Archive Treasures: Books for the Young and Young at Heart
Monday October 5 2020
Nicholas Clark delves into the extensive book collection in search of some classic Children's books.
Lockdown Accessions
Friday October 2 2020
We are very lucky to have received a number of gifts to add to our collection during lockdown.
Archive Treasures: Imogen Holst’s scrapbooks and The Pipers’ Guild
Monday September 21 2020
Imogen Holst scrapbooks offer a fascinating insight into her life: of friendships, travels, interests, education and much more.
Archive Treasures: Britten and The Tempest
Monday September 7 2020
We look at the decade-long correspondence with John Gielgud on a film version of The Tempest.
Archive Treasures: Britten’s wheelchair
Tuesday September 1 2020
Christopher Hilton explores the story behind one purchase: a wheelchair for Britten.
Archive Treasures: Music manuscript for Britten’s Piano Concerto
Monday August 24 2020
Archivist Judith Ratcliffe uncovers the interesting story behind the full score fair copy of this work.
Julian Bream (1933-2020)
Wednesday August 19 2020
Guitarist, lutenist, communicator, source of inspiration: a musician who fulfilled a number of important roles.
Archive Treasures: Britten and Bennett
Monday August 17 2020
Librarian Nicholas Clark looks at how the 1965 film 'Far from the Madding Crowd' links Britten and Richard Rodney Bennett.
Archive Treasures: Channel Air Bridge
Monday August 10 2020
Christopher Hilton looks at Peter Pears' financial records and receipts for this week's Archive Treasure.
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01 December 2020