W. M. Charnley papers

This material is held atUniversity of Leeds Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 206 Liddle Collection RUH 09
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1914-1942
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 file; manuscript, photographs, and printed material

Scope and Content

Diary, initially of a holiday but then of internment at Ruhleben (30 July-10 Dec. 1914); three issues of In Ruhleben Camp (11 July 1915, 12 Sep. 1915, Oct. 1915); six photographs (1917, n.d.); Christmas Dinner menu (1942).

Administrative / Biographical History

W. M. Charnley was arrested whilst on holiday in Hamburg and interned at Ruhleben. Later, as Flight Lieutenant, he served in the Second World War.

Access Information

Access is unrestricted

Acquisition Information

The papers were placed in the Collection by P. R. Charnley (son).

Note

In English

Other Finding Aids

Alternative Form Available

Microfilmed

Personal Names