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A portrait of Sybil Spencer, seated in the garden at York Gate

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 Tony Bedford who was a friend of Robin from school days; Sybil’s accountant; attended and hosted dinner parties; and suggested to Sybil that she leave York Gate to the Gardeners Royal Benevolent Society.

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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.

Sybil standing in the Dell, young trees and many flowers, York Gate House in the background.

Early picture of Sybil looking at a peat garden, at the end of the Old Orchard, in front of the small white gate with the duck run beyond. Slide numbered 86