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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.

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…

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…

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…

The assets forming the estate of Arnold's mother. The balance was divided amongst her surviving family.

A biography of Vincent, Arnold's father.

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…

Lars and his bride on their wedding day. On the reverse 'Lars Cornelius Andersen (Neil) and Molly Cordner's Marriage (1916)'.

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…

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'.

A woman holding a young baby in a christening robe. On the reverse 'Postcard showing Auntie Molly holding Auntie Cathie as a baby 1911'.

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.…

Catherine's birth certificate.

An account of operations at the time Arnold took over as Flight Commander. He describes the operation when Arnold Christian was lost.

The letter advises that her husband is missing.

A drawing of four medals with coloured ribbons. These are numbered and captioned below. Also annotated 'SA Christian 1988'.

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.

A certificate for a burial plot purchased by Lars Cornelius Christian Andersen.

A group of six airmen studying a map. Behind is a biplane. Four airmen are wearing leather helmets and two are in standard uniform. On the reverse is handwritten 'Arnold Hornchurch 1934' and typewritten a press release.

The letter expresses sorrow at the loss of her husband.

A copy of a certificate recording Vincent's death.

The letter expresses regret that her husband was shot down and is missing.

Three separate mentions in despatches for gallant and distinguished service in the air.

The letter confirms that her husband is considered to have died on 8th May.

The letter advises that her husband is missing but explains he could be a prisoner of war.