'Last Chance for Vale Royal' drafts and associated material

  • This material is held at
  • Reference
      GB 1840 RW/09/070
  • Dates of Creation
      c 1977
  • Physical Description
      5 items; 20 ff.

Scope and Content

File containing two successive typescript drafts with occasional manuscript annotations (both photocopied). Letter from Westall to Graham Holland (architect working on Vale Royal restoration) attached to second typescript draft. Includes return letter from Holland and rejection letter from 'The Guardian', both dated 18 May 1977. File also contains press cuttings of two published articles by Westall, 'Vale Royal - Cheshire's storehouse of history' ('Northwich Chronicle', 09 Jun 1977) and 'Last Chance for Vale Royal' (possible 'Cheshire Life', undated). Similar subject matter and possible background to 'Ghost Abbey'.