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...
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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...
Archive Oral Histories – Frances Hopwood
An oral history recording with Frances Hopwood, a former resident at Le Court, and former editor of the Cheshire Smile. Frances discusses living in two Cheshire Homes - Gerrards Cross...
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...
Leonard’s Order of Merit
Leonard and Elizabeth Cheshire in the grounds of Buckingham Palace with Leonard holding his Order of Merit...
Earl Ferrers opens Staunton Harold Hall
Earl Ferrers (standing) opens Staunton Harold Hall as a Cheshire Home in 1954. Leonard Cheshire is seated beside him....
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...