| Description | 1. 26 Jul 1957 Letter from the Ministry of Works to Matilda Talbot suggesting that the Village Cross in Lacock should be on the schedule of ancient monuments.
2. 8 Dec 1958 Letter from unknown to S Brunskill and Mrs Burnett-Brown concerning the re-surveying of Lacock Abbey for insurance purposes following new boilers.
3. 26 Sep-3 Oct 1958 Correspondence between Alexander Burnett-Brown and R Romilly Fedden of the National Trust about the loan of a print of William Henry Fox Talbot's first photograph for an exhibition.
4. 19 Sep 1958 Letter from Gerard Noel of the National Trust to Alexander Burnett-Brown about a plan of Lacock by Sir Harold Brakspear.
5. 5 Feb-22 Apr 1958 Correspondence between Simon Buxton of the National Trust and Alexander Burnett-Brown concerning the need for a barrier in the schoolyard.
6. 9 Apr 1958 Letter from Simon Buxton to Alexander Burnett-Brown following attempts to remove some marks from windows at Lacock Abbey.
7. 10 Feb 1957 Letter from "David" to Mrs Burnett-Brown about some materials to be used for repairs.
8. 5 and 6 May 1958 Letter from Alexander Burnett-Brown to the post master in Chippenham, and response from A G Barnes, assistant postmaster, concerning late post deliveries at Lacock.
9. 9 Nov-6 Dec 1955 Correspondence between Alexander Burnett-Brown and the postmaster in Chippenham concerning late post deliveries at Lacock.
10. 13 Feb 1958 Letter from Simon Buxton to Mrs Burnett-Brown to say he is getting a recommendation for the floor in the Stone Gallery.
11. 5-10 Feb 1958 Correspondence between Simon Buxton and Alexander Burnett-Brown about the floor for the stone gallery, a problem with rubbish collection, the ballroom floor, and issues with the dairy.
12. 30 Dec 1957 Letter from F L Hannam to R Romilly Fedden concerning tile prices.
13. 20 and 24 Feb 1958 Letters from Neville Awdry to Alexander Burnett-Brown about the possibility of erecting a bungalow at Whitehall Farm.
14. 18 Jul-15 Aug 1957 Correspondence between Alexander Burnett-Brown and Simon Buxton about a tenant, Mr Levis, wanting to change his grocer's shop into a tea shop.
15. 7 Nov-9 Dec 1957 Correspondence between Eardley Knollys of the National Trust, Mrs Burnett-Brown and Harold E G Salkilld of Norfolk Reed Thatchers about possibly matting for the stone gallery and flooring for the ballroom, including some undated notes to Mr Knollys.
16. 1 Nov 1957 Memorandum from the National Trust about membership cards, with an enclosed card addressed to Mrs Burnett-Brown for her interest.
17. 1 Nov 1957 Letter from Simon Buxton to Alexander Burnett-Brown about applying for a grant for the roof at Lacock.
18. 12 Nov 1957 Letter from Simon Buxton to Mrs Burnett-Brown about some possible decorating, a rent audit and a house that might be offered to Newman or Edwards in the village.
19. 28 Oct 1957 Letter from Rosemary Allan to Mrs Burnett-Brown to say Simon Buxton will be meeting Mr Knollys, Mr Fedden and Mr Hannam.
20. 30 Oct 1957 Letter from Alexander Burnett-Brown to Simon Buxton to say he and his wife are interested in being involved in estate consultations.
21. 19 Oct 1957 Letter from Alexander Burnett-Brown to Simon Buxton apologising for being out when Buxton visited, wants an update on the old dining room.
22. 24 Sep-11 Oct 1957 Correspondence between Alexander Burnett-Brown, Simon Buxton and John Hall & Sons concerning decorations of the ballroom at Lacock Abbey.
23. 6 Aug 1957 Letter from F Hannam to some builders asking for estimates for work at Lacock Abbey and Manor Farm, with a covering note to Mrs Burnett-Brown with her copy.
24. 17 Jul 1957 Letter from F Hannam to Mrs Burnett-Brown to say he will visit Lacock soon to get a specification for the roof.
25. 8 Feb-22 May 1957 Correspondence between Alexander Burnett-Brown, Simon Buxton and Harding & Sons concerning the purchase of a hose by Alexander Burnett-Brown, and other matters.
26. 26 Nov 1956 Letter from Simon Buxton to Mrs Burnett-Brown to thank her for inviting him for lunch.
27. 5 Nov 1956 Letter from Simon Buxton to Mrs Burnett-Brown asking if she could be present at a decoration meeting.
28. 21 Nov 1956 Letter from Simon Buxton to Mrs Burnett-Brown arranging to pay a visit with Mr Senior.
29. 17 Dec 1956 Letter from Simon Buxton to Mrs Burnett-Brown about Mr Senior's and Mr Keith's visiting arrangements.
30. 9 Jan 1957 Letter from the secretary of the Chippenham Angling Club to Alexander Burnett-Brown asking to rent the fishing of some gravel pits at Inwood, with response.
31. 3 May-16 Jun 1956 Correspondence between Alexander Burnett-Brown, Simon Buxton and Harding & Sons about a beech tree that needs felling, and a water tank.
32. 24 Apr 1956 Letter from Simon Buxton to Alexander Burnett-Brown about the Lacock water supply.
33. 13 Oct 1955-22 Mar 1956 Correspondence between Alexander Burnett-Brown and Simon Buxton about the water supply at Lacock.
34. 3 Oct-17 Nov 1955 Correspondence between Alexander Burnett-Brown and L M Roberts of the Chippenham Angling Club about the possibility of the club fishing at Inwood.
35. 22 Mar 1955 Letter from C L Broomhead to Alexander Burnett-Brown about the tip at Inwood, with response.
36. 15-24 Aug 1954 Correspondence between Matilda Talbot and Beint & Sons about the valuation of some timber.
37. 17 Jan 1954 Letter from Alexander Burnett-Brown to H J Harding with a copy to Simon Buxton concerning a tree that had blown down.
38. 1 Jan-7 Apr 1953 Correspondence between Alexander Burnett-Brown, C L Broomhead, the District Council and Matilda Talbot concerning the possibility of dumping items in the sea.
39. 14-5 Jun 1954 Letter from Alexander Burnett-Brown to Simon Buxton to about the roof and a picture, with response.
40. 7 Sep 1953 Letter from Alexander Burnett-Brown to Simon Buxton about the condition of the ha-ha wall and the precinct, with response.
41. 11 Jul 1953 Letter from Alexander Burnett-Brown to Simon Buxton about the terracotta figures in the hall, with response. |