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Letter from J Outram Smith, 24th December 1949. On the possible destination for a collection of books (mainly theological, but including some 18th Century novelists and playwrights) - Church House Gloucester.

Letter from J B Pulay. The figure of the Risen Christ has now been cast; thanks JPW for making it possible; satisfied that it will be placed with the Mirfield Fathers

Letter from Ivor Thomas (1905-1993), MP and writer.

Letter from Isobel to Harold Costley White, Addressed 'Darling Daddy' and Signed 'Tink'. Staying at Cirencester Park. Would love to have lessons to make her voice more respectable (unclear whether this is singing or speaking). Had a grand dance, and hunted from the inside of a 1912 Daimler. Cyril (her brother) seemed alright when she left, but the stitches have not been taken out. Outside there is a yew hedge 32 feet high (the tallest yew hedge in Britain).

Letter from Isabel Sykes, 3rd January 1960. Has just entertained the CWs. Gossip about friends.

Letter from Isabel Sykes, 18th August 1957. Likes Dinner at Antoine's. On the difficulties of being a grandparent.

Letter from Isabel Sykes, 10 July 1956. About to be granted a Faculty for the church - wording and a drawing are involved (see previous letters from Sykes), so possibly this is the memorial to her husband, dedicated in Chirton church in October, 1957.

Letter from Isabel Sykes, 10th February. Thanks for 'bread and butter letter.' Presumably before mid 1954, since she refers to her husband being in the Bristol Sailors' Society (see previous letters).

Letter from Isabel Sykes, 13th June 1960. Recalls a day in June 1959 during their trip to the Italian Lakes. Future European travel plans.

Letter from Isabel Sykes, 7th April 1955. Thanks for advice about the (church?) clock. Potted remarks about Max Beerbohm. Odd to be without newspapers (Fleet Street strike from 26/3 to 21/4).