Letter from Buckingham Palace
A letter from Buckingham Palace bearing the royal crest with the signature of George V stamped in ink. It was originally accompanied by a medal commemorating the life of Private Henry Harold Burford. ...
First World War Commemorative Certificate
A certificate commemorating Private Henry Harold Burford of the Gloucester Regiment. He died at Passchendaele in 1917 while delivering rations to the front line.
First World War Victory Medal and Ribbon
English bronze medal, c. 1918
Diameter 36mm
Medal struck to celebrate the Allied victory in World War I. The obverse features the inscription 'THE GREAT/ WAR FOR/ CIVILISATION/ 1914 - 1919' within a ...
First World War Next of Kin Plaque: Official Letter
A letter from Warwick Record Office which accompanies a victory medal issued to Private Henry Harold Burford, 16th June 1921. The medal was awarded posthumously to Private Burford. He died at Passchendaele ...
First World War Next Of Kin Plaque
English bronze medal, c.1918-1920.
Next of kin plaque produced from 1918 to 1920 for the families of those who fought and died in World War I. The decision was made to produce such medals in 1916, in ...
First World War Service Medal and Ribbon
English silver medal, c. 1918 Diameter 36mm
Medal awarded for service in World War I and post-war activities, such as mine clearing, up until 1920. The obverse features the bust of George V facing left ...
Napton on the Hill. Workers in the tile kilns
Workers in the tile kilns, Napton on the Hill. On the left a continuous strip of clay is cut into lengths. It is then carried to the cutting machine (man with 4in hand). The cutting machine then cuts ...
Napton on the Hill. Train at Station
The last train from Leamington (Avenue) on arrival at Napton and Stockton station. September 13th 1958
[The gentleman in the long coat is Sid Wilkes][Believed to be the last train to leave Napton ...
Napton on the Hill. Oxford Canal
The Oxford Canal, near Napton on the Hill; with small canal cruiser and small maintenance boat. 1960s
[Taken from the canal bridge looking north towards the Windmill. The location is Napton Bottom lock, ...
Napton on the Hill. Oxford Canal
Canal at Napton, showing liftbridge. Boys fishing off the bridge, one has a dog/rabbit? 1910s [The lad has a dog - its not likely to be a rabbit!]
Napton on the Hill. Napton Brickyard workers
Group of workers from Napton Brickworks, Napton on the Hill. 1940s [Front row - 1st left Jack Gunthrop, 5th left wearing beret, folded arms is Eric "Trad" Eadon and 2nd right is Aubrey Gwyther. Back ...
Napton on the Hill. Lower Napton
Cottages in Lower Napton, Napton on the Hill. 1920s [The cottages and houses are in "Hillside" not Lower Napton.]
Original letter from Abraham Sturley to Richard Quiney with mention of William Shakespeare, 4 November 1598. Page 1
Letter from Abraham Sturley to Richard Quiney making mention of William Shakespeare's assistance with a loan. It was badly water-damaged during World War II, but luckily Captain James Saunders, a local ...
Newton Regis. "Resting the team"
Horses and cart outside thatched cottages in Newton Regis. 1910s [The house at the rear (in an earlier thatched form ) has gables dated 1897, however the photo is estimated as being between 1910-1919, ...
Rugby. High Street, Palace Cinema
The Rugby Palace Cinema on upper floor of Town hall in High Street. First appears as Vint's Palace Cinema in Rugby Directory, 1913. Building burned down on 30th January 1921. 1920 [The Town Hall had ...
William Angus Drogo Montagu, 9th Duke of Manchester
A portrait of the Duke of Manchester dressed as the Marquis of Grammat.
This photograph was taken at a costume ball, Bal Poudre, at Warwick Castle in 1895.
Frances Evelyn Brooke (or Daisy), the ...
Newbold on Stour. The Grange
A man in uniform at The Grange, Newbold on Stour. 1930s [It is suggested that The Grange (formerly the Rectory) was bought by Mrs.Knott of Blackwell in 1943 from Coventry Climax.She then opened a private ...
Pillerton Hersey. St Mary's Church
Exterior of St Mary's church and churchyard, Pillerton Hersey. The title on this photograph, stating Butlers Marston Church is incorrect. 1920s