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Interview with Geoff Bradbury - YGA01998
Recording and transcript of an interview with Geoff Bradbury who chaired Adel Horticultural Society and often visited the garden
Interview with Christine Neville - YGA01997
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.
Sybil Spencer Walking in the Garden at York Gate - YGA02082
Sybil Spencer walking (with a stick) past the front window of York Gate House
Portrait of Sybil Spencer in the garden at York Gate - YGA02081
A portrait of Sybil Spencer, seated in the garden at York Gate
Interview with Julia Davies - YGA01996
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.
Interview with Joan Cunliffe - YGA01994
Recording and transcript of an interview with Joan Cunliffe. She used to see Sybil in Church and was part of the Church Ladies’ Group which Sybil attended as a speaker.
Interview with Margaret Wildig - YGA01993
Reciording and transcript of an interview with Margaret Wildig, a straw craft expert who undertook craft work alongside Sybil, and introduced Sybil to the root house thatcher.
Interview with Jack Jowett - YGA01992
Recording and transcript of an interview with Jack Jowett, a business acquaintance of Fred and Robin
Interview with Dr Layinka M Swinburne - YGA01990
Recording and transcript of an interview with Dr Layinka M Swinburne who visited York Gate to buy duck eggs; became friendly with Sybil and gave her plants from her own garden.
Interview with Brian Latty - YGA01989
Recording and transcript of an interview with Brian Latty a school friend of Robin, he went with the Spencers to an opera in the Grand Theatre in his early teens.