Baptism certificate, 16 Feb 1888.
14-page essay by Bertha Turner, entitled 'What I Mean By a Personal Doctor', about the history and importance of personal/family doctors. The essay won the Butterworth Prize, and was published in The Journal of the College of General Practitioners in 1964. At the top of the booklet, someone (possibly Bertha) has written "With my love."
Illustrated magazine made by members of the Turner and Davies-Colley family.
Contents:
(1) Dedication by B.D.C. [Beatrix Davis-Colley]
Decorated by R.T. [Ruth Turner]
(2) Schoolgirls by M.C.T. [Aunt Mab Charlewood Turner]
Illustrated by M.D.C. [Margaret Davies-Colley]
(3) The would be artist by M.T. [possibly Marian Turner]
(4) A recollection of August 29th by G.C.T. [George Charlewood Turner]
Illustrated by M.D.C [Margaret Davies-Colley]
(5) A new governess by B.T. [Bertha Turner]
(6) She by G.C.T. [George Charlewood Turner]
Illustrated by M.D.C. [Margaret Davies-Colley
(7) Susannah Jane or Greed Gratified by A.C.T. [Arthur Charlewood Turner]
(8) Thoughts by Benjy the dog
Illustrated by M.D.C [Margaret Davies-Colley]
(9) Editorial notes
List of contents and illustrated by H.S.D.C. [Hilda Davies-Colley]
Illustrated magazine made by members of the Turner and Davies-Colley family.
Contents:
(1) Editorial Letter by B.D-C. [Beatrix Davies-Colley]
(2) In Memoriam – Sophie Davies Colley by R.T. [Ruth Turner]
(3) Schoolgirls by M.C.T. [Aunt Mab Charlewood Turner]
Illustrated by M.D-C. [Margaret Davies-Colley]
(4) Picture of a Streamer by C.M.C.T. [unknown]
(5) The Year by D. D-C. [unknown]
Illustrated by M.D-C. [Margaret Davies-Colley]
(6) Roses in the desert by E.E.T. [Edith Emma Turner]
(7) A Pilgrim Song by M.C.T. [Aunt Mab Charlewood Turner]
(8) Just a Story by M.T. [Marian Turner]
(9) A Letter from Miss Harriet Crawley to Miss Fanny Bennett describing the ‘May Week’ at Cambridge (private and confidential)
(10) Ode on the Return of Winter to London by H.P. [unknown]
(11) Bedham by F.M.C.T. [Francis McDougall Charlewood Turner]
(12) Family News
- Rachel and Francis had that term started on their school career. Rachel at Miss Lacey's and Francis at the Highgate Junior School
- A short account of the wedding of Harry Turner and Muriel by Sophie Turner
Editorial Notes
Bonne Nuit by B.T. [Bertha Turner]
Illustrated by M. D-C and B.T. [Margaret Davis-Colley and Bertha Turner]
Illustrated magazine made by members of the Turner and Davies-Colley family.
Contents:
(1) Editors Letter by B. D-C [Beatrix Davies-Colley]
(2) Drawing of Aunt Edith [Edith Emma Turner] by M.D-C. [Margaret Davies-Colley]
(3) Schoolgirls (concluded) by M.C.T. [Aunty Mab Charlewood Turner]
(4) The Adventures of a Mouse by C.A.C.T. [unknown]
(5) A Fortnight in Florence by S.T. [unknown]
(6) Lussa’s Journey by F.M.C.T. [Francis McDougall Charlewood Turner]
Illustrated by M.D-C [Margaret Davies-Colley] and by F.M.C.T. [Francis McDougall Charlewood Turner]
(7) ? by M. D-C [Margaret Davies-Colley]
(8) Flowers of the Year by B.T. [Bertha Turner]
(9) Correspondence Column
(10) Family News
- 9 May 1906 birth of Claude Henry to harry and Muriel
- Bobby [Robert Davies-Colley] has just finished his student career and has been gratefully accepted by various eminent Doctors as a member of the medical profession
- Bertha’s familiar pigtail has disappeared into a tiny, tidy bun
(11) Editorial Notes
Illustrated magazine made by members of the Turner and Davies-Colley family.
Contents:
(1) Editorial letter
(2) The Pastoral by B.D-C. [Beatrix Davies-Colley], R.T. [Ruth Turner], B.T. [Bertha Turner], R.C.T. [Ralph Charlewood Turner], G.C.T [George Charlewood Turner] and F.K.G [unknown]
Illustrated by M.D-C. [Margaret Davies-Colley]
(3) Life’s Melody by G.C.T. [George Charlewood Turner]
Music by M.T. [Marian Turner]
(4) In a French Village by G.J.G. [unknown]
(5) How a Witch’s Spell was Broken and How Pearls Came by F.Mc.D.C.T. [Francis McDougall Charlewood Turner]
(6) Thoughts by Benjy the dog
Illustrated by M.D.C. [Margaret Davies-Colley]
(7) Letter to the Editors by H.C.T. [Henry Charlewood Turner]
(8) My Page by A.C.T. [Arthur Charlewood Turner]
(9) Portraits by H.A.C.T. [unknown]
(10) Correspondence Column
(11) Family News
- Their Aunt Rosie moved to Dulwich
- Ruth turned 21
- Austin started studying at Wellington School
- Walter William Joyce (husband of Mary Charlewood Turner) was promoted to the living at Brislington
- Albery became the father of a daughter
(12) Editorial Notes
List of Contents illustrated by H.S.D-C. [Hilda Davies-Colley]
Illustrated magazine made by members of the Turner and Davies-Colley family.
Contents:
(1) Letter [not in magazine]
(2) The Forest by B.T. [Bertha Turner]
Illustrated by M.D-C. [Margaret Davies-Colley]
(3) The Voice by H.C.T. [Henry Charlewood Turner]
(4) The Awakening of the Princess by O.W. [unknown]
(5) The Hand of Zelissa by M.D-C. [Margaret Davies-Colley]
Illustrated by M.D-C. [Margaret Davies-Colley]
(6) One Page Story Competition [Competitors include “Lettice”, George Charlewood Turner, Francis Turner, Marian Turner, and Ruth Turner]
(7) Family News
- Arthur Charlewood Turner became a Fellow
- Robert Davies-Colley was engaged to Emily
- Walter William Joyce and Mary Davies-Colley left Brislington, and Walter was appointed to the living of East Pennard
- Henry Charlewood Turner left Vienna and returned to England. He moved into Cambridge House and was teaching at Catford School
(8) Editorial notes
Illustrated magazine made by members of the Turner and Davies-Colley family.
Contents:
(1) Letter from B.D-C. [Beatrix Davies-Colley]
(2) The Forest by B.T. [Bertha Turner]
Illustrated by M. D-C [Margaret Davies-Colley] and B.T. [Bertha Turner]
(3) A Tanagra by I.S. [unknown]
(4) A Misspent Evening by G.C.T. [George Charlewood Turner]
Illustrated by M. D-C [Margaret Davies-Colley]
(5) An 8 o’clock walk as seen by B.T. [Bertha Turner] and M. D-C [Margaret Davies-Colley]
(6) The Awakening of the Princess by O.W. [unknown]
(7) To the Mist by F.M.C.T. [Francis McDougall Charlewood Turner]
(8) Life of a Red Admiral by F.P. [unknown]
(9) Berlood! Berlood!! Berlood!!! By A.C.T. [Arthur Charlewood Turner]
Correspondence Column
Family News
- Glad to welcome new members of the family:
Peter Thomas – born 28 June at East Pennard
Theodora – born 5 August at Congleton - Bobby [Robert Davies-Colley] was now on the staff of Guy’s Hospital. He has consulting rooms and is starting practice “the outward sign of which is that he must never be seen in South London without a frock coat and top hat”.
- Aunt Mab was in Bath for a few weeks for treatment.
- Arthur is in Strasburg studying Theology together with the habits and language of the German people.
- Francis ought to be at W. Parry’s School but is prevented by the whoops
- 23 Nov – Dr Eleanor passed her final examinations for London M.B.B.S.
Editorial Notes
Letters from Edith Turner, Ruth Turner, and Francis Turner to Bertha Turner. The letters cover Francis Turner's air accident, Bertha's medical exams, and family health. Includes:
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Letter, c. 1914 - 1918, from Francis to Bertha , addressed from the 57 Flying squadron
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Handwritten copy of letter (MCPP/FT/2/1/1/7 - Letter from Cuthbert Hiatt about Francis Turner's air accident) copied out by Ruth to Bertha with her thoughts at the end
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Clipping from The Times, 1918, with the details of Francis Turner's Distinguished Flying Cross award
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Letter, c. 1918, from Francis in a hospital in London, updating Bertha on his health and asking after hers
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Letter from Francis, 13 October 1918, to Bertha about career possibilities, and his feelings about the Royal Flying Corps
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Letter from Francis, 19 May 1924, to Bertha wishing her good luck for her exams and discussing his "valuable prize"
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Letter from Francis, 18 June 1925, to Bertha about the death of A.C. Benson and about her exam results, including a clipping about Benson
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Letter from Francis, c. 1925, discussing Bertha's exams
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Note from Francis, c. 1925, congratulating Bertha on her medicine exam results
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Letter from Francis, 1929, about Bertha's "upset" and "convalescence"
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Letter from Francis, 24 November 1930, informing Bertha of his ill health
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Letter from Francis, 3 January 1931, apologising for his delay in writing, and asking after her patients
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Letter from Francis, 11 November 1931, to Bertha about her health, and giving his opinions on Armistice Day