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Philips of Weston

Description

Letters and papers of George (afterwards 1st baronet) Philips of Sedgeley, Lancashire and Weston House, Warwickshire, and Sir George Richard Philips, 2nd baronet, and their immediate circle.

  • Finding No

    DR198

  • Date

    1806-c.1890

  • Extent

    195 items

  • Status

    open

  • Level

    collection

  • Associated people

    Philips, George

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Admin History

George Philips (1766-1847), was the eldest son of the successful Manchester cotton manufacturer, Thomas Philips, of Sedgeley, which estate George inherited in 1811. In 1812 he entered Parliament, sitting as a Whig for various constituencies until 1834. George Philips purchased Weston House and estate for £75,000 in 1819 and was created a baronet in 1828. His son, George Richard Philips, the 2nd baronet, sat in parliament from 1818-1852.