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Reading the Collections, Week 37: Journal of Alexander Gillespie, 1662-85

The re-discovery of the sailing journal of Skipper Alexander Gillespie ms38352, who sailed out of Elie in Fife in the mid-17th century, made the news in 2002. At that time Dr Paula Martin had just completed her…

Date
19 November 2015
Category
Manuscript Collection Reading the Collections

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