Letter from Harley Sherlock

BX57-03

Letter to John Lever which arrived with his latest book 'An architect in Islington'. Mentions influence of Enid Canning on his becoming an architect.

Letters from Canford archivists

BX57-04

Responses from Robin Whicker, Meg Whicker and Bruce MacFarlane to an email from Richard Knott

Letter from HJA Bird

BX57-05

A letter from HJA Bird (F35) to EC Chancellor in 1965 which accompanied some Canford memorabilia, in response to a request from ECC.

Letter and reminiscence from Mike Lane

BX57-06

Three page biography of Mike Lane (M37-42), awarded the Legion d'Honneur. Mostly life outside Canford, but several mentions.

Letter and reminiscence from Martin Brollard

BX57-07

Letter referring to article in OC news. Originally included a clipping of sheep's wool!

Letter from Ian Battye

BX57-08

Response to letter from archivist asking about Ian Battye's grandfather, Walter Rothney Battye. Walter was a pupil at Combe Down School, along with his four brothers.

Letter from Philip Daubeny

BX57-10

Letter describing the taking of a photo (in 1959) in the Monteacute SCR of a painting on the wall by Derek Jarman and A Miller. Includes the photo (see also EL02932). Donated by Philip Daubeny (M64)

Letter from James Le Mesurier F89

BX57-12

Letter from James Le M to HM concerning his visit to Canford in 2017 to speak to the 6th form about his time in Syria. Also contains copies of emails from Richard Salmon and others.

Letters from Martin Romain B49

BX57-13

Letters concern the Rev Elphinstone-Ffyfe (chaplain at Canford from 1945-8) and his influence on pupils at Canford. Also includes a letter from the BBC listing the broadcasts made by Rev E-F; and a copy of a letter from the HM to Rev E-F re his CV.

Letter from Ann Crimble

BX57-14

Accompanied donation of prayer book, hymn book, song book (see CB05-3). Brief mention of her father's life post Canford (Eric Fear SH23).

Reminiscence from Michael Toosey (W44)

BX57-15

Mainly about Canford in the war. Includes anecdote about being allowed to use his shotgun to shoot wild animals for food! Notes on two other stories added (he hadn't written them down but gave an oral version).

Reminiscence from MSR Napier (M50)

BX57-11

Description of 'Foot and hand', a fairly vicious game introduced by the HM during the polio epidemic of 1949 when normal games were banned! Also gives names in two c1949 photos. See PUP-GEN-1940-001/2E