This collection consists of 85 manuscripts from the Selby Family of Biddlestone in Northumberland, England. The manuscripts are from the 13th to 17th centuries, and consist primarily of legal documents, indentures, and material related to real estate. Some of the manuscripts have intact wax seals. Collection represents legal documents, indentures, material related to real estate.

The Selby family of Biddlestone is a branch of the Selby family, English gentry from Yorkshire and Northumberland. The Biddlestone branch was granted the manor of Biddlestone, a small village in the parish of Alwinton, Northumberland. In 1796 Biddlestone Hall replaced the old manor house. The Selby family owned Biddlestone Hall until 1914, and the Hall was demolished in 1957.

10 Linear Feet (10 flat boxes and 8 map folders)

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A portion of this collection has been processed. These boxes are open for research. Note that material must be requested at least 36 hours in advance of intended use. Selected audiovisual material from this collection has been digitized. Born-digital material is closed until processed.