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Stratford-upon-Avon and Coventry
Top left - view across river of a multi-story building. Captioned 'Memorial Theatre reflected in the Avon, Stratford - on - Avon [sic], Oct 43'.
Top right - view of buildings across river. Captioned 'The Avon from the Memorial Theatre Oct…
Top right - view of buildings across river. Captioned 'The Avon from the Memorial Theatre Oct…
Stratford-upon-Avon scenes
Top left - view across river with boat of trees and church in the distance.
Top right - view of theatre across river.
Bottom left - view of row of Tudor beamed houses. Captioned 'Nine Gables'.
Bottom right - Row of two story Tudor beamed thatched…
Top right - view of theatre across river.
Bottom left - view of row of Tudor beamed houses. Captioned 'Nine Gables'.
Bottom right - Row of two story Tudor beamed thatched…
Stratford-upon-Avon scenes
Top left - monument with seated statue on top surrounded by trees. Captioned 'Shakespeare's Statue'.
Top right - three story Tudor house with beams and lattice windows. Captioned 'Harvard House'.
Bottom left - view across river of trees with…
Top right - three story Tudor house with beams and lattice windows. Captioned 'Harvard House'.
Bottom left - view across river of trees with…
Shakespeare Scenes
Top left - thatched cottage with hedge and wall in foreground. Captioned 'Anne Hathaway's Cottage'.
Top right - Three story Tudor house with upper bay windows. captioned 'Shakespeare's Birthplace'.
Bottom left - view inside room with Shakespeare…
Top right - Three story Tudor house with upper bay windows. captioned 'Shakespeare's Birthplace'.
Bottom left - view inside room with Shakespeare…
Initial training Wing
Left - head and shoulders portrait of an airman wearing tunic with side cap. Captioned 'Stratford on Avon, promotion to L.A.C., November 3rd 1941'.
Top right LAC badge.
Bottom right - a five story square building with formal grounds in front.…
Top right LAC badge.
Bottom right - a five story square building with formal grounds in front.…
Flying Officer FH Brownell and Crew
Seven airmen arranged in a row. Their names are listed in a caption above. On the image is annotated 'LMG. 143. F/O Brownell. 427'
Extracts of letters from Terry Ford to his family
Extracts of letters from LAC T.A. Ford to his family. He writes about his course, exams, the weather, his social activities and about his friends and colleagues.
D A MacArthur newspaper cuttings
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Three newspaper cuttings referring to the death of DA MacArthur.
1 - intimation of DA MacArthur's death
2 - Tragedy of Legion Official. David MacArthur was county treasurer and died at the age of 68.
3 - Mayor at Funeral Service. David MacArthur…
1 - intimation of DA MacArthur's death
2 - Tragedy of Legion Official. David MacArthur was county treasurer and died at the age of 68.
3 - Mayor at Funeral Service. David MacArthur…
Training course
A formal photograph of 46 trainee airmen, a corporal and a sergeant. All are seated or standing, in four rows, in front of a building and are wearing tunics. The trainee aircrew have a white stripe on their forage caps and are wearing white belts.…
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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Terry Ford writes about being posted to Desford near Leicester with 33 of his colleagues. He has recently seen Hamlet and is going to see Macbeth before he starts his packing and cleaning.
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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Terry Ford writes to his family about his pending time at flying school and that he had been recommended for a commission, although he couldn’t understand why.
Letter from Terry Ford to his family
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A letter from Terry Ford to his family, where he writes about the accommodation in Stratford. He also lists some of the places he visited whilst in London – Tower of London, Tower bridge, Big Ben, Westminster abbey, the Mall and Buckingham Palace…
Telegram for John Mitchell
Author reports snowbound - best wishes from Lindholme signals types.
Letter from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Writes of how much he enjoyed spending a few days with her during Christmas and that he was successful in getting back into camp.
Letter from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
He writes about trying to find accommodation for Ursula when she comes to Stratford to stay for Christmas. Mentions church parade and weather. Write of meeting up unexpectedly with two old friends. Asks her not to forget to bring his post office…
Letter from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
He writes about their arrangements for meeting at Christmas. Continues with recollection of her recent visit and about his training activities. Writes about a mansion which has converted its stables into a Services Canteen. Catches up with family…
Letter from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Writes to let her know new address in Stratford-upon-Avon. Writes they are first tenants in a chaotic hotel new establishment. Complains that station is only open as receiving wing for aircrew and they will not be there long. Describes daily training…
Letter from John Valentine to his wife Ursula
Writes that he has been informed he is going to Stratford-upon-Avon which will be very convenient for them to see more of each other. Continues with domestic matters and income tax issues. Sorry that two of his best friends are not going with him.
Letter to Alan Green from John
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The letter refers to an erroneous posting then transfer to Waddington. He will be flying Manchesters. He is billeted with an old couple who don't tolerate drinking. He enjoyed seven days of leave in Coventry and surrounding towns.
Hedley Madgett diary 1941
Daily entries for most of year 1941, First half of year entries cover events in England before joining Royal Air Force. Entry for May includes call up papers and travel to Stratford on Avon. June move to Scarborough. August to Wilmslow, sea journey…
Letter from Hedley Madgett to his parents
Writes from Washington Irving Hotel, Stratford on Avon noting that he had moved to hotel they have meals at. Mentions he is up on fire picket and talks of meals. Writes that he is leaving Saturday to I.T.W, most likely St Andrews in Scotland.…
Letter from Hedley Madgett to his parents
Writes from Washington Irving Hotel, Stratford on Avon thanking them for parcel and letter and discussing clothing requirements. Discusses food in canteen and difficulties of washing enough socks. Mentions further inoculations and problems with…
Letter from Hedley Madgett to his parents
Writes from Stratford on Avon requesting folding coat hangars. Mentions they are on 48 hours excuse duty due to inoculations and aircraft, including Wellington bombers on a nearby airfield.
Letter from Hedley Madgett to his parents
Writes from No 9 Recruit Wing at Stratford-on-Avon about arrival in rain and billeted at old school. Issue of uniform and request they send maths books. Short description of town and mentions he is going to Shakespeare play. Concludes with talk of…