The Wyses of Waterford

Eamonn McEneaney selects medieval documents recently acquired by Waterford Museum of Treasures


The Wyses of Waterford

There was a palpable sense of excitement in Waterford last April prior to the Adam’s auction which offered for sale the remarkable manuscript collection, dating from 1315, of the ancient Wyse family of Waterford. The family were leading players in Waterford history and society from the 14th century until the early 20th century.

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