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Burial Plot Certificate
A certificate for a burial plot purchased by Lars Cornelius Christian Andersen.
Letter to Cathy Cordner from Her Uncle, Neil
He thanks her for her letter. Molly, his wife, has just left Shanghai. She is expected to return with Buster, their son. He has sent her a banknote to spend on chocolates.
Decorations
A drawing of four medals with coloured ribbons. These are numbered and captioned below. Also annotated 'SA Christian 1988'.
Letter to Arnold Christian's Wife
The letter advises that her husband is missing.
Battle-Axe Blenheims
An account of operations at the time Arnold took over as Flight Commander. He describes the operation when Arnold Christian was lost.
Catherine Cordner's Birth Certificate
Catherine's birth certificate.
Arnold Christian's Family
Four photographs of some of Arnold's family.
#1 is a head and shoulders portrait of his brother. It is annotated 'Lars Cornelius Andersen (Neil) Born 7.9.1888 Died 1938 Auntie Molly's husband'.
#2 is of a woman standing in a garden with two dogs.…
#1 is a head and shoulders portrait of his brother. It is annotated 'Lars Cornelius Andersen (Neil) Born 7.9.1888 Died 1938 Auntie Molly's husband'.
#2 is of a woman standing in a garden with two dogs.…
Auntie Molly holding Auntie Cathie
A woman holding a young baby in a christening robe. On the reverse 'Postcard showing Auntie Molly holding Auntie Cathie as a baby 1911'.
Norah Cordner
A full length portrait of Norah dressed as a milkmaid. On the reverse 'Norah Cordner (nee Barrass) age 20 Fancy dress ball (Dairy Maid) Auntie Cathie & Dad's mother'.
Arnold Christian and Catherine Cordner's Wedding and Family members
Two photographs of Arnold's family.
#1 Arnold and Catherine's wedding day. On the reverse 'Catherine Allan Cordner & Arnold Louis Christian;s marriage 27.9.32
#2 is four family members identified on the reverse as 'Left to right: -
Allan Cordner…
#1 Arnold and Catherine's wedding day. On the reverse 'Catherine Allan Cordner & Arnold Louis Christian;s marriage 27.9.32
#2 is four family members identified on the reverse as 'Left to right: -
Allan Cordner…
Lars Andersen and Molly Cordner's Wedding
Lars and his bride on their wedding day. On the reverse 'Lars Cornelius Andersen (Neil) and Molly Cordner's Marriage (1916)'.
Christian Family History Introduction
A biography of the Christian family written by Arnold's grandson. There appears to be a connection to France, perhaps to Italian and French royalty. Later research suggested a Swiss connection but after research the Italian and French links were…
Vincent Francis Christian
A biography of Vincent, Arnold's father.
Assets of Gertrude Christian
The assets forming the estate of Arnold's mother. The balance was divided amongst her surviving family.
Arnold Christian and Family
Three photographs of Arnold and family.
#1 is Norman and Arnold captioned 'Norman Vincent Christian (On left) Circa 1913/14 Arnold Louis Christian'.
#2 is a group of four sitting on the hillside, captioned ' Vera Frances Arnold Louis Vincent…
#1 is Norman and Arnold captioned 'Norman Vincent Christian (On left) Circa 1913/14 Arnold Louis Christian'.
#2 is a group of four sitting on the hillside, captioned ' Vera Frances Arnold Louis Vincent…
Public Houses Owned/Leased by Gertrude Christian
Three photographs of public houses owned or leased by Arnold's mother, captioned 'believed during the 1920's, pictured 1994 '.
#1 Druids Inn
#2 Kings Head
#3 Salisbury Arms, captioned 'Believed 1926 sitting outside: Audrey dau [sic] of Vera…
#1 Druids Inn
#2 Kings Head
#3 Salisbury Arms, captioned 'Believed 1926 sitting outside: Audrey dau [sic] of Vera…
No 4 Devonshire Road, Birkenhead
Two colour photographs of the Christian family home in the 1920s, captioned 'This was the Christian family home in the 1920's and location of the family motor business. After Arnold joined the RAF and no longer played a part in the business his elder…
No 4 Devonshire Road, Birkenhead
A view of the garages at the rear of the house, now separate from the house. A satellite photograph shows the garages and the flats that replaced the church.
Arnold Louis Christian
Two photographs of Arnold.
#1 Arnold is standing on a fence.
#2 Arnold in a sidcot suit standing in front of a row of Hawker Tomtit biplanes. One is K-1449. It is captioned 'Arnold Louis Christian Flying Training RAF Grantham, Lincolnshire 1931'.
#1 Arnold is standing on a fence.
#2 Arnold in a sidcot suit standing in front of a row of Hawker Tomtit biplanes. One is K-1449. It is captioned 'Arnold Louis Christian Flying Training RAF Grantham, Lincolnshire 1931'.
13 Airmen and a Hawker Tomtit
13 airmen arranged in two rows in front of a Tomtit biplane.
Various Airmen
Three photographs of various airmen.
#1 is three airmen standing behind a seated officer with a cane.
#2 is a single airman
#3 is a rugby team in two rows round a seated officer.
#1 is three airmen standing behind a seated officer with a cane.
#2 is a single airman
#3 is a rugby team in two rows round a seated officer.
Arnold Louis Christian's Biography
A biography written by his grandson, covering from 1929 to 1941.
Arnold Christian and Catherine Cordner's Wedding
Arnold and Catherine's wedding photograph with Arthur, the best man, Nancy, Molly, George and Audrey. They are standing outside the church. Arnold is in uniform.
Arnold Christian and Catherine Cordner's Wedding
Two photographs of Arnold and Catherine standing outside the church. Arnold is in uniform.
Vincent Francis Christian
Vincent sitting on a car step with his grandson on his knee. It is captioned 'Vincent Francis Christian (known as Pom, Pom) With Brian Arnold Christian (grandson) 1934'.