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Letter to Ted Thornhill's Mother from Central Depository
The letter advises that Ted's personal effects will be sent by train.
Postcard to his wife from Ted
He apologises for having nothing new to say but he is fit and well.
Letter to Ted Thornhill's Wife from Ted
He writes on their wedding anniversary.
Postcard to his wife from Ted
He reminds his wife that he is writing on the day of their first wedding anniversary. He expresses love for her and says he hopes to be home soon.
Telegram to Ted Thornhill's Parents from Ted
The telegram advises that he has arrived back in England. Handwritten is 'Ted home from POW camp'.
Marriage certificate
Certificate of marriage between James Burnside and Kathleen Hodgson.
Letter to Kathleen Burnside from women's voluntary service for civil defence
Notes that she was leaving Beeston, but would be able to help when settled in new location.
Letter to Kathleen Burnside from women's voluntary service for civil defence
Thanks her for her duties to meals on wheels service.
National health and pensions insurance record card
Made out for Kathleen Burnside - record of contributions.
Women's' Voluntary Service uniform permit
Made out for Mrs K Burnside
Kathleen Hodgson - school report 1925
School report from West Hill School Nottingham giving position from terms marks and exam marks for 10 subjects.
Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve - postponement of calling up for service
Made out to Gordon Bennet Burnside
Letter from James Burnside to Kay
Writes that skipper was progressing and would be out shortly. Mentions new arrival who know mutual acquaintance. Says he can get fowl and duck. Catches up with gossip and news.
Letter from James Burnside to Kay
Catches up with mail and family news. Mother was in hospital and he would try and get pass to go and visit her. Discusses friends, leave and activities including going into Boston for meal which he did not like, preferred Horncastle. Mentions he had…
National registration card
Made out for James G B Burnside with registrations in 1945 and 1946.
National service grade card
Made out to Gordon Bennet Burnside and graded 1 (one) at Nottingham medical board. Includes brief description.
Supplemental clothing book
Made out for James Burnside.
Letter from James Burnside to Kay
Catches up with mail and news. Mentions going to camp cinema and had found a quiet pub previous night.
Letter from James Burnside to Kay
Sends his love. Thanks for letter. Mentions visit to Boston. Mentions he told her about lucky Jim.
Alec Pyle
A biography of Alec written by his step sister's husband. He details the family history, his search for the grave site, his visit to the grave in 1992 and their research on the crash.
Business and message cards
A number of business cards or message cards from Mrs N Pallister Pritchard, Mr J G Wollatt, Mr K Lawson along with others with various addresses or messages.