relate to the food habits of a common man.
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