| Description | 1. Oct 1892-May 1894 Notebook kept by Charles Henry Talbot, including the following topics: William Spicer, surveyor of buildings for Queen Elizabeth I; the architectural history of Longleat, written following a visit with Harold Brakspear; discussion concerning Robert Smithson, comparing Longleat and Lacock; Wollaton Hall and Robert Smythson; Anne Sharington's charity to Devizes; Cardinal Bouchier, Archbishop of Canterbury; the Shakespear pedigree and his arms and crest; J A Gotch being made a magistrate; deed between Sir James Stumpe of Little Vasterne, Wiltshire and Richard Smythe of Charleton; the Earl of Salisbury - his genealogy and arms; Sudeley and Elizabethan work; Sir Henry Green of Drayton; the arms of Shakespeare; the will of Sir Henry Sharington; details of the will of William Shakespear and marriage of daughter Judith; Hedingham Castle; Philip Baynard (died 1388-1390); the Johnsons of Bowden; Sir Thomas Heneage and Captain Hall; Hengrave Hall, Suffolk; Layer Marney Hall; the Stumpes and Bayntons of Rowden; the restoration of octagonal chimneys at Lacock; Barbara Talbot; the renaissance screen in Carlisle Cathedral; John of Padua; remains of an old vicarage found when re-building Mr Crisp's stable; the de-Montfort pedigree. The notebook contains very detailed descriptions and many queries about whether people mentioned are the same as others which are spelt differently. Lots of references.
2. Joseph Phelps's soda and quicklime recipe for cleaning paint from wood.
3. 7 Nov 1896 Copy letter from Charles Henry Talbot to the Wiltshire Times about past restoration at Chippenham Church.
4. 16 Apr 1911 Copy letter from Charles Henry Talbot to Wiltshire Times Notes and Queries about "An Italian at Lacock".
5. 11 Jun 1910 Copy letter from Charles Henry Talbot to the Wiltshire Times Notes and Queries about Pickwick near Corsham, with cutting of original query from newspaper.
6. 29 Nov 1909 Copy letter from Charles Henry Talbot to C Kislinbury, Divisional Superintendent, GWR, Bristol, about delivery of parcels to Lacock.
7. 1 Nov 1909 Copy letter from Charles Henry Talbot to Wiltshire Times about Lacock sewerage work.
8. Undated copy letter from Charles Henry Talbot to Wiltshire Notes and Queries about Temple Bar and ancient map of Warminster.
9. 23 Sep 1896 Copy letter from Charles Henry Talbot to Daily Telegraph about William Henry Fox Talbot's Memorial Chancel, Lacock Church.
10. 19 Sep 1896 Copy letter from Charles Henry Talbot to the Amateur Photographer about a proposed memorial to William Henry Fox Talbot in Lacock Church.
11. Note on Lord Knollys, a ward of Gilbert, Earl of Shrewsbury.
12. Nov 1881 Note on writing on chimney panel in Burton's house, which said "W.A. 1624 F.A.".
13. 14 Dec 1881 Note on the kaleidoscope and how it could be used in a camera.
14. Note of an inscription in a copy of Cabin's Sermons at Lacock (published 1580) recording the birth of Sharington Talbot in 1577, son of John Talbot.
15. 28 Nov 1896 Copy letter from Charles Henry Talbot to Messrs W Dyer and sons about repairs to pictures and frames.
16. 9 May 1897 Letter from M Gow to Charles Henry Talbot about the marriage of Sir John Talbot to Barbara Slingsby.
17. Copy of William Fortune's bill to Lady Day 1881, noting work was not properly done.
18. 1881 Notes about the Marriage Act of 1836 and the Elementary Education Act.
19. Undated note on Chippenham Church made after the originals were accidentally destroyed.
20. Undated notes on Addit MS BM 30.325 - 2 Eliz pt1 - Gilbert Talbot and 20 Jane pt2- Sharington Talbot.
21. 31 May 1892 Letter from J J Haven, concerning the cauldron and church bells at Lacock.
22. Undated notes on the trial of Sir William Sharington including details of amount stolen and sentence. Note at end says W S died without lawful issue.
23. Notes on the dissolution of Lacock and the report of the commissioners of 1 Jul 1536. Listing number of inhabitants.
24. Notes on the Talbot pedigree, mentioning Thomas Talbot, Jane Talbot, Keevil Church and Margam.
25. 3 pages of a transcription of Sharington's agreement with John Wagstaff.
26. Notes on Sir Roger Townsend's leases to Sir William Sharington.
27. Note on Feudal Aids vol.III - Norfolk on Mitford dates noted 1316, 1346 and 1428.
28. Note on Sharyngton Thomas, gentleman died 5th May and his will.
29. Note on 2 of the daughters of Sir Henry Sharington - Grace and Olive.
30. Transcription from "Catalogue of Ancient Deeds" Vol IV A9358: an indenture from Abbess Katherine to John atte Ford, and A10280, counterpart of Demise Katherine la Cras to Edward Dodyng. Note attached about Katherine la Gras being abbess in 1332 between Joanna de Montfort and Sibilla de St Croix.
31. Note on Sion monastery and about crosses in the parish of Lacock.
32. Notes on the Lacock frater, including size and position.
33. Notes on the meaning of the term "infossa" on gravestones.
34. Note on a portrait of the Duchess of Richmond in the dining room at Lacock.
35. Note on a picture of a battle scene by Hucklemberg in Stone Gallery.
36. Note concerning the tombstone / memorial to Ela, Countess of Salisbury and foundress and Abbess of Lacock (11 pages).
37. Note of writing on the reverse of the picture of John Ivory Talbot in the Stone Gallery, Lacock Abbey.
38. Note on John Talbot Shakespear (born 1783). Eldest son of John and Mary Shakespear.
39. 1583 Note on an inscription on a painting of Edward Lord Beauchamp giving his parents..
40. 11 Jan 1891 Geometrical note on triangles.
41. Note concerning Queen Elizabeth's visit to Bath in 1574 and the ownership of the manor of Wick and Hazelbury.
42. Undated copy letter from Charles Henry Talbot to the Wiltshire Times about an article on "Picturesque Lacock". 13 pages.
43. 12 Aug 1907 Copy letter from Charles Henry Talbot to Wiltshire Times Notes and Queries about a letter from George Heton to Sir William Sharington.
44. Note on Geoffrey Rokell, Sir Osbert Gifford and Eleanor Montfort.
45. 19 Jul 1909 Copy letter from the Clerk of Chippenham District Council, Edmund M Awdry, to the Clerk of Lacock Parish Council John Austin. Concerning sewers.
46. 22 Jul 1907 Copy letter from Charles Henry Talbot to Wiltshire Times about Lacock Medical Officership, and the Chippenham Board of Guardians portrayal of him in a bad light. 6 pages.
47. Note on an agreement between the Abbess Johanna de Montfort and the Convent of Lacock, and Sire John Bluet, Lord of Lackham in 1315 for the erection of a chapel to Our Lady next to the Church, transcribed by Charles Henry Talbot (6 pages).
48. Detailed notes of Abbesses of Lacock Abbey quoting deeds made, names on rolls, grants given with names and amounts and dates. Other deeds mentioning Lacock are listed. |