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Northamptonshire Record Office
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NRA 28670 JA The National Archives H. M.C. 28670 NATIONAL RZQISTCfl , Of NORTHAMPTONSHIRE RECORD OFFICE ARCHIVES !
Accession 1985/319
Papers of Mr. T. Litchfield of Barnwell
List of files Sc.
LiB/1-130
LIB/
1. Barnwell All Saints:
1 Letter from Lord Sandwich re repairs to the Chancel, 1893
2 Letter from Duke of Buccleuch's agent about contributions to repair and reopening, 1894
3 Notes of visits by three Barnwell inhabitants when children to the Sandwich family vault
4 Note on a print by E. Blore, 1820
5 Photographs of chancel from east and S. West; postcard view from S.E.
6 Photographs (or illustrations) of Elizabeth 3rd Countess of Sandwich, the 1st Earl and the 4th Earl; also of monument to Dame Letice Montagu
7 Appeal leaflet for funds to restore Barnwell All Saints chancel (duplicated); also draft letter to a French Museum on the grounds that it contains the remains of Caroline wife of Napoleon's natural son Count Walewski (1972)
8 Part of a typed article about those buried in the vault, altered so as to be suitable for a talk to the Thrapston Historical Society in 1973
9 Miscellaneous notes on advowson of Barnwell All Saints and the church
10 Printed leaflet by T.L., 1975
2. On the Monument to Henry Montagu in Barnwell All Saints chancel, 1627, typed 23pp. incl. letter from Sir G. Isham re article, Oct. 1966; also photographs of part of the monument and of the ms. within it; also drafts of same article LIB/
3. Lost vault of Dillingham family, Barnwell All Saints. Also traces descendants of Ann, the last of the family, who married William Ord. Includes photographs of tablets to memory of Revd. T. Dillingham (1702) and William Dillingham (1755)
4. Barnwell - printed sources
1 Photocopies of pages from J. Bridges' History and the Victoria History of the County (V.C.H.)
2 Photocopy of entry in Royal Commission on Historical Monuments vol.
3 Copies of entries in Domesday Book
4 Copy of entry in Whellan's Directory, 1874
5. Article about Roman Villa at North Lodge, 1973
6. Royal Family
1 Thanks of H.R.H. Duke and Duchess of Gloucester for Silver Wedding Present, 1960
2 Thanks of Prince Richard for 21st Birthday Present, 1965
3 Order of Service, marriage of Prince Richard, 1972
4 Thanks for attending on coffin of late Duke (1974)
5 Order of Service, memorial of late Duke of Gloucester, 1974
6 Photograph of memorial tablet in church
7 Order of Service, Peterborough Cathedral, memorial, Prince William, 1972
8 Newspaper cutting, the Queen at Barnwell, 1963
9 Ditto, baptism of Lord Alexander Windsor, 1974
10 Ditto, first photograph of Lady Davina, 1977 LiB/
7. Barnwell St. Andrew's Church - The Gloucester Connection Article written by T.L. in 1983 and typed in 1984
8. Barnwell St. Andrew's Church
1 Copy of glebe exchange deed, 1845
2 Letter re income of the living, 1860
3 Reprint from Northampton Herald with account of reopening of church, 1873
4 Reprint with article about New Organ (1874?)
5 Translation of record of a man seeking sanctuary in 1380
6 Copies of entries in T. North's Bell and Revd. E.S. Powell's Bells (1938)
7 Type extract from Markham's Church Plate, 1894
8 Letters about will of Revd. Matthew Hunt, proved 1730 and his family from Cyril. Kirk, 1963-4
9 Notes on 18th century rectors
10 Letter Sc. about Revd. R.M. Boultbee
11 Photograph of stone death mask, c.1300
12 Note on tombstone of George Pare, 1711
13 Ditto of John Goode, 1756?
14 Letter about coffin slad in churchyard (1969)
15 Details of stained glass, also photographs of coats of arms in Latham chapel
16 Notice for newspapers concerning grant towards repair from Historic Churches Restoration Fund with 3 photographs (from S., S.W. & N.E.)
17 Letter re Son et Lumiere, 1972
18 Printed guide by T.L. with page proof and ms. (1973)
19 Christmas card with drawing of churchyard (1969)
20 Postcard view of interior looking east
21 Note on an 'Ordination Book'
22 Notes on the 1536 Bible (now in Australia) LiB/
8 cont. 23 Parish News Nov. 1981 (with T.L.'s poem, 'Days*)
24 Ditto, Dec. 1981 (with T.L.'s poem, "Lament, Christmas Eve 1980')
9. A Short Note on the Parish Chest (of Barnwell) and its contents by T.L., 1975 - duplicated leaflet
10. Article about the Head of King Henry III formerly in Barnwell church, typescript (1949-50)
2 photo of Horace Walpole who owned i t
3 photos of other sculptures
11. Medieval Barnwell:
1 Photocopies and transcripts from cartularies mentioning Barnwell
2 Medieval references and notes
3 Transcripts and translations of extracts concerning the Moyne family (many by W.G. Walker of Oundle)
4 Notes on the Moyne family
5 Photocopy of Stow's transcript of Leland's reference to Oundle
12. Legend of Black Berengarius
1 Copies of verses by C.H.M.D. Scott and by T. Litchfield (1948)
2 Copy of account in Northants Notes & Queries 1890
3 Article by David Prior about same
13. Barnwell Castle
1 Typed article '0n Castles in General and Barnwell in Particular'
2 Notes on castle as a building
3 Drawing & photo of drawing of a castle
4 Photograph of doorway of N. tower LiB/
13 cont.
5 O.S. 25" plan of site
6 Air photograph (showing also the Manor)
7 Note on remnants of walling near castle (1970)
8 Duplicated leaflets about History of Castle, 1970
14. Barnwell Manor
1 Photographs of plan of house by George Nunns (18th cent.)
2 Photograph of plan of gardens (18th cent.)
3 Illustration of drawing of enlargement of house from the Builder 1890
4 Article about the history of the manor house, 1981
5 Article on shields there, 1976
15. Barnwell Manor and Castle Gardens
1 Article about
2 Notes on alterations to the surroundings of the house
3 Notes on Buildings near the house
see also LiB/13/7
16. Genealogical notes &c. on Montagu family
1 incl. printed pedigree compiled by Capt. C. Edward
2 Montagu in 1936; note about Sidney Wortley Montagu (d.1729)
3 Article about William Montagu who lived at Barnwell (d.1706)
4 Illustration of portrait of 1st Baron Montagu
5 Ditto of 5th Duke of Buccleuch
o Photograph of 6th Duke of Buccleuch at Barnwell, c.1895 LiB/
17. Barnwell estate sales &c.
1 Sale catalogue of 2932 acres, 1920
2 Sale catalogue of remaining portions 1920, with plan
3 Sale catalogue of 2100 acres, 1944, with plan
4 Cutting re death of Colin Cooper, resident at Barnwell Castle, 1938
5 Notes on history of estate, 1823-1974
18. Barnwell history
1 Typed history of section IV, tenure by the Montagus, 1541-1910
2 Drafts of revised parts of this, notes &c.
3 Photograph of map of Hundreds of Huxloe, Polebrooke and Navisford (mid. 18th cent.)
19. Barnwell Village Project Synopsis for a school class with 16 sections Also ms. guide to points to be looked into in each section, with book lists
20. Barnwell Account by Mrs. K. Preston for W.I. Competition, 1972
21. Barnwell Village - A Walk Around by T.L.; Ms and typed version, 1979
22. Article about the Boteler 1Homestead Moat' at Barnwell, 1981-2
23. Latham's Hospital, Barnwell
1 Copy of will of Nicholas Latham, 1620
2 Notes on the history of the almshouses
3 Drawing by Edward Browning, architect, of section of Hall of Latham Hospital showing interior view looking towards fireplace, 1873 LiB/
23 cont.
4 Charity Commission Scheme - appointment of trustees, 1923
5 0.S 25" plan, showing site
6 Letter about investments, 1976
7 Scheme for improving almshouses with plan, 1980
8 Photograph
24. Barnwell Schools
1 Notes on Latham's Boys School (1604), Bigley's Girls (1838) and later schools
2 Charity Commission Scheme for Bigley's charity, 1877
3 Ditto for Latham & Bigley educational trusts, 1925
25. Copy of large paper copy of The Ruins of Liveden by Thomas Bell of Barnwell, 1847 Note of 3 books by Bell
26. Barnwell Mill
1 Typed article, also ms.
2 Notes of the Bakers who were millers and farmers there
27. Barnwell Bridges Sc.
1 Notes on bridges in the parish
2 Notes on bridgewardens
3 Notes on the Brook
4 Note on wells
28. Letters about Balston family of Barnwell, emigrants to America in 1630, 1965 LiB/
29. Barnwell - miscellaneous notes &c.
1 2 letters about fossilized skull, 1967
2 Letter about Roman sites
3 Note of gift by Sir Edward Montagu to the poor, 1619
4 Letter from H.M. King re field name Shackle Bush, 1940
5 Letter about name 'Friars Close', 1968
6 Notes on a painted head fround on demolition of a house (made of alabaster)
7 Letter re cottages that were on site of Montagu Terrace, 1967
8 Plan and notes on 'The Old Cottage'
9 Letter with extracts from book recording work done for the estate in 1889, 1970
10 Letter, thanks re inf. re R.P. Brereton, 1980
11 Letter from J. Tough with reminiscences of early life in village, 1949
12 Names of parish constables in 1777
13 Letter about facts to include about Barnwell in Peter Webb's forth coming County history
14 Letter about clearing brook of rubbish, 1973
30. Photograph
1 Lady Ethel Wickham and G.F. Baker, 1894
2 Postcard view of floods in Barnwell
3 Ditto of thatched cottages
4 Ditto
31. Letters about visits by parties to Barnwell Castle at which T.L. acted as guide, 1948-1979 LiB/
32. Aldwincle
1 Ms. of talk on local history (concerns also Achurch, Lilford, Wadenhoe, &c.)
2 Letter re inclosure award, 1923
3 Notices re redundancy of All Saints church and prohibition of cycling (1976)
33. Armston
1 Photocopies of Bridges and V.C.H. articles on Armston
2 Ms. of article on chapel
34. Ashton Wold
1 Notes on Rothschild family, printed pedigree Sc.
2 Postcard view of house
35. Badby
1 Photocopy of Baker's article
2 Letter re remains found of grange of Abbey of Evesham
36. Benefield
1 Photocopy of typed notes on (4 pp.)
2 Ms. of article or talk (also concerns Churchfield and Lyveden)
3 2 letters about Miles Berkeley (1803-89), 1974
37. Brixworth Printed guide leaflet to church
38. Castle Ashby Postcard view of entrance front LiB/
39. Churchfield (Oundle)
1 Typed article about
2 2 letters, 1967
3 Cutting with illustration of site of buildings 1974 (also re Faxton)
4 Photo of site
5 Photograph of head of window found there
6 Plan of site
see also LiB/36/2
40. Clapton
1 Notes for a talk on Clapton
2 Notebook on Dudley of Clapton
3 Letter about the legend, 1911
4 Typed article about the legend of Skulking Dudley, with poem by T.L., 1969
5 Strapetona No. 9 with article and poem of T.L. (1982)
6 Article on triangular site in Ringsdale's Wood, Clapton
7 Mounted illustrations of manor house archway, old graveyard, large tomb in same and moat
8 3 photographs of gateway
9 Photograph of tomb of Revd. C.W. Fonnereau
10 Report on 2 stone effigies in Clapton church, 1951
11 Photograph of them
12 Photograph of 16th century chalice
41. Corby Duplicated leaflet about The Knight's Lodge, Beanfield Lawns, 1967 LiB/
42. Cotterstock
1 Guide to church
2 Letter paper head view of front of C. Hall
3 Photographs of Roman grave and items from i t
43. Farming Woods
1 Photograph of Hall
2 Illustration of Hall in newspaper of demolition of wing
3 Photographs of coat of arms over gateway, from Lyveden
44. Fotheringhay
1 Photograph of articles in Bridges and V.C.H.
2 Photocopy of engraving of F. Castle and Church
3 Pamphlet: Some Ancient Interests of F., by R.A. Muntz
4 Historical Notes on the Church by Revd. C. Croyden-Burton, revised 1955
5 Postcard view of F. Church from N.W.
6 Letters from Jane 0'Neill about paintings in F. Church, 1974-75
7 Photocopy of entry in Leland, 1530
8 Castle - short note, typed
9 Notes on its demolition, Mountjoy's survey of 1625 &c.
10 Postcard view of F. Castle mound
11 Letter about a stone lion which might have come from the Castle, 1958
12 Copy of letter to Prof. Swanson about drawings of the castle before its demolition, (1969)
13 Letters from Swanson
14 Paper re Hansa Bowl dredged from river at F., 1981
15 Ricardian Bulletin, June 1974
16 Order of Service, Dedication of Richard III Society Memorial window to the Royal House of York, 1975 LiB/
45. Higham Ferrers Engraving of interior of nave, 1848
46. Hinchingbrooke House
1 Typed text of talk about the house, 1950
2 Letters about visit, 1952
47. Holdenby
1 Notes, partly typed, about Hattons and Holdenby House
2 Ms. of lecture on Sir Chr. Hatton, 1974
3 Postcard reproduction of engraving of 1787
4 Postcard view of the 2 arches
48. Irthlingborough Photocopy of brief history by W.E. Lawrence, 1972
49. Islip
1 Photograph of Anglo Saxon clasp
2 Photograph of plan of site next the Lowick Road
see also LiB/73, 92
50. Kettering Printed drawing of garden before the Manor House and church
51. Kirby Hall Postcard view of S.E. side of courtyard
52. Lamport
1 Temporary guide to Hall (printed)
2 Leaflet guide to Church
3 Postcard drawing of church from south west LIB/
53. Lilford
1 Photocopy of entries in Bridges' History and V.C.H.
2 Letter from Lord Lilford about birds, Nov. 1890
3 Photocopy of leaflet - Short History of Lilford Hall
4 Sale catalogue of furniture, 1979
54. Lilford Typed article about 4th Lord Lilford, 1972 (published in Independent, 1973)
55. Lilford Hall Typed History of Lilford Hall, 1975, amended 1978 (about 80 pages)
56. Lilford Hall
1 Ms. pages of the History, draft pages &c.
2 Retyped pages
3 Notes on the vault
U Translation of inscription as monument to Arthur Elmes, 1663
57. Lilford Hall Brief account of lordship and Hall by T.L., 1981, typed with illustrations (monuments to Sir T. Elmes, Sir T. Powys, T. Powys' tomb slab (1720), Lord Lilford (d.1800), his 5th and 6th sons, Charles and Henry, 2nd Lord Lilford, his wife, 3rd Lord Lilford and his wife (brass), T.A. Powys (d.1882), tombstones in railed enclosure in churchyard Sc.)
58. Lilford Hall Ms. of the Brief Account, 1981
59. Lilford Notes on descendants of the family in South Africa Correspondence with persons named Lilford, alleged descendants of the Powys family, including those in S. Africa and Australia, 1975-76 LiB/
60. Lilford
1 Photograph of W. Front of L. Hall
2 Reproduction of painting of L. Hall by J. Perrin
3 Photograph- of courtyard of Hall
4 Gateway arches into stables
5 Gateway with door into garden
6 Heraldic glass in the dairy, c.1838 (2)
7 ditto (different)
8 ditto, east window, 4 shields
9 ditto, east window, two centre shields
10 Inscriptions on lychgate, 1896
11 Monument to Arthur Elmes, 1663 (at Achurch)
12 Monument to Sir T. Powys, 1719
13 - Tombstone of T. Powys, 1719
14 Tombstone of Ann Powys, 1747
15 Tombstone of Ambrose Powys, 1753
16 Tombstone of T. Powys, 1767
17 Tombstone of Jane Powys, 1782
18 Brass under E. Window of Powys Chapel to 3rd Lord Lilford and his wife
19 Stained glass window in Pilton Church in memory of 4th Lord Lilford, (1973)
20 4th Lord Lilford
61. Lowick
1 Speech by T.L. when L.S. Sackville planted an oak
2 Photocopy of drawings of coats of arms in Lowick church windows
3 Letter re token, 1969 LiB/
62. Luddington Sale catalogue of Lower Farm 1966
63. Lyveden
1 Notes on the inscriptions on Lyveden New Building (& Triangular Lodge) by T.L.
2 National Trust Pamphlet about L.N.B.
3 Reproduction of large scale plan of fields adjacent to same and the moat
4 Photograph of Lyveden
5 Postcard views of same
see also LiB/25, 36/2, 43/3
64. Lyveden
1 Minute Book of L.N.B. Preservation Committee, 1914-1951
2 Minute Book, 1951-1961
3 Annual Reports, 1949, 1954-1956
4 Receipt for £630 raised towards purchase price, 1921
5 Copy of conveyance to National Trust, 1922
6 Deposition concerning rights of way
7 Correspondence 1926, 1950, 1953-4, 1962
65. Lyveden
1 Typed article about Mutiny of Black Watch and their presence in Ladywood, 1743 (called by T.L. 'Lost Weekend')
2 Typed account by Anna Shrives of same
3 Notebook
4 Large scale O.S. plan of Ladywood and neighbouring woods, south of Lyveden LiB/
66. Moulton Guide to church
67. Nene River
1 List of Nene River Board documents by T.L., 1959, 1965
2 Duplicated notes on the river
68. Northampton Guide to All Saints Church
69. Oundle
1 Laxton Grammar School speech day programme booklets, 1928, 1931, 1932
2 L.G.S. Year Books, 1955-1956, 1958-1959, 1959-1960, 1960-1961, 1966 1967
3 L.G.S. School Song (as arranged by R.B. Miller, 1956)
4 L.G.S. Brochure
5 Letter re school fees, 1926
6 Letter re notice that T.L. will be leaving, 1932
7 L.G.S. Speech Day Order of Service, 1955
8 Form of Service c-a 4th.centenary of foundation, 1956
9 Programme of the day's celebrations
10 Form of Service for Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols, 1959
11 Programme of Summer Concert, 1960
12 Form of Service for Festival of Nine Lessons Sc., 1960
13 Ditto for service in Oundle School Chapel, 1960
14 L.G.S. Speech Day Order of Service, 1961
15 Old Laxtonian Club, Rules and Members, 1949 & 1963
16 Ditto, menu of annual dinner, 1956
17 Ditto, balance sheet, 1964 LiB/
69 cont.
18 Notice of publication of History by W.G. Walker
19 Speech to Old Laxtonians as President, 1965
'0. Typed note on Coat of Arms of Sir W. Laxton, 1965
71. Oundle Notes for talk on arranging a school local history project, 1968 also letters re examining Girl Guides completing syllabus for local history badge, 1968-9
72. Talk about Oundle (ms), 1975
7 3. Article about findings at Oundle, Perio and Islip, 1964-66 (re excavations of burials)
74. Typed History of the Berrystead in Oundle, notes &c, 1964
75. Notes on Cobthorne, Oundle and William Boteler (see also Barnwell file)
76. Typed note on The Drumming Well
77. File re Opening of Police Station in 1877, 1977
78. Notes on the origin of the Whitwell family of Oundle, 1966
79. Miscellaneous notes &c.
1 Article describing tour of parish church, 1943, reprinted, 1971
2 Duplicate leaflet about Bronze Age interments at Stoke Hill
3 Photographs of urn found there (2)
4 Staircase in The Talbot; also postcard view LiB/
79 cont.
5 Tollhouses at Oundle
6 Note about Crowthorpe Close
7 Lead seal, 1970
8 Letter about Ireland family, 1976
9 Street Map (1979?)
10 Photographs of Latham's almshouses (2)
11 Photograph of the Riverside Hotel
12 Postcard views of Church from S.E. (2)
13 Postcard view of Laxton Grammar School
14 Postcard view of Memorial Chapel, Oundle School
15 Postcard view of Cloisters, Oundle School
16 Postcard view of Great Hall, Oundle School
17 Postcard view of Sanderson House
18 Postcard view of School Swimming Bath
19 Postcard view of print of St. 0syth's Lane see also LiB/36/2, 39
80. Perio Mill, Southwick Type article on Romano British Interment, 1964 see also LiB/73
81. Peterborough
1 Print of Gateway to Palace Sc., 1829
2 Short Guide to Cathedral by Revd. R.E. Sibthorp
3 Postcard view of letter from King James I
4 Postcard view of the Monk's Stone
5 Peterborough Diocesan Budget, 1973 (printed)
6 Reprint of Peterborough Weekly News, August 1857 LiB/
82. Pilton
1 Article on Skeleton in cupboard of P. Rectory (illustrated), 1967
2 Photograph of Pilton Rectory from churchyard
3 Photograph of entrance to passage
4 Letter re hidden room Sc. 1979
83. Polebrooke
1 Photocopy of V.C.H. article
2 Note on the Hall
3 Letter about a quern found at Kingsthorpe, 1973
4 Plan of Kingsthorpe, 1970
84. Rockingham
1 Postcard view of courtyard of Castle
2 Postcard view of east front
85. Slipton
1 Photocopy of V.C.H. article
2 Ms. of talk given there, 1967
86. Stoke Doyle
1 Photograph of tomb of Sir E. Ward
2 Letter re dovecote, 1972
87. Sudborough Sale catalogue of Brewery and of inns in Aldwincle, Rothwell, Stanion, Thrapston, Twywell and Woodford, 1889 LiB/
88. Thorpe Achurch & Waterville
1 Photocopies of Bridges and V.C.H.
2 Brief notes on Achurch church
89. Thorpe Waterville Castle
1 Notes on history
2 Printed drawing of (letterhead)
3 Correspondence with P.H. Kidner
90. Thorpe Waterville
1 Article on Robert Browne's house (typed), 1984
2 Note on a datestone from the Fox Inn, 1954
91. Thrapston - Manor House
1 Report on'manor house in Chancery Lane, 1966
2 History of the manor house, 1966
3 Photographs of Roman Bridge and Roman Road
92. Thrapston - Islip House
1 Typed history and also Observations on Underground Passage, 1968
2 Notebiook and notes
93. Titchmarsh Typed account of the Castle, 1964 LiB/
94. Titchmarsh
1 Short Guide to church (printed)
2 Typed article about the church, 1966
3 Letter to Mrs. Gwen Brown re church excavations, 1967
4 Tour of the village by the Peterborough Society, 1966
5 Photograph of Danish skeleton
6 Cutting, letters, speech, &c. at opening of Titchmarsh exhibition in 1970
7 Programme for exhibition, 1973
95. Twywell Notes
96. Wadenhoe
1 Notes on Church and History of Village (printed) 1970
2 Another version
3 A few notes on the village
97. Warkton Guide to church (leaflet)
98. Weldon
1 Article about marriage certificate of 1656, 1983
2 Note on Deene End, Weldon
99. Wellingborough Postcard drawing of Tithe Barn
100. Woodford
1 Typed article about Woodford church
2 Note about a fossil LiB/
101. Little Gidding
1 Little Gidding Miscellany No. 1, 1966 (printed)
2 Story of L. Gidding by A Maycock, 1975
3 Postcard view of N. Ferrar's Grave
4 Postcard view of font and church interior
102. Thorney Abbey and House
1 Short guide to church (printed)
2 Postcard drawing of west end
3 Complete History of T.A. House (printed)
4 Photocopy of Country Life article, 1919
5 Notes on history of house, 1969
103. Deserted Villages Ms. of article or talk, 1972 (incl. refs. to Churchfield (Oundle), Elmington, Thorpe Achurch, Perio, &c.)
104. "Falling Petals' Talk about the Wars of the Roses, 1975
105. Local History
1 Typed talk on
2 Talk on, 1977
3 Talk in defence of local history
106. Ghosts
1 Article: An historian's view on ghosts, 1974
2 Photographs of Barnwell Castle, Lyveden, Edmund Brudenell at Deene the ghostly figure before altar in Woodford church
3 Notes on a ghost seen at Corby LiB/
107. Facsimile of letter from General Pack to Wellington, 1812 and correspondence re whether it is an original (notso) 1984
108. Marquess of Anglesey
1 Typed article about first Marquess (d.1854)
2 Print of him mounted at Waterloo
109. Royal Signature
Correspondence re letter signed by George, Duke of Cambridge, 1893
110. Miscellaneous talks and speeches
111. Letters requesting talks, 1964-1980
112. Genealogical inquiries, letters, notes, re
1 Ashby
2 Baker
3 Barnwell
4 Beville
5 Bruce
6 Creed
7 Hollis
8 Litchfield
9 Percy
10 Ramsey 113. Thrapston District Historical Society Strapetona, 3, 5, & 10 Newssheets, 3 & 4 Letters from J. Prior 1948, 1965 Cutting about Victoria Exhibition
see 1/8 and 40/5 LIB/
114. Northants. Record Society Incl. letter granting honorary membership, 1983
115. Antiquarian notebook of T. Litchfield April 1970 - July 1979 includes refs. to Barnwell School Centenary 1970, foundation of Smith's Brewery in 1773, list of Oundle pubs, Elton church, marks given to children doing Barnwell projects, bottles found locally, architect of Barnwell crossing house, date 1790 on demolished cottage at Barnwell, suggestions for writing about Barnwell folklore (1972), the Priest's house, Oundle, Son et Lumiere Barnwell, appeal letter re All Saints, painting of Louise de Keronaille given by E. Creed to Frances Tipping (1727), notes on Survey of 1821-23, tombs of Pare and vault of Dillinghams, notes on Biggin Hall, on the Berkeley family, tombstone found at Armston, title page of sermon preached at Oundle, 1811 by W. Elston &c.
includes photo taken in 1971 at Lyveden
records talks given, numbers present &c, also conducted tours of Barnwell church, castle Sc.
116. Photographs Sc. (miscellaneous)
Medieval pottery (4) Incised stone (?, 2) Archway in cellar Dagger with wooden scabbard (2) Clock Communion Plate
Sir John Popham Charles I Charles II Lucy Waters Charles I and Sir Edward Walker Anne of Denmark Elizabeth of York Edward IV Catherine of Aragon Queen Elizabeth Oliver Cromwell Nelson Hon. Richard Fitzwilliam Lancelot Brown Keats G.B.S.
Painting of woman in frame Painting or mezzotint of women (2) Mary with Christ's body by Bernbard Van Orley Back of frame of last (2) LiB/
116 cont. P.C. views of Chastleton House (2) Ditto, Westminster Abbey
Print of Warwick Castle (1830) Ditto, Windsor Castle
117. Miscellaneous papers
118. Miscellaneous brochures
119. Poems
Days March A Midwinter Nightmare Woe is me (Forefathers. J. Carr with good wishes of E. Blunden, 1966) (Photocopies of poems by West, Chown & Leatherland)
see also Lib/8/23,/24; 12; 40/4,5
120. Brief farming diary of E.H. Litchfield of North Lodge, Barnwell March 1922 - April 1926
121. Ditto 1937-8 cultivations followed by diary May 1951 - March 1952
122. Ditto February 1958 - March 1959
123. Ditto March 1959 - July 1960
124. Ditto August 1963 - June 1965
125. Ditto June 1965 - October 1966 LIB/
126. Farming diary and general memo, book of T. Litchfield danuary 1964 - October 1965 Includes copy of agricultural return, Dec. 1964 and balance sheet of Barnwell Football Club, 1948-9. Also loose diary of visit to Rouen, France
127. Ditto October 1969 - August 1970 continued intermittently to dune 1972
128. Farming diary October 1972 February 1974
129. Diary, many pages torn out 1975
130. Diary March - December 1978
September 1985