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Pass issued to Leading Aircraftsman Harry Redgrave in 1939. In pencil is annotated 'Thurs 3 Fri 10 Sun 3'.

Letter to Pamela from Nanny Redgrave. She praises Pamela for gaining her scholarship and writes about life in Southend.

One-page typed letter and invoice to Mrs Redgrave from W Beecroft. The documents refer to the sale of 'Redwood' in Southend, after her husband Harry’s death.

Concerning the sale of "Redwood", Oaken Grange Drive, requesting she sign the enclosed contract.

A letter advising Jessie that no action would be taken on the general rate arrears for the house 'Redwood'.

A letter and envelope from Harry Redgrave to his wife Jessie. Harry writes about life at Redbrae including his medical exam and moving accommodation. He refers to the bombing in Southend and Sheerness and warns Jessie about the danger from shrapnel.

Letter from Harry Redgrave to his wife Jessie. Harry writes about his trip to Dorchester and Southend, seeing various family members and checking up on their bungalow, coming back on his motorcycle. Also mentions moving to a new station and hoping…

The letter approves Harry Redgrave's annual continuous flying training at Southend.

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A souvenir card of the Annual Outing of Taylor Walker & Company on the SS Royal Eagle including luncheon at "Dreamland" Margate. There is a programme of events, a menu, the toasts and music that will be played by the band.

A registered letter from Harry to his wife. He describes financial arrangements he has put in place.

A receipt from R A Jones & Sons Ltd for a wrist watch valued at £3-3-0. The bill-head includes a line-drawing of R A Jones' shop premises at 76 & 78 High Street, Southend.

A postcard with a view of Teddington Suspension bridge to Harry from his mother.

Head and shoulders portrait of a woman. On the reverse 'Laurence Portraits, 330, London Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, 12 Mar 1935'.

A letter from Harry to his wife discussing his next leave. He is uncertain of train times.

Harry writes to Jessie telling her of elements of his service life & duties including navigating a Hampden from Finningley to Hendon, and his input to their domestic life.

A short letter accompanying a gift from her mother, Milly and Joyce.

Leslie's Stores, Southend, where Harry Redgrave worked pre-war.
Photograph 1 is the exterior with a 1938/39 Austin 10/4 delivery van parked outside. Leslie's Stores are described as a 'Free Full Off Licence' and address given on van as 5…

A diary kept by Jessie Redgrave during 1939 with detailed daily entries on her life.

Diary kept by Jessie Redgrave with detailed daily entries on her life.

An invitation issued to Harry Redgrave and his wife to attend a day trip on the SS Royal Eagle, to Margate and back.

Bertie Salvage joined the RAF in 1939 as an apprentice and initially began his technical training at RAF Cranwell before training was transferred to RAF Halton and also shortened because of the start of the Second World War. Bertie was present when…

A memoriam card printed on the death of Henry Redgrave's father giving the place of his burial.

A report with Harry's end of term results.

A newspaper cutting about the funeral of Sergeant-Observer Harry Redgrave.