Le Court Opening Speeches – 1955
A recording of the speeches made on the occasion of the opening of the new Le Court building which was funded by the Carnegie United Kingdom Trust. Speeches from: Leonard...
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35 Squadron
Leonard Cheshire with his crew some time between 1941-1942 whilst serving with RAF No. 35 Squadron (No. 4 (B) Group) Linton-on-Ouse. The photo shows from Left to right, starting at the...
Headstone at Cavendish
Headstone to Leonard Cheshire's grave in the Catholic cemetery in Cavendish. Noted on the headstone: In ever loving memory of our adored husband and father Leonard Group Captain Lord Cheshire....
Laying the Le Court Foundation Stone
Leonard Cheshire laying the foundation stone at Le Court. Also present are Leonard's parents, Professor Geoffrey Cheshire and Primrose, along with his brother, Christopher....
Recording ‘Thoughts for the Future’
Leonard Cheshire recording the David Lean film 'Thoughts for the Future' in which he discussed future plans for the Leonard Cheshire Foundation without him as Founder...
Come see our exhibition
...both homes and the history of our charity’s founder Group Captain Leonard Cheshire VC. Some new photographs of Group Captain Leonard Cheshire’s RAF years will also be on display. Leonard...
Thanking the Carnegie Trust for the new Le Court
Leonard Cheshire giving a speech to accept the new Le Court building funded by the Carnegie Trust. Leonard's father, Professor Geoffrey Cheshire (with clasped hands) is also present....
Archive Oral Histories – Carmel Short
An oral history recording with Carmel Short, a former volunteer at Le Court between 1953-1975 and former Secretary for the Cheshire Foundation from 1968-1977. Subtitles are available. Carmel talks about...
The Queen Mother at Le Court
Leonard Cheshire,Ted Steaman and others with the Queen Mother during her visit to open Le Court...
The Queen Mother inside Le Court
Leonard Cheshire and Ted Steaman with The Queen Mother at the printing press for the Cheshire Smile. Taken during the opening of the new Le Court building...