You are here: Home>Archive Catalogue>Buildings/churches>Butlers Court>Newspaper cuttings relating to Butler's Court Newspaper cuttings relating to Butler's CourtReference number B-BuCt/NC Records in this SectionNewspaper cutting entitled "The Final Farewell"Cutting from The Advertiser April 10th 2002, on the occasion of the Queen Mother’s death, recalling her visit with Charles de Gaulle to Butler’s Court. Comments by Dominic Grieve MP. Also Venture Scout Maxine Bateman kept vigil over the Queen Mother’s coffin B-BuCt/NC/001 Date: 24/06/2002Newspaper Cutting entitled "Queen makes morale boosting visit to Beaconsfield".Photo of the Queen Mother and General de Gaulle visiting Butler’s Court in 1941, when it was used as a convalescent home for the Free French Navy. B-BuCt/NC/002 Date: 1989Newspaper article entitled "The town's French connection"(2 copies)Article and photographs from the Beaconsfield Advertiser about Butler’s Court early history and its use as a convalescent home for the Free French in the second world war. Also includes 4 photographs. B-BuCt/NC/003 Date: 1983Newspaper cutting entitled "Council is saved war plaque cost" and photograph about the monument to the Free French in Shepherds Lane Cemetery.The Bucks Advertiser article covers the replacement of a monument to the Free French; it includes a photograph of plaque carved by the Town Crier (Dick Smith) and painted by local artist (Paul L ‘Esperance). B-BuCt/NC/004 Date: 1993Newspaper article entitled "Bulldozers aimed at historic home".Article on the demolition of Butler’s Court and development of site by St James. Also includes a photograph of Reg Hadwin looking at the plans for the re-development of Butler’s Court. B-BuCt/NC/005 Date: 2008Newspaper cutting entitled "Call to restore wood to its former glory".Potential work to restore Geary’s Piece, an area of woodland near the A40, to state of Parkway Strip following 40 years of decline. B-BuCt/NC/006 Date: 2002Newspaper cutting entitled "Wall has a tale to tell".French graffiti from when Butler’s Court was used as a convalescence home during the war was shown to Antoine Vallee during his visit from Arjo Wiggins, France. B-BuCt/NC/007 Date: 1994Newspaper cutting entitled "January 1897".Fire damage in dressing room of Butler’s Court in January 1897 reported 100 years on in 1997. B-BuCt/NC/008 Date: 1997Newspaper cutting entitled 'Ray retires after 42 years with firm'.The newspaper cutting, with photograph of Ray Poynter, gives a brief profile of life including 42 years with Arjo Wiggins Appleton. B-BuCt/NC/009 Date: [1993-1996]Newspaper cuttings on Sheet - both sides - entitled "Free French Honoured"; New plaque to be dedicated"; Plaque facts please" and "French join town in remembering sailors"Publicity gained from the rededication of the plaque to French sailors at Shepherds Lane cemetery. Lists dignitaries who attended and including four photographs. B-BuCt/NC/011 Date: 1993Newspaper cutting concerning proposed development of Butler's CourtItems includes some historical notes on Butler’s Court. B-BuCt/NC/012 Date: 2008Newspaper cutting entitled 'Time running out for Butler's Court'.Newspaper cutting, with coloured photograph, refers to attempts being made to protect the 100 year old building of Butler’s Court from being acquired by a housing developer. The article also includes a brief description of the history of the building. B-BuCt/NC/013 Date: 2008Newspaper article entitled "Butler's Court Options".Article regarding possible options for Butler’s Court which is to be redeveloped. B-BuCt/NC/014 Date: 2008Magazine article regarding the Beaconsfield Round Table Carnival Procession.Article describes the float from Wiggins Teape with a theme – Kon Tiki sails again into Europe. B-BuCt/NC/015 Date: 1973Newspaper cutting entitled "A tribute to a tree".Reports felling of Burke’s Cedar tree at Butler’s Court after being damaged by heavy snowfall. B-BuCt/NC/016 Date: 1983Newspaper cutting entitled 'French sailor remembers Butlers Court'.Newspaper cutting with photograph showing unveiling of plaque in memory of the fighting French. The article is regarding the reunion of former sailor and his nurse 52 years after they first met. The nurse was Murial Nublat and the sailor was Gaston Fanz. B-BuCt/NC/017 Date: 1993Ray retires after 42 years with firmRay Pointer retired after 42 years with Arjo Wiggins Appleton, previously Wiggins Teape. B-BuCt/NC/018 Date: 1992 No CommentsStart the ball rolling by posting a comment on this page! Add a comment about this pageYour email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *Your comment:Name * Email * Website Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.I consent to my name and e-mail address being stored along with this comment, and to the website editors communicating with me by e-mail about the comment if necessary. My name may be published alongside the comment on the website, but my e-mail address will not be published. My information will not be shared with any third party (see our Privacy Statement - opens in a new window). * Δ Browse the archiveBeaconsfield archiveCollection: Butlers CourtSection: Newspaper cuttings relating to Butler's CourtItem: Newspaper cutting entitled "The Final Farewell"Item: Newspaper Cutting entitled "Queen makes morale boosting visit to Beaconsfield".Item: Newspaper article entitled "The town's French connection"(2 copies)Item: Newspaper cutting entitled "Council is saved war plaque cost" and photograph about the monument to the Free French in Shepherds Lane Cemetery.Item: Newspaper article entitled "Bulldozers aimed at historic home".Item: Newspaper cutting entitled "Call to restore wood to its former glory".Item: Newspaper cutting entitled "Wall has a tale to tell".Item: Newspaper cutting entitled "January 1897".Item: Newspaper cutting entitled 'Ray retires after 42 years with firm'.Item: Newspaper cuttings on Sheet - both sides - entitled "Free French Honoured"; New plaque to be dedicated"; Plaque facts please" and "French join town in remembering sailors"Item: Newspaper cutting concerning proposed development of Butler's CourtItem: Newspaper cutting entitled 'Time running out for Butler's Court'.Item: Newspaper article entitled "Butler's Court Options".Item: Magazine article regarding the Beaconsfield Round Table Carnival Procession.Item: Newspaper cutting entitled "A tribute to a tree".Item: Newspaper cutting entitled 'French sailor remembers Butlers Court'.Item: Ray retires after 42 years with firm Browse by century:1st (154 pages)2nd (154 pages)3rd (166 pages)4th (169 pages)5th (179 pages)6th (172 pages)7th (179 pages)8th (181 pages)9th (197 pages)10th (225 pages)11th (327 pages)12th (421 pages)13th (714 pages)14th (801 pages)15th (921 pages)16th (1154 pages)17th (1774 pages)18th (2515 pages)19th (3685 pages)20th (12356 pages)21st (5523 pages)
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