Rhododendron stewarteanum, ??? alpinex, F926
- GB 235 RJF/2/3/45
- Stuk
- undated
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
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Rhododendron stewarteanum, ??? alpinex, F926
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
Meconopsis psilonomma (ex.icon.orig?)
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
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letter dated 16/07/1914 from Farrer, Jo-ni to Celia Noble
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
Escape from murderous monks from Sian, retreated to temple, further threats to safety, at Siku stayed with the military Governor - raids and violence so moved to Thibet where no fewer than 5 Living Bhuddas, gives thanks for her letters adoringly, moving to Kansu.
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letter dated 19/12/1915 from Farrer, Hotel Wagonlits, Peking, to Celia Noble
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
Has spent the summer in the mountains in Valley of Rocks & Wolves. Describes sward of dancing lavender-blue poppies by tarns higher up. Received letter from friends regarding the War, death of one. Feels calmer, states he's taken a house to write book, begs her to visit, Bhuddhas around. Restoration of Imperial residences, killed the Republic and Yuan - being enthroned in New Year ambiguously President and Emperor. Further pleading to Celia to come.
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letter dated 12/10/1917 from Farrer, Hotel Ritz, Paris, to Celia Noble
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
Writes of the contrast of the splendours of Paris & the Western Front, feels there is a rising wave of human sacrifice & aspiration. Personal intrigues - difficult to make sense of. Pleads Celia to visit him in Paris.
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letter dated 29/01/1919 from Farrer, Ingleborough, Yorkshire, to Celia Noble
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
Impassioned letter to Celia, acknowledging her prior attachment, makes out this is his reason to flee to Burma-Tibet. ‘Now must flee for a perilous safety into the Alps of Burma-Tibet where whatever claws of tigers or bears…’
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letter dated 23/12/1919 from Farrer, Upper Burma Club, Mandalay, to Celia Noble
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
Receives her letter, sweet smelling, which confirms she will join him in Rangoon next winter. He describes possible sights to see when travelling to Peking or other places, such as where the Dalai Lama has his visiting Vicarage or Japan. Plan to return home by sea with Celia. Speaks of the War, her visit there to the Land of Agony & pleased with his book The Void of War being recognised as an interpretation of such a vast tragedy. Comments on the merits of laughter, religion and ridicules marriage. Prefers to believe in the permanent association of alliance between kindred beings. ‘I must come by sea, to act as a chaperone to my 36 great wooden cases of treasures, including, above all, my dear Celia's.’
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Reginald Farrer, loose photographs, folder 2, A3
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
part of 2 folders of loose photographs (1xA4 – 2/2/5, 1xA3 – 2/2/6), some modern copies, of Farrer, his family, Ingleborough, and people, plants and locations in China.
Reginald Farrer, lantern slides, box 1
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
part of 3 boxes of lantern slides, seemingly of people, plants and locations in Japan, and possibly also some taken in the European Alps[?] and Canada.
Reginald Farrer, lantern slides, box 2
Part of Reginald Farrer Collection
part of 3 boxes of lantern slides, seemingly of people, plants and locations in Japan, and possibly also some taken in the European Alps[?] and Canada.