Key Information
Reference code
ALANBROOKE 7/39/1-8
Title
Papers, 1963-1965, relating to Lord Alanbrooke's funeral
Date(s)
- 1963-1965 (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent
8 files
Scope and content
Papers relating to Brooke's funeral, St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, 26 Jun 1963, mainly lists of attendees; galley proof and final versions of order of service; list of senders of floral tributes; press photographs of Brooke's funeral. With press cuttings relating to Brooke, 1963-1964, mainly to his death and funeral; correspondence between Brooke's widow, Benita Blanche Brooke, and Sir Anthony (Richard) Wagner, Garter King of Arms, regarding details of Brooke's entry in records of the College of Arms, 1964; order of service for dedication of memorial to Brooke, Royal Memorial Chapel, Sandhurst, 21 Nov 1965.