Scope and Content
Page 1, front – Two external views of Toddington Manor. 1) Front elevation. Annotated ‘Toddington Manor when Desmond spent half his holidays with his grandparents Cowper Cooper. The Book about it is with the vicar of Toddington’. 2) Elevation showing front and side with conservatory.
Page 1, reverse – Two photographs. 1) External view of Toddington Manor showing side elevation with conservatory with possible stables in background visible through trees. 2) Carriage, horse and groom which appear to be in front of stables.
Page 2, front – External view of Toddington Manor showing front and side elevations with conservatory. Horse, carriage and groom by front entrance, two gentlemen walking and four ladies seated and standing on grass.
Page 2, reverse – Two photographs of external views of Toddington Manor. 1) View down driveway showing front elevation and side with turret. 2) Front and side elevations with turret with garden borders in foreground.
Page 3, front – Internal view of three men and four women sat at dining table laid for a meal with paintings on wall.
Page 3, reverse – Two internal views which appear to show dining room with paintings on the wall.
Page 4, front - Internal view of one man, possibly vicar, and four women sat at dining table laid for a meal with paintings on wall.
Page 4, reverse – Two internal views which appear to show dining room with paintings on the wall. One with table laid for a meal.
Page 5, front - Two internal views which appear to show dining room with paintings on the wall.
Page 5, reverse – Fireplace, possibly in dining room.
Page 6, front – Three photographs showing possible decorated plaster heads of men in Saracen style dress. Possibly on walls of dining room.
Page 6, reverse – Two photographs. 1) Man seated with woman standing and two dogs lying down. Annotated below ‘WCC [William Cooper Cooper] and his mother Georgina (nee Ellis)’. 2) Woman standing holding reins of goat pulling cart with child sat in it. Annotated below ‘Edith and her mother LCC [Eliza Cooper Cooper]’.
Page 7, front (page loose) – Two photographs showing possible decorated plaster heads of men in Saracen style dress. Possibly on walls of dining room.
Page 7, reverse (page loose) – 1) External view of garden with fenced off area to left, possibly for chickens, and large tree to right. 2) External view of Toddington Manor showing side elevation with conservatory. View down path with wire fence to right and trees with no leaves to left.
Page 8 not deposited.
Page 9, front - Two photographs showing possible decorated plaster heads of men in Saracen style dress. Possibly on walls of dining room.
Page 9, reverse – Three photographs. 1) Woman standing by chair and next to possible tapestry or sewing. 2) Man seated by music stand and holding violin. Annotated below both photographs ‘Caroline CC [Cooper Cooper] her brother WCC [William Cooper Cooper]. 3) Man standing with basket, two women seated by wheelbarrow and small dog outside glasshouse.
Page 10, front – Woman dressed in black with hands clasped and gazing upwards standing beside skull and crucifix. Possibly theatrical. Annotated below ‘Georgina CC [Cooper Cooper].
Page 10, reverse – Four photographs of young girl, aged approximately three years old, standing and sitting. Annotated below ‘Edith CC [Cooper Cooper]’.
Page 11, front – Man and woman standing and dressed in costume. Annotated below ‘William CC [Cooper Cooper] and his cousin Agnes Marsland’. See also Page 16, front.
Page 11, reverse – Four photographs. 1) Man standing on steps in front of door outside property. 2) and 3) Woman standing by chair. See also page 12, front. 4) Woman standing by chair with hat and parasol. See also page 12, reverse.
Page 12, front – Woman standing by chair holding fan. See also page 11, reverse.
Page 12, reverse – Four photographs. 1) Man standing by chair and leaning on a cane. 2) Woman standing by chair with dog sat on chair. See also page 11, reverse. 3) Man stood by small table with fishing equipment and gun. 4) Woman standing and dressed as nun. See also page 15, front.
Page 13, front – Woman dressed in black with hands clasped and gazing upwards kneeling beside skull and crucifix. Possibly theatrical. See also page 10, front.
Page 13, reverse – Woman standing by chair holding book. See also page 14, front.
Page 14, front – Woman standing by table with books and plant on it. See also page 13, reverse.
Page 14, reverse – Two photographs. 1) Two men stood by horse and cart in front of shed, one possibly Snoxall the gamekeeper. See also Page 16, reverse. 2) Man stood by table with dirty apron with woman sat plucking bird in front of shed and large water barrel. Annotated ‘Mrs Arnold’.
Page 15, front – Woman dressed as nun with rosary. See also page 12, reverse.
Page 15, reverse – Four photographs. 1) Woman dressed in black standing by table with books placed on it. 2) and 4) Man dressed as vicar stood by table with books placed on it and possibly holding monocle. 3) Two women. One seated and the other standing and holding a fan.
Page 16, front – Two photographs of groups who appear to be dressed for theatrical performance. Bottom photograph has had photograph of top of one woman stuck on top. See also page 11, front.
Page 16, reverse – Man with top hat and dog standing beside man with hat and dressed in smock and holding rabbit. Annotated ‘Snoxall the gamekeeper’.
Page 17, front – Man sat holding tool with hat on floor beside him. Possibly Snoxall the gamekeeper.
Page 17, reverse – Two photographs showing men with horse who appear to be standing outside a barn.
Page 18, front – Man seated holding walking cane and hat and wearing watch chain. Annotated ‘Lindsay CC [Cooper Cooper], great Grandpa’s brother. Husband to Aunt Rebecca of [Hoobridge] Park, Guildford’.
Page 18, reverse – Two photographs. 1) External view showing trees with no leaves and pond. 2) Man who appears to be standing by shed. Possibly a member of the outside staff. See also page 23, reverse.
Page 19, front – Man holding hat and tools standing by brick wall. Possibly a member of the outside staff. See also page 24, reverse.
Page 19, reverse – Six photographs. 1) Woman sat by table with hand raised to face. 2) Two women, one seated and one standing. 3) Man standing between table and chair. 4) and 6) Elderly man, seated and standing. 5) Woman standing behind chair, possibly in conservatory. Annotation below photograph ‘Mary [Bartle] sister to Leila’s Godmother F Prior’.
Page 20, front – External view showing trees with no leaves, pond, cattle and man.
Page 20, reverse – Five photographs. 1) Man in foreign military uniform with sword standing in front of building. Annotated below ‘Captain Jekyll’. 2) Two women, one standing holding fan and other seated and appears to be sewing. 3) Man holding top hat standing outside on steps leading to door. Annotated below ‘Major Tozland (Bailiff)’. 4) Two women, one seated and one standing. Appears to be in conservatory. Annotated below ‘Georgiana, Amy Booth’. 5) Two women, one seated and one standing. Appears to be in conservatory. Annotated below ‘Amy and Mary Booth’.
Page 21, front – Boy who appears to be pretending to be upset and dressed in smock holding small blackboard with ‘Dunse [sic]’ written on it.
Page 21, reverse – Four photographs. 1) Woman standing by chair holding book. 2) and 3) Woman standing by table arranging flowers and by table with fishing equipment. 4) Woman standing by chair and appears to be holding a fan.
Page 22, front - Man who appears to be pretending to be miserable and dressed in smock holding small blackboard with ‘Sulky’ written on it.
Page 22, reverse – Three photographs. 1) Woman sat with two boys stood behind, one with cricket bat and other with straw boater. 3) Same woman as in 1 with man and boy. All standing outside on steps leading to door. 3) External view of Toddington Manor as on page 7, reverse, but with leaves on the trees.
Page 23, front – Man smiling and dressed in smock holding small blackboard with ‘Good boy’ written on it.
Page 23, reverse – Three photographs. 1) Man standing outside door holding stick with basket on shoulder. Possibly outside staff. See also page 18, reverse. 2) Two men in military uniform standing outside on steps leading to door. Annotated below ‘Major Tozland and Mr Green’. 3) Man stood in doorway wearing apron and holding hat. Annotated below ‘Seymour’s father who helped grandpa to make the violins’.
Page 24, front – External view of landscape including leafless trees and water in foreground.
Page 24, reverse - Man holding hat and basket on shoulder standing by brick wall. Possibly a member of the outside staff. See also page 19, front.