Letter from Ada to Hope

Name/Title

Letter from Ada to Hope

Entry/Object ID

2014.013.0211

Description

This is a short letter that has a black and white photograph of an effigy included with it. The send Ada Kitchingnam is a lady who lived in Llanrwst, Denbighshire and very close to Gwydir Castle. The picture itself is an effigy of a prince who once lived at Gwydir Castle during the 14th century. He was notable for being with the Black Prince and had died during the battle at Poitiers. The effigy itself is of an armored soldier laying atop a slab in Gwydir Chapel which is on the castle grounds. Lastly, the front of the envelope is also included with the letter and photograph.

Collection

Hope Grace Research Collection

Publication Details

Date Published

July 12, 1973

Location

Container

Hope Grace Collection, Box 6

Table

Archives 2 Work Table

Room

Archives 2

Building

Tudor Hall

Container

Hope Grace Collection, Box 6

Table

Archives 2 Work Table

Room

Archives 2

Building

Tudor Hall

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Hodgkinson, Hope Grace

Person or Organization

Kitchingnam, Ada