Template:Did you know nominations/William Thomas (antiquary)
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The result was: promoted by Theleekycauldron (talk) 04:30, 20 March 2022 (UTC)
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William Thomas (antiquary)
William Thomas
- ... that as part of his work as an antiquary William Thomas (pictured) visited every church in Worcestershire? Source: "With a view to the publication of a history of Worcestershire he transcribed many documents, besides visiting every church in the county" from:
"Thomas, William (1670-1738)". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.
- ALT1: ... that English clergyman William Thomas (pictured) spent so much time working as an antiquary that he left little for sleep, eating or leisure? Source: "His industry was amazing, and he hardly allowed himself time for sleep, meals, and amusement" from: "Thomas, William (1670-1738)". Dictionary of National Biography. London: Smith, Elder & Co. 1885–1900.
- Reviewed: Template:Did you know nominations/Mike Koken
- ALT1: ... that English clergyman William Thomas (pictured) spent so much time working as an antiquary that he left little for sleep, eating or leisure? Source: "His industry was amazing, and he hardly allowed himself time for sleep, meals, and amusement" from:
Created by Dumelow (talk). Self-nominated at 10:09, 4 March 2022 (UTC).
Interesting bio of a dedicated person, on fine sources, offline source accepted AGF, no copyvio obvious. I prefer the original hook. The image is licensed and shows the period well without extra words. --Gerda Arendt (talk) 12:08, 4 March 2022 (UTC)
ALT0 to T:DYK/P3 without image