William Arthur Evelyn
William Arthur Evelyn (4 October 1860 – 6 January 1935) was a distinguished historian of York, and the creator of the Evelyn collection.
The Evelyns claimed to be descended from John Evelyn (1620–1706), the diarist. He had two brothers. Francis was a first-class cricketer, while Edward was an international footballer.
References[]
- Hugh Murray. Dr. Evelyn’s York: the life and work of a pioneer of conservation of the City between 1891 and 1935, illustrated by many photographs of a changing York, from his slide collection. York, England: : in association with the .
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