Going for a ride
People in their motorised vehicles in garden of the old Le Court building. Written on the reverse of the photograph by Leonard Cheshire: 'Chalkie White, married and went to live...
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Guest blog: Volunteering in a Pandemic
...weather. No garden to enjoy in wintertime and I was feeling pretty low. But the project had moved on a little and there were now films to check the subtitling...
At Home with Le Court
A silent film created by Neville Thomas depicting the early days at Le Court Cheshire Home, including the demolition of the old Le Court house and day-to-day life with residents...
Founded on Failure
A broadcast from Le Court Cheshire Home, including conversations with Leonard Cheshire and several residents from the early days of the home. Subtitles are available for this film. This film is...
Heatherley
A film describing how Pamela and Rowland Farrell founded the Heatherley Cheshire Home, including details of the bungalows that were built for couples on the Heatherley grounds. Subtitles are available...
Living Proof
A film showing life at Le Court Cheshire Home, discussing accommodation, relationships and activities. An award-winning Le Court Film Unit production. Subtitles are available for this film. This film is also...
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...
Woodland walk
Head of Home and a woman pushing a female resident in a wheelchair in the grounds of Hydon Hill...
Cheshire Smile March 1985
Number 109 : Editors: Frances Hopwood and Dennis Jarrett. Follow-up article from Liz Briggs about the changes in her life since moving into her own home. Moira and Allan Jackson,...
Archive Oral Histories – Trevor Protheroe
An oral history recording with Trevor Protheroe, a former gardener and handyman at Le Court Cheshire Home. Trevor discusses the early days at Le Court, and recounts his memories of...