| Description | 1. 16 Oct 1972 Letter from John Vivian Hughes to Anthony Burnett-Brown regarding research into the Mansel Talbot family of Margam.
2. 30 May 1952 Letter from Matilda Talbot to Alexander Burnett-Brown about the rates and taxes to be paid when he takes over the tenancy.
3. 1 Apr 1953 Letter from Alexander Burnett-Brown to A V Owen of Currey & Co thanking him for sending a lease, with a letter enclosing the lease from Owen of 27 Mar.
4. 2 Apr 1953 Letter from A V Owen to Alexander Burnett-Brown thanking him for a cheque.
5. 1951-1952 Invoice from Messrs Currey & Co for legal charges.
6. 24-25 Feb 1953 Letter from Alexander Burnett-Brown to Simon Buxton of the National Trust asking to discuss visiting arrangements in Lacock and reporting some problems; with response.
7. 26 Nov 1952 Letter from A V Owen to Alexander Burnett-Brown asking for a draft of the lease, with response.
8. 1-17 Nov 1952 Correspondence between Alexander Burnett-Brown to A V Owen about some problems with the National Trust concerning showing the abbey and terms of the lease that is being drafted by Martineau.
9. 31 Oct 1952 Letter from Alexander Burnett-Brown to A V Owen thanking him for a draft lease sent, with letter enclosing the lease of 30 Oct.
10. Undated letter from A H Tripp & Son with a quote for the removal of furniture to Lacock Abbey.
11. 8 Sep 1952 Letter from the secretary of the National Trust to Alexander Burnett-Brown concerning tax issues, with receipt for his subscription.
12. 6 Sep 1952 Letter from the secretary of the National Trust to Alexander Burnett-Brown about opening times for the house, with response.
13. 13 Aug 1952 Letters from Eardley Knollys and Simon Buxton of the National Trust to Alexander Burnett-Brown about Lacock opening times.
14. 12 Aug 1952 Letter from Alexander Burnett-Brown to John Rathbone of the National Trust confirming when he will be arriving at Lacock.
15. 23 Jul-11 Aug 1952 Correspondence between Hampton & Sons and Alexander Burnett-Brown about a carpet to be delivered to Lacock.
16. 1 Aug 1952 Letter from A V Owen to Alexander Burnett-Brown about a clause in the lease agreement.
17. 31 Jul 1952 Letter from Alexander Burnett-Brown to A V Owen thanking him for sending the draft lease.
18. 30 Jul 1952 Letter from A V Owen to Alexander Burnett-Brown enclosing the draft lease.
19. 3 Jun-11 Jul 1952 Correspondence between Alexander Burnett-Brown and A V Owen concerning various points raised in the lease including fire insurance and opening of show rooms.
20. 11 Dec 1951-8 May 1952 Correspondence between Alexander Burnett-Brown and Richard Foley concerning water arrangements at Inwood and some issues raised.
21. 5 May 1952 Letter from John Rathbone to Alexander Burnett-Brown apologising for the delay for the lease.
22. 2 May 1952 Letter from Alexander Burnett-Brown to John Rathbone asking for an update on the lease.
23. 8 Apr 1952 Letter from Simon Buxton to Alexander Burnett-Brown to say he is chasing the lease.
24. 5 Apr 1952 Letter from Alexander Burnett-Brown to Simon Buxton asking for the lease.
25. 25 Jun 1951-9 Jan 1952 Correspondence between Alexander Burnett-Brown, Simon Buxton and Matilda Talbot concerning the possibility of Alexander Burnett-Brown and his family coming to live at Lacock Abbey.
26. 10 Jul 1950-5 Feb 1951 Letters from Matilda Talbot to Alexander Burnett-Brown with family news and making arrangements to have Alexander Burnett-Brown live at Lacock.
27. 7 Jul 1950 Letter from unknown to Matilda Talbot about arrangements for Alexander Burnett-Brown to live at Lacock.
28. 3 Jul 1950 Letter from John Rathbone to Matilda Talbot agreeing that it would be good for Alexander Burnett-Brown to live at Lacock.
29. 1950 News cutting with the National Trust and Gowers Report to the editor of the Times about the fate of historic houses.
30. Undated copy letter from Matilda Talbot to Lord Crawford referring to the above news cutting and the administration of Lacock. |