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Letter from Rosamond Fisher, Lambeth Palace. Her speech at Worcester

Letter from Rose Headlam, 20th January. Thanks for letter of condolence on the death of her brother - the Bishop of Tewkesbury gave the address, and the Bishop of Dunwich was present. (Possibly Arthur Headlam, former Bishop of Gloucester - this would explain why the Chapter sent a wreath, and date the letter to January 1947.)

Letter from Sarah Woodhouse, wife of Jim Woodhouse (Under Master), inviting Derek Winterbottom to a staff party. Dated 'Tuesday 13th' [September 1966].

Letter from Save Europe Now, 1945-47. Circular letter inviting signatures of support (founded by Victor Gollancz - campaigned against ban on sending food parcels to Germany, and against increasing rations while there was starvation in Europe).

Letter from Scudamore, 29th August 1947. City Surveyor. On the collection of waste paper for recycling - there has been a falling off since 1943, but the need is as great as ever. Someone will call on Harold Costley White to make arrangements for collection.

Letter from Seiriol Evans, 14th February 1953. Archdeacon of Wisbech, and Harold Costley White's successor as Dean. Arrangements to visit Deanery. Sir Anthony Bevir (Appointments Secretary) hopes the PM will sign the papers this weekend, but he may not, which would delay the announcement.

Letter from Seiriol Evans, 16th February 1953. Has to rearrange the date of his visit because his wife is unwell. (see previous letter).

Letter from Seiriol Evans, 6th March 1953. Enjoyed the TV programme on Gloucester. Details about moving in, and payment for some fixtures and fittings (see previous letters).

Letter from Seiriol Evans, 12th March 1953. Accepting invitation to preach at the Crypt School, providing he can get a train to London to attend a Naval Dinner in the Painted Hall at Greenwich (he was a chaplain in the RNVR during the war). (see previous letters).

Letter from Seiriol Evans, 22nd March 1957. Invitation to preach at the Crypt School Founders' Day service in July. Harold Costley White due to conduct a wedding at the Cathedral in May. Asks the CWs to spend the night on both occasions. Has just returned from a party at St James's Palace given by the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings - shook hands with the Queen Mother.