Crossley, James

(1800–1883)

writer and book collector

Biographical information

ODNB (“his contributions to Notes and Queries between 1850 and 1878 testify to the vast extent of his knowledge”); S. F. Collins, ‘James Crossley: publisher, critic, collector, and bibliographer’ (PhD diss., Manchester Metropolitan University, 2000). Friend of W. H. Ainsworth; president of and editor for Chetham Society.

Gender

M

Signatures Used

Notes

“Jas. Crossley” and “James Crossley” from NQ 1.2.327–328 to 6.10.346. “Southernwood” from NQ 4.10.88 to 6.1.175.

Articles

Writing as S. H.

Writing as Southernwood