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Framed pencil drawing of Westminster Abbey and Dean's Yard from the South West. Label on reverse of the original mount at purchase stated: "Paul Sandby - 1725-1809 Westminster abbey and Dean's Yard from the South West. Pencil. Pencil 'F' mark Ex. Coll. Admiral Sir James Hawkins-Whilshed 1762-1849 Purchased: Sotheby's 14/4/1994."

The Aurum Westminster Abbey Jubilee Cup. The bowl of the cup surmouts a lion holding a crown and shield, and the foot of the cup is fluted. Inscription: 'Westminster School Debating Cup', engraved with winning houses from 2002-2011. Inscribed on bottom: 'Number 470 of a limited edition of 750 made by order of the Dean & Chapter of Westminster to commemorate the Silver Jubilee in 1977 of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II'. Also has accompanying commemorative booklet and case.

Head and shoulders, semi-profile; he wears a grey jumper and tie.

Pencil sketch of Denny Brock, portrayed full face, by John Morley, 1983

One copy annotated by R.S. Chalk on reverse, as follows:
'R.S.C. Memories 1922-1924
The destruction of this superb ceiling (I believe by an H.E. bomb earlier in the Blitz than the gutting of School) was a calamity indeed.
It was a great relief to O. WW once of the VII to know that it was so expertly replaced after the War- its moulding including the Redstart which had nested in the ruins during the Exile.
I sat under this ceiling for my two years in the VII 1922-1924 and (with many another) frequently admired its beauty.
The details of the moulding were so delicate and detailed that we were of opinion (I think wrongly) that it could not be plaster- work, but must be wood-carving white washed over.
The VII Form Room was also used out of School for meetings of Deb. Soc, but I think for no other recreational purpose. Also, on rare occasions, by the School Monitors in trying a case referred to them by the H.M.'