Itinerarium curiosum (centuria I) : or, an account of the antiquities, and remarkable curiosities in nature or art, observed in travels through Great Britain

The work opens as a wanderer’s notebook, recording the stones, ruins and strange natural sights the author meets while crossing England. Rather than relying on second‑hand accounts, he sketches each site on the spot and pairs his observations with copper‑plate engravings that act as a visual guide for fellow travellers. The preface promises a straightforward, unbiased catalogue that encourages readers to verify and expand the material themselves.

Within the first centuria, the author points out Roman forts, medieval seals, and the lingering outlines of Whitehall Palace before their final disappearance. Interspersed plates show everything from a bishop’s seal to a borrowed Greek view, illustrating the breadth of British curiosity alongside a few continental curiosities. The tone remains modest and inquisitive, inviting amateur antiquarians to join the search for Britain’s hidden histories.