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Prospectus for "These Things the Poets Said" by The Pear Tree Press

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c.1935

Anthology of poems written by friends of Edward Thomas in his memory, compiled by Robert Eckert Jr. Includes pencil annotations

Handwritten stanza of poetry written by John Drinkwater on the back of a Lords cricket card

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c.1935

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Written in pencil. Card for an England versus South Africa cricket match on 29 June 1935

Reads "Thus I survey the varied scene, And meditate upon the time, When proud Elizabeth was queen, and Shakespeare made his golden rhyme"

Letter from Robert Eckert Junior to Julian Thomas regarding binding of "The Woodland Life" in red

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1 August 1935

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Programme for concert in remembrance of John Drinkwater

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30 June 1937

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

For the benefit of Drinkwater's daughter, Penelope Ann. Held at 16 Charles Street, Mayfair

Letter from Robert Eckert Junior to Julian Thomas regarding his book on Edward Thomas and review in Country Life by Miss V H Friedlaender

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30 August 1937

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Auction catalogue for the sale of the "Drinkwater Collection of Pottery"

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21 May 1937

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Catalogue of the collection of old English stoneware, old English Delft, Martin-ware and continental pottery belonging to John Drinkwater

Auction catalogue for the sale of the "John Drinkwater Collection of Literary Manuscripts"

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31 May 1937

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Catalogue for the sale of literary manuscripts, presentation books, modern drawings, pictures and relics belonging to John Drinkwater

Newspaper cuttings reporting the unveiling of the Edward Thomas memorial stone at Steep and tablet at Berryfield Cottage, Steep

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3 - 8 October 1937

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Features photographs of Helen Thomas and John Masefield at both events

Programme and invitation to the unveiling of the John Drinkwater Memorial Bronze

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23 October 1937

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Held at Leytonstone Branch Library in the presence of Mrs Drinkwater and the Earl of Sandwich. Includes invitation card sent to Wilfrid Gibson, with annotation by him on reverse

Copy of blueprint for Edward Thomas memorial plaque on the Shoulder of Mutton

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c.1937

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Reads "This hillside is dedicated to the memory of Edward Thomas: Poet: Born in Lambeth 3rd March 1878, Killed in the Battle of Arras 9th April 1917. And I rose up and knew that I was tired and continued my journey"

Leaflet with details of the Edward Thomas memorial fund and memorials on the Shoulder of Mutton and Berryfield Cottage

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c.1937

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Letter from J Frederick Hogg, Librarian at Battersea Public Library, to Julian Thomas regarding the display of a lithograph portrait of Edward Thomas

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17 June 1937

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Includes pencil annotations

Obituaries for Lascelles Abercrombie

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October - November 1938

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Press cuttings from various newspapers

Article "Wilfrid Gibson" by Walter de la Mare

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1938

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Published in "New Literature". Review of "Coming and Going", praising Gibson's "profound sympathy with, and understanding of the men whose destiny it is to make their living against long odds, in danger, difficulty, and often in despair"

Memorial service programme in memory of Lascelles Abercrombie by The Gregnog Press

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12 December 1938

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Service held at St Martin in the Fields, London. Includes card invitation. Programme includes poems by Abercrombie

"Behold, This Dreamer" by Walter de la Mare

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1939

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Published by Faber and Faber, London. Inscribed "Tatty & Felix from John"

Letter from E S P Haynes to Julian Thomas accompanying an enclosed "review" [now missing]

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1 November 1939

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Letter from E S P Haynes to Julian Thomas asking him not to return a book

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3 November 1939

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Includes handwritten note "Moore does mention sacrifices made by your father"

"Transcript of unsigned M.S. discovered in cavity in large [?] stone erected on "Shoulder of Mutton Hill""

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1939

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Description of note found by Edward Eastaway Thomas. Reads "in loving remembrance of my dear dad who help[ed] to build his old home, also the big one here he climb[ed] this hill to eat his bread & cheese, Steep his old home. 12 children born in Steep and neberhood [sic], died Dec, 1936 aged 91 and 9 month"

Typescript of article "The Coming of Autumn" by Edward Thomas

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(c.1940s) 30 October 1896

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Published in The Speaker 22 October 1898

Includes annotation "Typed sic from TS in possession of R L Watson"

Letter from F A Richards, Borough Librarian for Battersea, to Julian Thomas regarding the involvement of his father P H Thomas in the "Battersea Parliament"

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9 January 1940

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Includes newspaper cutting "Election in Clapham: Sir A Du Cros's Retirement" showing P H Thomas polled 2790 votes at the December 1918 General Election

Article "Edward Thomas: Poet and Soldier" by J H B Peel

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c.1940s

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Published in "The Literary Guide"

Article "Fame Too Late" by Henry W Nevinson

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March 1940

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Publication unknown. Discusses Edward Thomas. Annotated

Letter from F A Richards, Borough Librarian for Battersea, to Julian Thomas regarding search for information on his father's connection with the "Battersea Parliament"

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5 January 1940

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

"Birmingham Repertory Theatre: The Playhouse and the Man" by Thomas C Kemp

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1943

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Published by Cornish Brothers Limited, Birmingham

Programme for the first production of "Kestrel Edge" by Wilfrid Gibson performed by The Second Company of The Adelphi Players

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1944

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Produced by Lewis Casson

"An Unstamped Letter in our Rural Letter Box" Christmas greeting

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1944

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Annual Christmas greeting from Robert Frost. 2,050 copies printed by The Spiral Press, New York. This was one of the 300 copies printed with Frost's name as the sender. This poem was collected in "Steeple Bush" published 1947

Postcard from E H W Meyerstein to Rowland Watson with poem "To my Editor, if I have one"

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19 June 1944

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

With pencil annotation

Article "A Note on Edward Thomas" by Gordon Bottomley

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September 1945

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Published in The Welsh Review volume 4 number 3

Newspaper advert for "The Outpost" by Wilfrid Wilson Gibson

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25 August 1945

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

An advert by Oxford University Press for the release of the second impression of "The Outpost", including quotations of reviews by "The Friend", and "John o'London's Weekly"

Newspaper article "Northern Poem is Masterpiece" by David Martin

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8 June 1947

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Published in Reynolds Sunday. A review of "Coldknuckles" praising Gibson's use of "regional lore and dialect", whilst always maintaining a high level of "imagination and wordmanship"

Newspaper article "Mr Gibson"

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13 June 1947

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Published in the Manchester Guardian, author "H I'A F". A review of "Coldknuckles" praising Gibson's handling of the Northumbrian dialect. The cutting was forwarded to Frederick Mullen Ltd. and is glued to a pre-printed form

Poem "Edward Thomas" by Ralph Lawrence

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Autumn 1947

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Newspaper unknown

Newspaper article "Dramatic Poem"

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c.1947

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Published in John O'London, author "W M". A review of "Coldknuckles", praising the "touch of magic in the description of his opening chapter"

Letter from unknown to Julian Thomas thanking him for sending a book of essays and hoping to meet his daughter on her travels to the USA

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1 September 1947

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

"One Step Backward Taken" Christmas greeting

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1947

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Annual Christmas greeting from Robert Frost. 3,050 copies printed by The Spiral Press, New York. This was one of the 350 copies printed with Frost's name as the sender. This poem was collected in "Steeple Bush published 1947

Newspaper article "Mr Wilfrid Gibson's New Work"

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c.1947

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Publication and author unknown. Review of "Coldknuckles" praising its "pace...sureness...and characterisation"

Newspaper article "Narrative in Verse"

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13 May 1947

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Published in The Daily Telegraph, author unknown. A review of Coldknuckles praising its "racy narrative" and comparing his characterisation to Thomas Hardy. With pencil annotations

Newspaper article "In Good Voice" by J C Trewin

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31 August 1947

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Published in The Observer. A review of "Coldknuckles" praising it as an "uncommonly expert story-poem, own cousin to the swift, surging narratives of Masefield". With pencil annotations

Book jacket for "Coldknuckles" by Wilfrid Gibson

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1947

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Pencil inscription "Michael Gibson, 33, Nella Rd, W6"

Typescript of radio talk "Edward Thomas" by Clifford Dyment

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10 September 1948

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

With pencil annotation

"Robert E Lee: a play in nine scenes" by John Drinkwater

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1948

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Published by Sidgwick & Jackson, London

Article "Battersea 'Immortal' honoured"

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c. May 1949

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Author and publication unknown. Discusses the unveiling of the plaque in honour of Edward Thomas at 61 Shelgate Road

Article "For Your Bookshelf: A Proud and Solitary Welsh Poet" by A G Prys-Jones

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28 September 1949

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Published in the Western Mail & South Wales News. Review of "The Collected Poems of Edward Thomas"

Typed extract recounting a visit by Wilfrid Gibson to Rupert Brooke at Grantchester

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c.1950s

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Includes a description of how Brooke wrote poetry. With ink annotations

Newspaper article "Robert Frost in England: Poets in the West Midlands" by Louis Mertins

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9 August 1950

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Published in the Manchester Guardian. Focuses on Frost's time in England and its effect both on his career, and on the lives of Gibson, Brooke, Abercrombie and Thomas. Describes Frost's rise to fame and the importance of John Haines as his "constant champion"

Typed extract reporting reluctance of Wilfrid Gibson to show his work to Walter de la Mare

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c.1950s

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Quotes Gibson "I didn't show [the songs] to de la Mare because they weren't finished when he was here, and anyhow he is quite out of sympathy with my work at anytime... But it is better to have a friend than to write the loveliest song in the world". With ink annotations

Typescript of poem "To Wilfrid Gibson"

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c.1950s

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Stanzas include "No Pious Dream", "The Tale of Toil" and "Deaths Many"

"Doom to Bloom" Christmas greeting

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1950

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Annual Christmas greeting from Robert Frost. 3,750 copies printed by The Spiral Press, New York. This was one of 400 copies printed with Frost's name as the sender. With wood engravings by Fritz Eichenberg. The poem was collected in "The Clearing" published 1962 with the title "Our Doom to Bloom"

Typescript letters from Edward Thomas to "Dad" David Uzzell

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(c.1950s) 25 April 1897 - 7 December 1916

Part of Dymock Poets Special Collection

Typescript of original letters. With ink annotation

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