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Edward Downman

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Edward Andrews Downman or Edward Andrew Downman[1] (died 24 October 1931) was an English Anglican clergyman and antiquary.

Educated at Southwark College, Downman was ordained in 1885 and curate of St Chad's, Everton[2] from 1885 to 1887.[1] Several archives contain his drawings of ancient earthworks.[3]

Works

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  • History of Bolsover, 1895
  • Ancient Church Bells in England, 1898
  • Plans of Ancient Earthworks, 1901–1915
  • English pottery and porcelain: A handbook for the collector, 1918
  • Blue Dash Chargers and other English Tin Enamel Circular Dishes, 1919

References

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  1. ^ a b Who was who 1929-1940, 1941
  2. ^ The church has since been demolished after the parish merged with St George's Church, Everton in 1971. Lancashire Online Parish Clerk Project
  3. ^ "Archival material relating to Edward Downman". UK National Archives.