| Description | 1. 29 Aug-5 Nov 1962 Letters from Gerard Noel of the National Trust to J R Cox and D Bell regarding employment of them as assistant gardener (Mr Cox was not offered the role, so it was offered instead to Mr Bell).
2. 18 Feb 1959 Letter from the Ministry of Housing & Local Government to Alexander Burnett-Brown to say Lacock will be included in a survey of buildings of architectural or historical interest.
3. 1958-1959 Correspondence and invoices with Applegate & Sons for pipe and pump work done at Lacock Abbey.
4. 19 Nov 1962 Letter from Gerard Noel to E M Foxwell in response to a letter from Mr Foxwell about stone kerbing at Lacock.
5. 22 Feb 1963 Letters from Gerard Noel to Calton Younger at the Chase Charity and L Hackett of the National Association of almshouses concerning conversion of a row of cottages in Lacock into a home for elderly people.
6. 22 Oct 1963 Letter from Gerard Noel to Alexander Burnett-Brown to say he has leased part of the old tannery building to the Ministry of Works.
7. 29 Jul 1962 Letter from Gerard Noel to Thelma Vernon concerning Lacock's entering the Best Kept Village competition.
8. 10 May 1962 Letter from John Kenworthy-Browne to Mrs Burnett-Brown enclosing a letter of 27 Apr, from Lt Col Nicholl who wants to photograph the portraits of John Ivory Talbot and his wife by Dahl.
9. 20 Jul and 7 Aug 1962 Letters from the divisional surveyor of Wiltshire County Council to Alexander Burnett-Brown and G M Foxwell concerning the prohibition of cycling on footpaths in Lacock.
10. 10 Oct 1960 Office Standing Instruction No.5: Fire precautions at historic houses. Copy sent to Alexander Burnett-Brown by Gerard Noel with enclosing note.
11. 27 Nov 1961 and 2 Jan 1962 Letters from Gerard Owen to Bristow & Sons concerning the decoration of the Blue Room and two other show rooms at Lacock Abbey.
12. 25 Jun 1962-16 Oct 1964 Letters from Gerard Noel to Wadworth & Co about the upkeep of the Red Lion and a sign the brewery put up which must be taken down.
13. 20 Oct 1960 Letter from Gerard Noel to G M Foxwell concerning the lease of land behind the Red Lion, with a plan.
14. 15-19 Apr 1961 Correspondence between Alexander Burnett-Brown and John Rathbone concerning the visit of the Country Landowners Association which had caused problems for Alexander Burnett-Brown.
15. 27 Feb-29 Mar 1961 Correspondence between the Country Landowners' Association and Alexander Burnett-Brown about a visit to Lacock Abbey which then had to be cancelled.
16. 27 Aug 1962 Letter from Burrough & Hannam to Downing, Rudman & Bent about things that need attention at Lacock including the Brown Gallery, Cooking Room and attic rooms.
17. 11-29 Aug 1960 Correspondence between Alexander Burnett-Brown and Gerard Noel about rates and insurance for Lacock Abbey, and the provision of teas.
18. 8 Jun 1960 Letter from Gerard Noel to Alexander Burnett-Brown about financial help for him at Lacock.
19. 24 May 1960 Letter from Gerard Noel to John Rathbone about Alexander Burnett-Brown's occupation of Lacock and possible help that could be given.
20. 21 May 1960 Letter from Alexander Burnett-Brown to John Rathbone to ask if he can speak to him, with a message from Rathbone of 23 May asking him to telephone.
21. 31 Oct 1958 Letter from Gerard Noel to Alexander Burnett-Brown about a discount for fuel oil for heating.
22. 18 Mar 1963-17 Aug 1964 Correspondence between Alexander Burnett-Brown and Christopher Gibbs of the National Trust concerning wages and living arrangements for a cook and gardener.
23. 5 Jun-17 Jul 1963 Correspondence between Alexander Burnett-Brown and others about a visit to Lacock by the RNLI.
24. 16 May 1961 Letter from A M Clark to unknown asking to be considered for the post of gardener at Lacock.
25. 26 May 1965 Letter from Jack Boler of the National Trust to Alexander Burnett-Brown asking if afternoon tea could be arranged for the London Centre.
26. 14 and 16 Aug 1962 Letters from Gerard Noel to Alexander Burnett-Brown about a visit to Lacock by Graham Thomas and John Kenworthy-Browne.
27. 22 Aug 1962 Letter from Gerard Noel to Mrs Burnett-Brown thanking her for her hospitality.
28. 12 Jun 1962 Letter from Gerard Noel to Mrs Burnett-Brown enclosing a contribution from visitors for staff.
29. 17 May 1962 Letters from Gerard Noel to Alexander Burnett-Brown and the Ministry of Labour about a gardener's post available with accommodation at 1 East Street.
30. 13 and 21 Feb 1963 Letters from Burrough & Hannam to Alexander Burnett-Brown and Downing, Rudman & bent about work to be done to some gutters at Lacock.
31. 1957 Suggestion of priority of works to be done by Burrough & Hannam, with an explanatory letter and a plan of the roofs of Lacock Abbey.
32. 5 Dec 1961 Letters from Burrough & Hannam to Alexander Burnett-Brown and Downing, Rudman & bent about work to the roof.
33. 14 Nov 1961 Letter from Burrough & Hannam to Alexander Burnett-Brown to say he is getting Mr Kenworthy-Browne to look at decorating the cloisters.
34. 1 Nov 1961 Letter from F L Hannam to Downing, Rudman & Bent asking for a cost for the roof repairs.
35. 17 Jul 1962 Letter from Downing, Rudman & Bent to Burrough & Hannam with an estimate for works.
36. 20 Aug 1965 Letter from the National Trust to Alexander Burnett-Brown to say Mr Rathbone cannot accept an invitation.
37. Undated letter from A Mitchell of the National Trust to Alexander Burnett-Brown thanking him for a lunch.
38. 20 Aug 1963-21 Jan 1964 Letters from the 18th Swindon Scout Group and Gerard Noel to Alexander Burnett-Brown about a visit to Lacock, with notes by Alexander Burnett-Brown.
39. Undated note from Burrough & Hannam to unknown accepting an invitation to lunch.
40. 13 Aug 1962 Letter from the 1st Christchurch Scout Group to Alexander Burnett-Brown thanking him for letting them use the house and grounds.
41. 16 Aug 1962 and undated letters from the 275th Bristol Scout Group to Alexander Burnett-Brown enquiring about scouts camping at Lacock.
42. Undated part of a letter from Phillips about some gardening matters.
43. 2 Sep 1964 Letter from Alexander Burnett-Brown to the electricity and gas boards to say he would like supply to be provided to Lacock.
44. 15 Feb-8 Mar 1965 Letters from John Rathbone to Alexander Burnett-Brown about the visit to Lacock by the London Centre.
45. 9 Jan 1961 Letter from Gerard Noel to Alexander Burnett-Brown confirming work will be carried out to the south gallery roof and the ha-ha.
46. 17 Jan 1961 Letter from F L Hannam to Downing, Rudman & Bent concerning work to be done at the Porch House.
47. 30 Dec 1960 Letter from F L Hannam to Alexander Burnett-Brown about work to be done to the lead roofs by Dolman.
48. 1 and 5 Dec 1960 Letters from F L Hannam to Downing, Rudman & Bent arranging to meet at Lacock to discuss work to be done.
49. 8 and 15 Dec 1964 Letters from F L Hannam and Gerard Noel to Timber Treatments about some damage caused by the firm's visit to Lacock.
50. 18 Oct 1961 Letter from F L Hannam to Downing, Rudman & Bent about final work to be done on Lacock Abbey.
51. 26 May 1961 Letter from F L Hannam to Alexander Burnett-Brown about treatment of the Brown gallery floor.
52. 3 May 1961 Letter from Gerard Noel to Burrough & Hannam about the ha-ha and a visit to Lacock by Mr Cornu.
53. 10 Mar 1961 Letter from F L Hannam to Downing, Rudman & Bent asking for a note of further work to be carried out.
54. 17 Mar 1961 Letter from F L Hannam to Gerard Noel about various repairs to Lacock Abbey following an inspection.
55. 3 Jul 1962 Letter from F L Hannam to Downing, Rudman & Bent asking them to look at the cooking room and a kitchen window.
56. 12 Mar-15 Jul 1963 Correspondence between Lieutenant Commander R Horlick and Gerard Noel about a naval ball to be held at Lacock Abbey.
57. 6 Jul 1962 Letter from Gerard Noel to Burrough & Hannam discussing repairs to the Sharington Tower and the ha-ha.
58. 21 Sep 1962 Letter from Gerard Noel to Burrough & Hannam arranging to meet F L Hannam at Lacock.
59. 4 Aug-20 Sep 1965 Correspondence between Alexander Burnett-Brown and Gerard Noel concerning problems with gardening staff.
60. 6 Nov 1964-8 Jan 1965 Correspondence between the Floral Arrangement Association of South West England and Mrs Burnett-Brown about the possibility of staging an exhibition at Lacock.
61. 21 Oct 1960 Letter from Alexander Burnett-Brown to Lord Methuen inviting him to lunch at Lacock.
62. 14 Aug 1960 Letter from Alexander Burnett-Brown to Mr Eckersall about some marks that have been left by his workers on the stone floors.
63. 17 Jan 1961 Correspondence between Gerard Noel, A W Doel and Mrs Ferris about manure spreading on Bowden Hill.
64. 22 Nov 1960 Letter from Gerard Noel to the Countess of Radnor about work to Lacock Abbey, with an enclosing letter to Mr Cornu.
65. 14 Nov 1960 Letter from F L Hannam to Downing, Rudman & Bent to say water is coming in through the roof of the south gallery.
66. 24 Apr 1961 Letter from Gerard Noel to Alexander Burnett-Brown asking him to return a deed of variation.
67. 24 Feb 1961 Notice of the inclusion of Lacock Abbey in the list of buildings of special architectural or historic interest.
68. 22-30 Sep 1960 Correspondence between Alexander Burnett-Brown, Burrough & Hannam and the National Trust about the possible discontinuation of work at Lacock Abbey.
69. 22 Jan 1960 Letter from F L Hannam to Mr Cornu at the Ministry of Works agreeing to meet him at Lacock Abbey.
70. 6 May-20 Oct 1960 Correspondence between F L Hannam, Downing, Rudman & Bent and R Romilly Fedden about various works to be done at Lacock Abbey.
71. 29 Aug 1963 Letter from Major Patterson to Alexander Burnett-Brown to say he can't think of anyone for a job for the latter.
72. 1 Jun 1961 Letter from John Rathbone to Alexander Burnett-Brown with arrangements for a forthcoming lunch.
73. 9 Jan 1963 Letter from "Charles" to Alexander Burnett-Brown about work to be done at Notton Lodge.
74. 21 Jun 1961 Letter from Thelma Vernon to Alexander Burnett-Brown thanking him for some information on Lacock.
75. 26 Jun 1961 Letter from Diana Good to Mrs Burnett-Brown thanking her for showing her round Lacock.
76. 11 Sep 1965 Letter from J R Haynes to Alexander Burnett-Brown with arrangements for his visit.
77. 6 Sep 1961 Letter from unknown to Alexander Burnett-Brown thanking him for a visit.
78. 3 Aug 1961 Letter from Gerard Noel to G S Thomas asking if he can recommend anyone as a gardener.
79. 9 Mar 1962 Letter from Gerard Noel to F T Collier asking him to remove his lorry which is frequently parked on Bewley Common.
80. Blank tenancy agreement for the National Trust.
81. Unsigned agreement for 1 East Street.
82. 7 Nov 1961 Letter from Gerard Noel to the clerk of the Rural District Council about repairs in Lacock village, with a copy to Major Awdry at Notton Lodge.
83. 17 Aug 1962 Letter from Gerard Noel to the River Board about a pipe in the River Avon.
84. 16 Aug 1962 Letter from Gerard Noel to C H Wickham asking him to proceed with work to a road in Lacock.
85. 25 Mar 1963 Letter from F L Hannam to Alexander Burnett-Brown about some cracks in the ceiling at Lacock.
86. 7 and 11 Mar 1961 Letters from Guy Hamilton to Alexander Burnett-Brown asking to visit Lacock, with a draft response.
87. 28 Aug 1962 Letter from John Rathbone's assistant to Alexander Burnett-Brown to refuse an invitation to Lacock.
88. 8 Mar 1961 Letter from N Pevsner to Alexander Burnett-Brown asking to visit Lacock Abbey.
89. 26 and 30 Aug 1963 Letters from the Royal Photographic Society to Alexander Burnett-Brown concerning their annual dinner.
90. 18 Sep 1963 Letter from John Rathbone to Alexander Burnett-Brown about Mr Larkin who has taken some photographs of Lacock.
91. 21 Jun-9 Jul 1963 Correspondence between Alexander Burnett-Brown and the Kingston upon Hull Regional College of Art about a site visit to Lacock by its students. Includes a measuring programme.
92. 21 Jun 1961 Letter from Gerard Noel to B Larkins about a job offer.
93. 19 Aug-27 Sep 1961 Correspondence between Alexander Burnett-Brown and various others concerning employment of Mr Hodgetts as a gardener at Lacock.
94. 12 Dec 1962-24 Jun 1963 Correspondence between Alexander Burnett-Brown, Gerard Noel and Charles Awdry about some problems between Awdry and National Trust tenants, and suggestions for improvements by Awdry.
95. Plan of the shop at 8 Church Street.
96. 11 Jul 1963 Letter from Gerard Noel to the county surveyor concerning a suggested turning space at Nethercote.
97. 18 Jan 1963 Letter from Gerard Noel to Mrs Burnett-Brown thanking her for a cheque.
98. 24 Jun 1963 Letter from Gerard Noel to Mrs Hunt agreeing for her to have her aunt's house in West Street.
99. 23 Jun 1963 Letter from Gerard Noel to Major Awdry thanking him for raising various issues about Lacock.
100. 21 Jun 1963 Letter from Charles Awdry to Gerard Noel apologising for causing trouble in Lacock.
101. 11 Jul 1960 Letter from F L Hannam to Downing, Rudman & Bent about repairs to the roof truss.
102. 22 May 1958 Letter from unknown to Alexander Burnett-Brown to say he has enjoyed reading Matilda Talbot's book.
103. 20 Sep and 15 Nov 1962 Letters from F L Hannam to Gerard Noel with updates on his visits to Lacock to look at the roof and other matters.
104. 28 Sep 1962 Letter from F L Hannam to Alexander Burnett-Brown about a flue stack that has been found.
105. 20 Nov 1962 Letter from F L Hannam to Downing, Rudman & Bent about the progress of the work at Lacock.
106. 7 May 1964 Letter from F L Hannam to Alexander Burnett-Brown confirming he will visit Lacock the next week.
107. 23 Apr 1964 Letter from F L Hannam to Alexander Burnett-Brown concerning resources for work at Lacock.
108. 21 Apr 1964 Copy letter from Alexander Burnett-Brown to F L Hannam wanting some more work done on Lacock.
109. 13 Mar 1964 Letter from F L Hannam to Alexander Burnett-Brown to say he is arranging for an estimate for some urgent work that needs carrying out.
110. 28 Jan 1963 Letter from F L Hannam to Alexander Burnett-Brown asking if a meeting for the builders could take place at Lacock.
111. 7 Jan 1963 Letter from F L Hannam to Alexander Burnett-Brown about a fix for some water that is coming into the abbey. |