What does this research mean for the field?

Sarah Eardley-Wilmot's illustrated journal provides historical descriptions and watercolour sketches documenting her visits to Monmouthshire and other historic sites in England and Wales between 1793 and 1810. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore the travels of Sarah Eardley-Wilmot and her artistic documentation of historic sites in Monmouthshire.

April 10, 2026Open Access

Monmouthshire journeys:the visits to Monmouthshire of Sarah Eardley-Wilmot (née Haslam) in 1795 and 1802

Key Points

To explore the travels of Sarah Eardley-Wilmot and her artistic documentation of historic sites in Monmouthshire.
Analysis of Sarah Eardley-Wilmot's illustrated journal
Examination of watercolour sketches
Contextualization of descriptions with historical sites
Detailed accounts of two visits to Monmouthshire
Inclusion of original watercolour sketches
Insights into 18th-century English and Welsh tourism

Abstract

Article on an illustrated journal written by Sarah Eardley-Wilmot, describing a series of holidays taken in England and Wales between 1793 and 1810, two of which included Monmouthshire. The material includes watercolour sketches and descriptions of several historic sites.

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