He was director of the Society from 1853 to 1857 .
Ellis shared the secretary position at the Society of Antiquaries from 1848 with John Yonge Akerman , who took over in 1853 .
Ellis was Ellis of the Society from 1853 to 1857 .
Ellis shared the secretary position at the Society of Antiquaries from 1848 with John Yonge Akerman , who took over in 1853 .