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Copy of a letter from Chris King to Geoffrey Smith thanking him for attending Sybil's funeral. A copy of her eulogy (YGA00804-810) and a press cutting (YGA00802) were enclosed.

Copy of handwritten letter to accompany her eulogy, from Chris King to the rector of Adel Church for Sybil's funeral service

Copy of handwritten eulogy, from Chris King, sent to the rector of Adel Church for Sybil's funeral service

Article by Christopher Lloyd on YG Maze

Letter to Robin from his headmaster at Lindesfarne College, Edward Daws, on his leaving school. 13.09.1958. Donated by John Holroyd

Thank You letter from the National Gardens Scheme for money raised from opening York Gate Garden in 1989 (£2,550)

Botanical drawings in pencil: 'Dafodils RA Spencer 4/5/51'

Typed copy of Robin's handwritten manuscript (foolscap 64pp) Making the Garden at York Gate. Note: Monday 23 July 1973 New Arabella Srinagar Kashmir [New Arabella is a Houseboat owned by Gulam Nabi Sheikh in Dal Lake Kashmir (Google)] Manuscript…

"A Record of Happy Days", Sybil's Diary 1952-1958 (inside some 1960s entries) written in a Basildon Bond notepaper pad

A press cutting from The Guardian, with a photograph of the Pavement Maze, announcing the opening of YG on the following day, dated 31.05.1980. The photograph can be seen by clicking here.