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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...
Come to Our Home
Leonard Cheshire talks about the philosophy of the Cheshire Homes, and encourages people to help out at their local Cheshire Home. Subtitles are available for this film. Read our Guest...
On Reflection: Staunton Harold
Leonard Cheshire describes how Staunton Harold Hall became a Cheshire Home. Part of the On Reflection: In Conversation with Leonard Cheshire series. Subtitles are available for this film....
On Reflection: Predannack Moor
Leonard Cheshire describes the early expansion of Le Court and the beginnings of the second Cheshire Home in Cornwall - St Teresa's. Part of the On Reflection: In Conversation with...
On Reflection: Pause for Thought
Leonard Cheshire discusses his TB diagnosis and his stay at Midhurst Sanitorium, and how this impacted his work with the Cheshire Homes. Part of the On Reflection: In Conversation with...
Archive Oral Histories – Biddy Murray
An oral history recording with Biddy Murray, a former volunteer at Mayfield House and Heatherley Cheshire Homes. Subtitles are available. Biddy talks about Dr Ginger Farrell and his wife Pam...
Archive Oral Histories – Peggie and Bill
An oral history recording with Peggie and Bill, former care staff at Le Court Cheshire Home. Subtitles are available. Bill was sent to work at Le Court in 1949 by...
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...
Archive Oral Histories – Joan Youngs
Interview with volunteer Joan Youngs about her 57 year involvement with Leonard Cheshire. Joan talks about her time volunteering in the early days of St Teresa's home in Cornwall whilst...