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Sybil's obituary in The Times 31.12.1994

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

A copy of an article about Sybil which appeared in the Yorkshire Evening Post on 22.12.1994 and which was sent to Geoffrey Smith By Chris King.

Garden News 17.03.1972 Article by Glenn Barker on YG mentioning Sybil's membership of ADHS, Roundhay HS, Robin on Committee of Leeds Flower Show. YG Open Day 04.06.1972

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.

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

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

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.

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…