This series of records relates to a bequest by Thomas Philpott of lands in Eltham and Foots Cray, Sidcup for the foundation of by-fellowships for natives of Kent.
With copy decree of Court of Chancery, 1708. Also lease of house and lands owned by Clare in the parish of Foots cray, Kent to Mr Samuel Herring.
Includes copy will of 1680.
Photographs of Phipps standing in Old Court wearing a top hat, waistcoat and sporting a large white beard.
Includes articles on and by Mansfield Forbes.
Album of photographs mainly of 'The Trundlers' (informal Long Vacation cricket club). Also includes photographs of tennis court and players, bowls game, people sitting in garden chairs, and a maid playing with dog (perhaps Brin, Godfrey Wilson's dog).
Three photographs albums to mark the opening of Thirkill Court:
(1) compiled for and presented to W.M. Winter, one of the gyps. Includes a group photograph of the College servants
(2) compiled for and presented to G.F. Hearn
(3) compiled for and presented to Mrs N. Thurston
Includes photographs of opening ceremonies, procession, lunch in Old Court and garden party in Fellows' Garden.
Note: this seems to be the album given to Henry Thirkill himself.
Various photographs of Thirkill court including bedrooms and views of opening ceremony; typed list of photographs at back of volume.