"The poetical antiquary", bibliographer and engraver. He published his own verse but mainly he edited historical and literary works. Father of John James Park.
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Thomas Park F.S.A.
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Thomas Park & J J Park
Thomas Park F.S.A. "The poetical antiquary", born 1759, died 1834, and his so...
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