John Brocklesby papers

This material is held atUniversity of Leeds Special Collections

  • Reference
    • GB 206 Liddle Collection CO 011
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1973-1977
  • Name of Creator
  • Language of Material
    • English
  • Physical Description
    • 1 file; manuscript, typescript, press cuttings, a photograph, and printed material

Scope and Content

Typescript extract from recollections "Escape from Paganism" (n.d.); Typescript extract from recollections '"Deemed to be a Soldier" (n.d.); Photostat press cuttings (1914-1962); Photograph (n.d.); Pamphlet of verse and extracts by Joseph G. H. Jackson [1976]; Press cutting from The Observer relating to graffiti by conscientious objectors at Richmond Castle (22 Apr. 1973); Letters from the donor to Peter Liddle and to "Howard" (8 May 1973, 19 Jan. 1977).

Administrative / Biographical History

John Hubert Brocklesby was a conscientious objector and absolutist after serving in the Home Office Work Scheme.

Access Information

Access is unrestricted

Acquisition Information

The papers were placed in the Collection by Mrs Olive Brocklesby (widow).

Note

In English

Other Finding Aids

Alternative Form Available

Microfilmed

Related Material

See GS 0201: Brocklesby, P (brother).