Thomas Wright

615 books • 16 series

Wright was born near Ludlow in Tenbury Wells, Worcestershire, to a Quaker family who had formerly lived in Bradford. He attended Ludlow Grammar School before graduating from Trinity College, Cambridge, in 1834. While in Cambridge, he contributed to the Gentleman's Magazine and other periodicals, and in 1835 he moved to London to pursue a literary career. In 1842, he was chosen corresponding member of Paris' Academie des Inscriptions et Belles Lettres, as well as a fellow of the Society of Antiquaries and a member of numerous other distinguished British and international organizations. In 1859, he oversaw the excavations of the Roman town of Viroconium Cornoviorum (Wroxeter), near Shrewsbury, and produced a report. The Drawing Room Portrait Gallery contains a portrait of him from October 1, 1859. Thomas Edward Bridgett, an English clergyman and historian, commented, "It is only when he has to speak of the Catholic Church that he is bitter and unfair."
Jan 1, 2012
Cover of Farewell to Time, or Last Views of Life, and Prospects of Immortality, by the Author of 'The Morning and Evening Sacrifice'.

Farewell to Time, or Last Views of Life, and Prospects of Immortality, by the Author of 'The Morning and Evening Sacrifice'.

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Political Songs of England (Volume 6); From the Reign of John to That of Edward II.

The Political Songs of England (Volume 6); From the Reign of John to That of Edward II.

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The History and Antiquities of Ludlow; With Lives of the Presidents, and Accounts of Gentlemen's Seats, &C. with Lives of the Presidents, and Accounts of Gentlemen's Seats, &C

The History and Antiquities of Ludlow; With Lives of the Presidents, and Accounts of Gentlemen's Seats, &C. with Lives of the Presidents, and Accounts of Gentlemen's Seats, &C

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of Political Ballads Published in England During the Commonwealth; Published in England During the Commonwealth

Political Ballads Published in England During the Commonwealth; Published in England During the Commonwealth

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of Essays on Archaeological Subjects, and on Various Questions Connected with the History of Art, Science, and Literature in the Middle Ages; In Two Volumes

Essays on Archaeological Subjects, and on Various Questions Connected with the History of Art, Science, and Literature in the Middle Ages; In Two Volumes

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of Cambridge University Transactions During the Puritan Controversies of the 16th and 17th Centuries, Volume 1

Cambridge University Transactions During the Puritan Controversies of the 16th and 17th Centuries, Volume 1

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of Early Travels in Palestine; Comprising the Narratives of Arculf [And Others]

Early Travels in Palestine; Comprising the Narratives of Arculf [And Others]

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Political Songs of England, from the Reign of John to That of Edward II; From the Reign of John to That of Edward II

The Political Songs of England, from the Reign of John to That of Edward II; From the Reign of John to That of Edward II

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Universities (Volume 2); Le Keux's Memorials of Cambridge a Series of Views of the Colleges, Halls, and Public Buildings

The Universities (Volume 2); Le Keux's Memorials of Cambridge a Series of Views of the Colleges, Halls, and Public Buildings

Jan 1, 2012
Cover of The Chester Plays (Volume 35); A Collection of Mysteries Founded Upon Scriptural Subjects, and Formerly Represented by the Trades of Chester at Whitsuntide

The Chester Plays (Volume 35); A Collection of Mysteries Founded Upon Scriptural Subjects, and Formerly Represented by the Trades of Chester at Whitsuntide

Nov 29, 2011
Cover of Historical and Descriptive Sketch of Ludlow Castle; And of the Church of Saint Lawrence, Ludlow

Historical and Descriptive Sketch of Ludlow Castle; And of the Church of Saint Lawrence, Ludlow

Nov 23, 2011
Cover of Gesta Romanorum, Or, Entertaining Moral Stories

Gesta Romanorum, Or, Entertaining Moral Stories

Nov 16, 2011
Cover of Historical Sketch of Stokesay Castle, Salop

Historical Sketch of Stokesay Castle, Salop

Nov 13, 2011
Cover of On the History of the English Language

On the History of the English Language

Nov 10, 2011
Cover of Narratives Of Sorcery And Magic, From The Most Authentic Sources - Vol. II

Narratives Of Sorcery And Magic, From The Most Authentic Sources - Vol. II

Nov 1, 2011
Cover of Anecdota Literaria

Anecdota Literaria

Sep 29, 2011
Cover of A Contemporary Narrative of the Proceedings Against Dame Alice Kyteler

A Contemporary Narrative of the Proceedings Against Dame Alice Kyteler

Sep 28, 2011
Cover of The Latin Poems Commonly Attributed to Walter Mapes Volume 16

The Latin Poems Commonly Attributed to Walter Mapes Volume 16

Sep 23, 2011
Cover of The Anglo-Latin Satirical Poets and Epigrammatists of the Twelfth Century Volume 1

The Anglo-Latin Satirical Poets and Epigrammatists of the Twelfth Century Volume 1

Sep 16, 2011
Cover of The Seven Sages

The Seven Sages

Aug 26, 2011
Cover of The History of Ireland; From the Earliest Period of the Irish Anals, to the Present Time

The History of Ireland; From the Earliest Period of the Irish Anals, to the Present Time

Aug 18, 2011
Cover of The History and Topography of the County of Essex, Comprising Its Ancient and Modern History. a General View of Its Physical Character, Productions, Agricultural Condition, Statistics &C. &C

The History and Topography of the County of Essex, Comprising Its Ancient and Modern History. a General View of Its Physical Character, Productions, Agricultural Condition, Statistics &C. &C

Jul 1, 2011
Cover of Game of God

Game of God

Jul 1, 2011
Cover of Farewell to Time

Farewell to Time