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ANCESTRAL VOICES

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 4376 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 9
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 13.50
\pause{1500}Reader: Sanctuary, Gerald
\pause{1500}Main subject: Biography & Autobiography - General
\pause{1500}Additional subject: Humour
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First of three amusing diaries kept by the author from 1942-47 when inspecting historic buildings for the National Trust.

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ANCIENT AS THE HILLS: DIARIES 1973-1974

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 4968 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 8
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 10.75
\pause{1500}Reader: StJohn, Michael
\pause{1500}Main subject: Biography & Autobiography - Diaries & Letters
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Witty, candid & honest, the author's observations & anecdotes are a delightful & entertaining read.

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ANOTHER SELF

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 5044 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 9
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 8.75
\pause{1500}Reader: StJohn, Michael
\pause{1500}Main subject: Biography & Autobiography - General
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In one of the funniest autobiographies ever written, the author recalls the earlier years of his life.

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BACHELOR DUKE, THE

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 3291 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 9
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 13.50
\pause{1500}Reader: Ralphs, Margaret
\pause{1500}Main subject: Biography & Autobiography - Historical to 1945
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Delightful biography of the 6th Duke of Devonshire (1790-1858);

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CAVES OF ICE

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 4368 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 7
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 10.50
\pause{1500}Reader: Sanctuary, Gerald
\pause{1500}Main subject: Biography & Autobiography - General
\pause{1500}Additional subject: Humour
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Sequel to: 'Prophesying Peace' (4395).Third book of author's entertaining diaries during 1946-47 when visiting dilapidated country houses often with eccentric owners.

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DEEP ROMANTIC CHASM: DIARIES 1979-1981

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 5841 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 10
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 13.75
\pause{1500}Reader: StJohn, Michael
\pause{1500}Main subject: Biography & Autobiography - Diaries & Letters
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The eighth volume of diaries from James Lees-Milne, written with his usual candour and wit, and highly readable.

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FOURTEEN FRIENDS

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 4614 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 6
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 9.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Race, Steve
\pause{1500}Main subject: Biography & Autobiography - General
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Charming & amusing mini-biographies of fourteen friends of author & diarist.

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HOLY DREAD

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 5934 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 11
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 10.25
\pause{1500}Reader: Owen, Alan
\pause{1500}Main subject: Biography & Autobiography - Diaries & Letters
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9th volume of diaries. Sequel to 'Deep Romantic Chasm' (5841). More sharp observation, at times cruel, of the people and places in his life.

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MIDWAY ON THE WAVES

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 4401 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 8
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 12.00
\pause{1500}Reader: Sanctuary, Gerald
\pause{1500}Main subject: Biography & Autobiography - Diaries & Letters
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Fourth volume of author's diaries covering his work for the National Trust & the entertaining people he met.

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MINGLED MEASURE, A

\pause{1500}Catalogue number: \S+ 5539 \S*
\pause{1500}Number of cassettes: 11
\pause{1500}Time (hours): 15.50
\pause{1500}Reader: StJohn, Michael
\pause{1500}Main subject: Biography & Autobiography - Diaries & Letters
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In 1953 the author resumed keeping a diary and this volume continues to 1972. Although he no longer works full-time for the National Trust, he still enjoys a varied life making the diaries funny and riveting.

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