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Gateshead School

Matthew Prior

Gateshead, 1732–1800

Son and successor of William Prior, below. Also became city Assay Master and recorded as a musical instrument maker in 1778. Work presently unknown. [BVMA] — John Dilworth

Worked Gateshead
Family Son of William Prior

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John Dilworth+

PRIOR Matthew Born 1732, died 1800 Newcastle, County Durham UK. Son and successor of William Prior, below. Also became city Assay Master and recorded as a musical instrument maker in 1778. Work presently unknown. [BVMA]

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