| Description | 1. 5 Jan 1917 Letter from S Taylor, Wray Croft, Lacock to Matilda Gilchrist-Clark regarding the selling of a field next to the garden and the trouble with the current tenant Frank Latham the baker.
2. Postcard of a woman in a hat printed Angers, "La Belle Angevine et sa jolie coiffe".
3. 1935 Christmas card from Mr and Mrs Aubrey V Nunn, Pretoria.
4. Christmas card of stained glass window in Washington Cathedral.
5. 4 Apr 1894 Letter from Rosamond Talbot to Matilda Gilchrist Clark the elder at the Old House, Dumfries, regarding her arrival at Lacock to find Charles and Mr Brakespear uncovering a painting on the wall in the cloisters of the Abbess holding a staff and letting her know that "Maudi" (Matilda junior) will arrive tomorrow.
6. 29 Jul 1879 Letter from "Piggy Wiggia Pyramidalis" to Matilda Theresa Gilchrist-Clark regarding her having a party on a Sunday and not inviting them but they will be coming anyway.
7. 27 Nov 1881 Letter from Rosamond Talbot to Matilda Gilchrist-Clark the elder regarding an item of clothing that she has seen on two girls which she thinks will suit Matilda as it comfortable and allows more freedom.
8. Undated letter from Matilda at R N Air Station Cranwell, to her mother regarding things that are going on at camp and the appointment of a WRAF officer, paying £2000 into the Lacock estate account, saying that the influenza bug hadn't reached camp but the villages around had had it she likened it to swine fever; hoping to visit at the first opportunity.
9. Undated letter to from Matilda to her mother regarding things going on, mentioning people like Lord Methuen, Aunt Blanche, Uncle Charles, Mrs Phipps and taking the dog cart to see a military Tournament
10. 9 Jul 1951 Letter from Sandford Mervyn Taylor to Matilda Talbot wishing her a happy birthday and expressing his deep admiration for her and her caring nature.
11. 30 Oct 1948 Letter from unknown to Matilda Talbot regarding the choir at Lacock church and his intention to visit on 5 Nov.
12. Photograph of women and 2 children outside the Great Hall at Lacock Abbey. Matilda Talbot seated centre.
13. 3 Sep 1932 Programme for the Lacock pageant detailing the history of Lacock and the skills of people in the 13th century. Detailed programme of events and map of the layout in the abbey grounds. Several advertisements from local tradespeople. |