Description | 1. 30 Sep 1892 from Harold Brakspear about a mathematical geometrical problem which he hopes to come to Lacock to discuss. 2. 17 Oct 1892 from Constance Gilchrist Clark with general news including details of The Bazaar. 3. 20 Oct 1892 from H W and Lily Armstrong stating how pleased they were he was visiting them and about the crowds at Lord Tennyson's funeral (2). 4. 22 Oct 1892 from Rosamond Talbot with general news mainly about visits and visitors. 5. 28 Oct 1892 from William John March about annual entertainment at the Temperance Society. Gives details of the rules and the hope that Charles will attend. 6. 29 Oct 1892 from Lily Armstrong concerning the forthcoming visit to Lacock. 7. 2 Nov 1892 from P Delme Awdry about payment to Charles Henry Talbot's account. 8. 21 Aug 1893 Letter from Malcolm Low adding to a letter from T Vere Bayne at Christ Church, Oxford, regarding a matriculation entry for Joannes Ivory in 1707 in answer to an enquiry by Charles Henry Talbot. 9. 24 Dec 1884 Receipt for annual subscription to Bath Natural History and Antiquarian Field Club. 10. 19 book plates with engraving of a lion on crown with the words "Prest d'Acomplie" in banner underneath. 11. 2 unlabelled sepia photos, one of ruins. 12. 22 Apr 1878 and 29 Jun 1878 Letters from Thomas Baker regarding paper written by Charles Henry Talbot on Chantry House at Mere giving further information. 13. Advert for book on gothic Architecture in England and France.
14. Collection of notes written in 1871, "I believe" written by Charles Henry Talbot. Notes mainly referring to Churches and styles of architecture: a. Copy of inscription on Monument in Apethorpe Church to Grace, Lady Mildmay. b. Account of visit to Biddestone Church with his mother, and the architecture. c. Notes on narrow gauge railways in India, Caerphilly castle. d. Thoughts about architecture and the use of models, Perpendicular work. e. Faded notes about a visit to St David's and the architecture. f. Notes on Athelhampton, Dorset. g. Notes on Tenby, Beer Regis, West Walton with train times on reverse. h. Notes on chapter houses. i. Notes on the effect of the Laws of copyright. j. Notes on making of models being more common in the Middle Ages. k. Notes on mouldings referring to King John and 1100s.
15. 25 Mar 1871 Letter from J E Jackson regarding Robert Ashley, a Wiltshire gentleman, and paintings of the Talbot family. 16. 2 Apr 1871 Letter from J E Jackson regarding a chalice with rays coming out of it, including a sketch. 17. 29 Jun 1871 Letter from Reverend R V Law asking for Charles's opinion on some work as he differs with his architect. 18. 28 Jun 1871 Letter from W Awdry about having written to Mr Merriman asking if he could purchase Old Farm House at Bewley Court. 19. c1867 Letter from James Fry thanking him for sending a photo of his Father and pleased to hear that he is thinking of changing the drainage at the farm as it smells. |