York Gate Heritage Project - The Journals of Frederick Spencer
Title
York Gate Heritage Project - The Journals of Frederick Spencer
Description
Transcripts and photographs of four journals kept by Frederick Spencer between 1939 and 1963, in which he recorded both national and international events, and also his personal and family life.
The journals are in the care of Leeds University Special Collections and have been transcribed and photographed by 2 Heritage Project volunteers. Clicking on the images will open them in a separate window whereas the text files can be opened at full size by double clicking on them.
The journals are in the care of Leeds University Special Collections and have been transcribed and photographed by 2 Heritage Project volunteers. Clicking on the images will open them in a separate window whereas the text files can be opened at full size by double clicking on them.
Collection Items
Frederick Spencer Journal 1 - YGA01620
The first of four journals kept by Frederick Spencer covers the period between October 1939 and August 1941.
Frederick Spencer Journal 2 - YGA01621
The second of four journals kept by Frederick Spencer covers the period between September 1941 and July 1946.
Frederick Spencer Journal 3a - YGA01622
The first half of the third journal kept by Frederick Spencer. It covers the period between August 1946 and May 1951 - the time before the purchase of York Gate.
Frederick Spencer Journal 3b - YGA01623
The second half of the third journal kept by Frederick Spencer. It covers the period between July 1951 and March 1952 during which York Gate was purchased and the house was refurbished.
Frederick Spencer Journal 4 - YGA01624
The fourth and final journal of Frederick Spencer. Kept between March 1952 and December 1963. The journal covers the period when the family lived at York Gate and the final entries date from shortly before his sudden death on 5th December. The…