Telegram from Secretary Air Ministry to the Turner House giving the status of FT’s recovery after the air accident and denying permission to visit.
Telegram from Francis Turner to the Turner house, informing them that he’d arrived in England and was now going to a hospital in or around London, to receive further treatment for injuries sustained in his air accident.
Telegram from L. [Laite?] to "C. of E. Chaplain 59 C.C.S." informing them that Francis Turner has been admitted to the 59th Casualty Clearing station on the Dangerously Ill list, having sustained face wounds and a compound fracture on both jaws. This telegram was forwarded to Edith Turner.
Letter from A. Mansbridge to Edith Turner, sending well-wishes after Francis Turner's air accident.
3 photographs of Edith Emma Turner [née McDougall].
The two sepia photographs are the same, showing Edith Turner with a young man (H. McDougall). One of the photographs is captioned with their names, and with the photographer (E&G. Inggs, Winchester).
The black and white photograph is possibly of Edith Turner in old age, sat on a bench with a younger woman standing behind her. The younger woman may be one of her daughters.
Miscellaneous letters from the Turner family collection.
The letter dated 21 July 1806 is written to a "Mr Bunyon" from [A/ ? Hope].
The remaining letters are addressed to Charlie Matthews, (21 October 1917 - 24 March 1918), and are from Arthur Turner, William Malkin, Ruth Turner, Edith Turner, Charles Turner, Bessie Malkin, and a member of a club that Arthur helped organise.
The letter from Arthur Turner (21 October 1917) concerns his schedule, the war, and the activities of a religious committee.
The remaining letters (January - March 1918) concern an obituary that Charlie Matthews was writing for Arthur Turner in The Challenge, as well as the posthumous publication of an essay by Arthur Turner, 'Concerning Prayer'.
2 letters written by Edith Turner and Charles Turner to their children on Christmas Eve, 1909. They are writing from a hotel in Egypt.
Letters written to Edith Turner, Francis Turner's mother. The majority of the letters are about Francis Turner's air accident during the First World War.
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
2 letters, written by Edith and Charles Turner, to their children on Christmas Eve, 1909. The letters are written from a hotel in Egypt. They talk about their travel plans, thank them for presents, and discuss what they're doing on Christmas Day.
Letter from H. Bryning to Edith Turner, writing for Francis Turner as he “finds the bandages covering his face an obstruction to using his eyes”. The letter contains updates on his condition and on his future travel to England.
Letter from St John Pym to Edith Turner about Francis Turner's air accident. The letter contains an extract from a letter written by his brother Guy Pym (one of Francis' comrades), about Francis Turner's accident.
Letter from Mary Skrine to Edith Turner, sending her condolences after Francis Turner's air accident.
Letter from John H. Skrine (historian and author) to Edith Turner, sending his condolences after Francis Turner's air accident.
Letter from I. Church to Edith Turner giving positive updates about Francis Turner's recovery after his air accident.
Letter from I. Church to Edith Turner, informing her of Francis Turner’s departure to Base Hospital, to receive further treatment for injuries sustained in his air accident.
Letter from I. Church about Francis Turner's air accident, informing Edith Turner that “his general condition is satisfactory”.
Letter from I. Church to Edith Turner giving positive updates about Francis Turner's health after his air accident.
Letter from H.L. Stepney, a neighbour at 26 Clapton Common, sending their well-wishes after Francis Turner's air accident.
Letter from Henry Charlewood Turner to Edith Turner. The letter contains a poem by Henry Charlewood Turner, a discussion of Edith Turner's travel plans, and an account of a ceremony performed by the Austro-Hungarian Emperor.
Letter from H. Bryning to Edith Turner updating her on Francis Turner's condition after his air accident, as they were roommates in the same hospital.
Letter from Francis Turner to Edith Turner from Durham, updating her on the status of the Royal Flying Corps Station he’s at in Durham, waiting for a transfer to another place once it is sorted.
Letter from Francis Turner to Edith Turner about his recovery - his first letter to Edith Turner after the air accident. He writes “Considering that my poor old face was knocked quite flat, I am progressing quite nicely. It ain’t, of course, very comfortable, but it ain’t so bad.”
Letter from Francis Turner to Edith Turner, updating her on his health after his air accident and eventual return to England, as well as his receipt of the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Letter from Francis Turner to Edith Turner, after his arrival at Boulogne with the 57 Squadron.
Letter from Elma M. Pa?, a neighbour at 26 Clapton Common, sending her well-wishes after Francis Turner's air accident.
Letter from Edith Turner to Ralph Turner, informing him of the death of his brother, Arthur Turner. She received a telegram stating that he was killed in action on 16 January 1915.
Letter from E.D. Maud to Edith Turner, relaying information about Francis Turner that they’d heard from Stephen Sykes, an old curate of theirs.
Letter from Cuthbert Hiatt to Edith Turner, updating her on Francis Turner’s recover after his air accident, stating "at one time I was very anxious, now we can safely say there is no danger", and mentioning that he has been awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.
Letter from Cuthbert Hiatt to Edith Turner, giving her detailed information about Francis Turner's air accident.