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Sybil's Tapes

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Transcriptions of 10 autobiographical recordings, on 5 audiotapes, made by Sybil Spencer towards the end of her life, with some handwritten notes and…

Sybil's Garden

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Photographs depicting the various versions of Sybil's Garden

Sundials

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Sundials in York Gate Garden.

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Spencer Family Animals

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Animals owned by Spencer family.

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Spencer and Armitage Family Photographs

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Portraits of Frederick, Sybil and Robin Spencer, and of members of the Armitage family (Sybil's relatives).

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Press Cuttings Scrapbook

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An exercise book containing press cuttings collected by Sybil Spencer. Mainly reviews of amateur theatre productions she was involved in, but also…

Plants

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Photographs of specific individual plants.

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Plans and Drawings

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A collection of drawings, sketches and plans of structures and ornaments for York Gate Garden. They were designed by Fred and Robin and date from…

Pinetum

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Views of the Pinetum.

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Paved Garden

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In 1963 the lower lawn was paved over to create the Paved Garden/Bonsai Court.

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