Japanese Stone Gardens - YGA02056
Japanese Gardens, Book
A book entitled "Japanese Stone Gardens, How to Make and Enjoy Them" by Kazuhiko Fukuda, published by Charles E Tuttle Company, 1st edition 1970. An inscription inside shows it belonged to Robin Spencer. One of the illustrations (Flagstone Pavement of Tenju-an Garden) somewhat resembles the Carpet Path at York Gate which can be seen <a href="https://www.heritageyorkgate.org.uk/items/show/137" title="Carpet Path">here</a>, suggesting that this book may have provided the inspiration.
York Gate Archive
Copyright Kazuhiko Fukuda
Book
Images
YGA02056.tif, (book front cover)
YGA02057.tif, (illustration of path)
YGA02058.tif (inscription naming Robin Spencer as owner)
YGA02059.tif (entire dustcover)
YGA02060.tif (book without dustcover)
Telephone Interview with Christine King - YGA02017
Telephone Interview, Oral History
Transcript of a recorded telephone interview with Christine King, Sybil’s niece and goddaughter describing her memories of the family and memories of the garden, from when it was purchased and through the subsequent years
Meg Morton
York Gate Archive
06-13-2019
CC BY-NC-ND v4.0 2023 York Gate Archive
Document
Sound, Text
YGA02055.M4A, YGA02017.pdf
Interview with Peter (Tom) Snodgrass - YGA02013
Interview, Oral History
Recording and transcript of an interview with Peter Snodgrass (known as Tom) who delivered groceries to York Gate; Sybil used to show him round and give him gardening tips
Anne Papworth-Smith
York Gate Archive
11-12-2019
CC BY-NC-ND v4.0 2023 York Gate Archive
Audio File, Document
Sound, Text
YGA02051.WAV, YGA02013.pdf
Interview with Peter Vernon - YGA02007
Interview, Oral History
Recording and transcript of an interview with Peter Vernon who joined Robin’s firm as an articled clerk; went out on surveys with Robin; used to buy Robin’s lunch
Anne Papworth-Smith
York Gate Archive
01-29-2019
CC BY-NC-ND v4.0 2023 York Gate Archive
Audio File, Document
Sound, Text
YGA02045.WAV, YGA02007.pdf
Interview with Peter Spencer - YGA02006
Interview, Oral History
Recording and transcript of an interview with Peter Spencer a distant relative, who describes his memories of one visit to York Gate
Anne Papworth-Smith
York Gate Archive
07-08-2019
CC BY-NC-ND v4.0 2023 York Gate Archive
Audio File, Document
Sound, Text
YGA02044.WAV, YGA02006.pdf
Interview with Peter Handley - YGA02005
Interview, Oral History
Recording and transcript of an interview with Peter Handley, work colleague and friend of Robin who attended dinner parties at York Gate
Anne Papworth Smith
York Gate Archive
06-20-2019
CC BY-NC-ND v4.0 2023 York Gate Archive
Audio File, Document,
Sound, Text
YGA02043.WAV, YGA02005.pdf
Interview with John Holroyd - YGA02001
Interview, Oral History
Recording and transcript of an interview with John Holroyd a close friend of Robin from school days, who had holidays with Robin. He describes his memories of Robin buying artefacts and was on a trip with Robin when he died
Anne Papworth-Smith
York Gate Archive
04-08-2019
CC BY-NC-ND v4.0 2023 York Gate Archive
Audio File, Document
Sound, Text
YGA02039.WAV, YGA02001.pdf,
Interview with Christine Neville - YGA01997
Oral History, Interview
Recording and transcript of an interview with Christine Neville who worked in Robin’s office, was Robin’s friend and attended and helped with events in the garden.
Anne Papworth-Smith
York Gate Archive
07-18-2018
CC BY-NC-ND v4.0 2023 York Gate Archive
Audio File, Document
Sound, Text
YGA02035.WAV, YGA01997.pdf
Interview with Julia Davies - YGA01996
Oral History, Interview
Recording and transcript of an interview with Julia Davies who worked as Robin’s secretary for 30 years;. She was Robin’s close friend, attended dinner parties, and helped with events.
Linda Robinson
York Gate Archive
07-19-2018
CC BY-NC-ND v4.0 2021 York Gate Archive
Audio File, Document
Sound, Text
YGA02034.WAV, YGA01996.pdf
Interview with Jack Jowett - YGA01992
Oral History, Interview
Recording and transcript of an interview with Jack Jowett, a business acquaintance of Fred and Robin
Linda Robinson
York Gate Archive
07-31-2017
CC BY-NC-ND v4.0 2021 York Gate Archive
Audio File, Document
Sound, Text
YGA02030.WAV, YGA01992.pdf