Crossley, James (1800–1883), writer and book collector

Gender

M

Signatures Used

• S. H.
• Southernwood

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.

Biographical sources

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.

Articles

• Defoe's "Review", writing as S. H. — NQ 6.1.175
• James Prince Lee, Bishop of Manchester, writing as Southernwood — NQ 4.12.145