Episode 3 of 3
Loss of Collection in Fire
- When
- 26 January 1679
- Where
- Middle Temple
A fire in 1679 destroyed a large part of Ashmole's collection destined for the museum.
On 26 January 1679, a disastrous fire at the Middle Temple destroyed a significant portion of Ashmole's own collection that was intended for the museum. The loss included antiquities, books, manuscripts, prints, and 9,000 coins and medals.
Sources
- Elias Ashmole Wikipedia, revision of 2026-07-19
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