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Fred and Sybil Spencer's Wedding Reception - YGA00026
Newspaper photograph of Sybil and Fred's wedding reception (02.09.1931), cutting the cake.
Names on reverse: 'Mabel Spencer, Kathleen Spencer (Fred's sisters, on left side), Freda & Eileen (Sybil's sisters, on right side): bridesmaids; best man (Dr…
Names on reverse: 'Mabel Spencer, Kathleen Spencer (Fred's sisters, on left side), Freda & Eileen (Sybil's sisters, on right side): bridesmaids; best man (Dr…
Fred, Sybil and Robin Spencer - YGA00035
Fred, Sybil and Robin Spencer smartly dressed to go out
Frederick and Sybil Spencer's Wedding - YGA00025
Newspaper photograph of Sybil and Fred standing in a doorway in the rain, after their wedding (02.09.1931), surrounded by women
Heydays Group Reading Twelfth Night - YGA00187
Heydays Group reading Twelfth Night in the Pinetum
Interview with Anne Wivell - YGA01987
Recording and transcript of an interview with Anne Wivell who attended Sybil’s open days and the evening events that followed; memories of Sybil include when she had her portrait painted.
Interview with Biddy Marshall - YGA01983
Recording and transcript of an interview with Biddy Marshall, former county organiser for the National Gardens Scheme, who knew Sybil well. She talks about her memories of the garden and amateur dramatic performances held there.
Interview With Brenda Bedford - YGA01984
Recorded Interview with Brenda Bedford, wife of Tony Bedford, Robin’s friend and Sybil’s accountant; attended and hosted dinner parties (audio file and transcript)
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.
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 Geoff Bradbury - YGA01998
Recording and transcript of an interview with Geoff Bradbury who chaired Adel Horticultural Society and often visited the garden