Description | 1. 7 Nov 1966 Letter from Eugene Ostroff, curator of photography [at the Smithsonian Institution], to John Rathbone of the National Trust concerning possible buried glassware belonging to William Henry Fox Talbot. 2. 6 Mar 1970 Letter from A Mitchell to Anthony Burnett-Brown about a village guide to Lacock. 3. 30 Jun 1967 Letter from A Mitchell to Mrs Burnett-Brown thanking her for welcoming the Wiltshire WI Rally, and discussing a ball to be held in aid of the Hermitage House School. 4. 11 Jul 1967 Letter from Gerard Noel of the National Trust to Mrs Evans concerning the Golden Jubilee celebrations at Lacock. 5. 20 Jun 1967 Letter from Gerard Noel to Mrs Burnett-Brown to inform her he will be leaving Stourton and will be replaced by John Cripwell. 6. 20 Jun 1967 Letter from T P Burr to John Sanders, with a covering letter for Mrs Burnett-Brown's copy, concerning an article on William Henry Fox Talbot to be run in the Photography magazine. 7. 1 Jun 1967 Letter from Gerard Owen to F L Hannam about the central heating in the drawing room at Lacock Abbey. 8. 14 Jun 1967 Letter from John Rathbone, secretary of the National Trust, to Mrs Burnett-Brown about her continuing to live at Lacock Abbey, and discussing plans for the Fox Talbot museum. 9. 26 Jun 1967 Letter from Gerard Owen to Jane Shirley of the BBC about fees for filming a Pride and Prejudice scene in Lacock. 10. 17 Jul 1967 Letter from Gerard Noel to W A M Mitchell concerning a freak storm at Lacock on the 13th, and claims to be made to insurance companies. 11. 10 Apr 1967 Letter from Gerard Noel to Mrs Burnett-Brown about Mr Nuttall wanting a room in Lacock. 12. 1 Dec 1966 Letter from Gerard Noel to the chief agent of the National Trust about Mrs Burnett-Brown's plans to continue living at Lacock Abbey, and the arrangements for heating. Mrs Burnett-Brown agreed to open some of the house in the winter months in exchange for the National Trust paying towards her heating, to allow her to stay there. 13. 14 Apr 1967 Letter from Gerard Noel to G Nuttall to say he cannot let him have a room at Lacock because Mrs Burnett-Brown has now arranged for Mr Ostroff to have it. 14. 13 Apr 1967 Letter from unknown to Farrell Sons & Cooper about buying safety guards for a grass cutter. 15. 14 Apr 1967 Letter from Gerard Noel to Mrs Burnett-Brown confirming his letter written to Mr Nuttall about the room. 16. 1957 Notes on planting trees in Lacock. 17. Undated newspaper cutting about the National Trust "on the defensive". 18. 25 Jan 1967 Letter from J Cripwell to Gerard Noel about Mr Nuttall's wanting to be a warden for a National Trust property. With response. 19. 26 Jan 1967 Letter from Gerard Noel to Mrs Evans confirming the WI gathering could take place at Lacock. 20. 19 Jan 1967 Letter from Gerard Noel to A T Newman at Manor Farm about the WI gathering. 21. Notes on some slides sold. 22. 2 Jan 1967 Letter from Burrough & Hannam to Mrs Burnett-Brown about providing a kitchen for her use. 23. 30 Dec 1966 Letter from A Mitchell to the secretary of the National Trust about the arrangements with Mrs Burnett-Brown for her to remain at Lacock Abbey. 24. 30 Dec 1966 Letter from A Mitchell to Mrs Burnett-Brown concerning Lacock park planting. 25. 2 Jan 1967 Letter from John Rathbone to Mrs Burnett-Brown about the additional opening hours for Lacock. 26. 29 Dec 1966 Letter from unknown to John Rathbone about the proposed new opening times. 27. 19 Oct- 21 Nov 1966 Letters from John Rathbone to Mrs Burnett-Brown in response to her raising the difficulties she has without domestic help following her husband's illness. 28. Oct 1966 Letter from Mrs Burnett-Brown to [John Rathbone] concerning the problems she and her husband have had without domestic help; asks if the National Trust can help. With letter enclosing the draft written by Gerard Noel of 27 Oct 1966. 29. 24 Nov 1966 Letter from Mrs Burnett-Brown to C J Gibbs about possible help from the National Trust. 30. 2 Nov 1966 Letter from Gerard Noel to Mrs Burnett-Brown to say he has written to the secretary of the National Trust about her problems and will let her know the outcomes. 31. 8 Nov 1966 Letter from Frank Sherratt at the BBC to Alexander Burnett-Brown about a broadcast and fees. 32. 4 and 18 Nov 1966 Receipts for cheques from Barclays Bank to Mrs Burnett-Brown. 33. 12 Nov 1966 Notice from Shell Transport and Trading Company about the UK tax changes. 34. Nov 1966 Invoices from the Wine Lodge to Alexander Burnett-Brown for gin and other alcohol. 35. Oct 1966 Statement from Shell-mex & BP to Alexander Burnett-Brown. 36. 13 Dec 1966 Letter from Ranks Hovis McDougall to Mrs Burnett-Brown about a trust deed. |