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- 1962 - 1993 (Creation)
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1 volume, paper
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A scrapbook containing a variety of newspaper cuttings, letters and published pamphlets including:
A letter from John Betjeman to FB dated 26th March 1965, saying that he had enjoyed "your gorgeous report on St Albans by William Dowsing". He addresses FB as "Dear and golden Doctor" and concludes by saying "you are one of the great men of the age".
Copy of the funeral service for FB held at St Giles's Church, South Mymms, 19th March 1969
A copy of the Memorial Service and the address given in Jesus College Chapel by the Venerable J. du B. Lance, Archdeacon of Wells, 26th April 1969
Obituaries of F.B. that appeared in The Times, The Church Times, Hertfordshire Countryside and various church newsletters
Reviews of 'It's a Don's Life'
Programme for the Dedication of the Brittain Memorial Doors of Jesus College, 10th November 1973
At the back of the volume, loose, are various articles published after his death which refer to FB