The manuscript entitled ‘An old lady of the last century’ is a short story by Letitia Landon that was first published in the ‘Monthly Magazine’ vol.46 in 1836

The story relates memories of a woman named Mrs Lawrence Burgoyne. The narrator reflects on the manners, customs and kindness of the lady and the passage of time on fashion, architecture and personal expectations.

The manuscript consists of 6 folios, with original foliation. There are some amendments, deletions and additions to the text.