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DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8l3.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Describes pleasure at receiving an encouraging letter from the poet Lascelles Abercrombie / terrible state of his feet / unhappy relationship with an officer / asks Edward Marsh to send a pound with which to buy new boots and return home over Christmas / asks where Marsh currently is related to Winston Churchill, for whom Marsh is acting as personal secretary.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8pzs.2
title: In Parenthesis broadcast script, 1946

description: David Jones' copy of the broadcast script (Typescript) of 'In Parenthesis' (Part VII) written and produced by Douglas Cleverdon, transmitted on 19th and 20th November 1946 by the BBC Third Programme. (Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' is about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916). 'In Parenthesis' was adapted for the wireless (radio) by Douglas Cleverdon and was scheduled to be broadcast on Armistice Day 1939, but all schedules were cancelled after the outbreak of the Second World War. A shortened version was rehearsed in 1942 but this too was cancelled. In this 1946 broadcast the introduction was written and was pre-recorded by David Jones, and the cast included actors like Richard Burton and Dylan Thomas. The first radio performance of 'In Parenthesis' made a profound effect on many of those listening.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8suj.2
title: Ypres Salient, March 1918. Condition of French trenches at Kemmel. Differences between German and British trenches.

description: British civilian worked at Woolwich Arsenal, London, GB, 1916-1917; NCO served as battalion gas instructor with 23rd Bn Middlesex Regt on Western Front, 1918
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8v5o.1
title: Letter To Susan Owen

description: Back in France Owen describes a recent attack in which he captured a German Machine Gun post and scores of prisoners (it was for this that he was awarded the Military Cross). Says his nerves are in perfect order and notes that the War will be soon over. This is letter no. 662 in Ed. 'Wilfred Owen Collected Letters'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8wlf.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh / The Lost One

description: Includes poem 'The One Lost' / discusses printing of poems / thanks Edward Marsh for the opportunity.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianakh.2
title: The Hydra: July 1918

description: Continues 'Evolving Edinburgh, No. 3. Edinburgh Place-Names' by 'A. J. B.'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand1rf.2
title: In Parenthesis broadcast script, 1946

description: David Jones' copy of the broadcast script (Typescript) of 'In Parenthesis' (Part VII) written and produced by Douglas Cleverdon, transmitted on 19th and 20th November 1946 by the BBC Third Programme. (Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' is about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916). 'In Parenthesis' was adapted for the wireless (radio) by Douglas Cleverdon and was scheduled to be broadcast on Armistice Day 1939, but all schedules were cancelled after the outbreak of the Second World War. A shortened version was rehearsed in 1942 but this too was cancelled. In this 1946 broadcast the introduction was written and was pre-recorded by David Jones, and the cast included actors like Richard Burton and Dylan Thomas. The first radio performance of 'In Parenthesis' made a profound effect on many of those listening.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand1wz.2
title: Ypres Salient, March 1918. Construction of new trenches. Use of A frames.

description: British civilian worked at Woolwich Arsenal, London, GB, 1916-1917; NCO served as battalion gas instructor with 23rd Bn Middlesex Regt on Western Front, 1918
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand43a.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Describes dislike of drilling and the army / imagines that Edward Marsh is very busy / will send poems and a new verse play to the poet Lascelles Abercrombie if Marsh does not have time to read them / has asked to pain Abercrombie / possibility of being shifted to Shoreham.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandcpz.2
title: The Hydra: July 1918

description: Concludes 'Sister Mary's Solace' by A. Nichol Bruce, R. Scots / poem entitled 'Fragment' by 'M. C. R.'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandia7.2
title: Over the Sacks

description: This 'story' offers an account of the opening days of 3rd Ypres, in Edmund Blunden hands. It was written shortly after the experience, and can be compared to 'The Crash of the Pillars' section of the memoir 'Undertones of War' (1928). This page describes the effect of casaulties on Edmund and the bombardment.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandibe.1
title: War Diary: Friday December 25th.

description: Discusses Christmas day services and presents.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandlc7.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Discusses bringing in more poems / includes a joke in verse form.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiando7v.1
title: Letter To Susan Owen

description: Mentions working on a poem entitled 'The Deranged', later known as 'Mental Cases'. Talks of his feeling of fulfillment, and his contentment at being admired by Sassoon and Graves. This is letter no. 622 in Ed. 'Wilfred Owen Collected Letters'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandrel.2
title: The Hydra: July 1918

description: 'A Message from Miss Violet Loraine' by Violet Loraine.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandwcx.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) broadcast script, 1942

description: David Jones' poem 'In Parenthesis' was adapted for the wireless (radio) by Douglas Cleverdon and was scheduled to be broadcast on the BBC Home Service on Armistice Day 1939, but all schedules were cancelled after the outbreak of the Second World War. This shortened version was rehearsed in 1942 for broadcast on 10th November, but this too was cancelled to make way for the broadcast of Winston Churchill's 'The End of the Beginning' speech (delivered at The Lord Mayor's Luncheon, Mansion House, London November 10th 1942). The first performance had to wait until November 1946. (Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' is about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiandwsw.2
title: Letter: To Edmund Blunden.

description: Letter to Edmund Blunden from R. Wheatley, thanking him for some boots that he has sent. On the left Blunden has written a series of sums.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianj1eo.2
title: The Hydra: July 1918

description: Begins 'Billiards, By Hon. Reginald Crackem' by 'Dear Archie'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianja7t.1
title: Letter To Susan Owen

description: States that he is due in front of the Medical Board to be certified as fit for active duty. Mentions a boat being torpedoed in the bay. This is letter no. 643 in Ed. 'Wilfred Owen Collected Letters'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianja9.1
title: Letter To Susan Owen

description: Owen's last letter before he was killed written from 'The Smoky Cellar of the Forester's House' near Ors. Describes the scene of the cellar in detail. This is letter no. 673 in Ed. 'Wilfred Owen Collected Letters'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjq3f.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Describes pleasure at receiving an encouraging letter from the poet Lascelles Abercrombie / terrible state of his feet / unhappy relationship with an officer / asks Edward Marsh to send a pound with which to buy new boots and return home over Christmas / asks where Marsh currently is related to Winston Churchill, for whom Marsh is acting as personal secretary.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjucs.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh / Marching-as seen from the left file

description: Describes having sent poems to the poet Lascelles Aberbrombie / includes the poem 'Marching-as seen from the left file' / describes reasons for getting involved in the war / asks Marsh to help with forwarding pay on to his mother.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjwp4.2
title: The Hydra: July 1918

description: Concludes 'Evolving Edinburgh, No. 3. Edinburgh Place-Names' by 'A. J. B.' / 'Applied Shakespeare' by ' L. D.'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjyr1.2
title: In Parenthesis broadcast script, 1946

description: David Jones' copy of the broadcast script (Typescript) of 'In Parenthesis' (Part VII) written and produced by Douglas Cleverdon, transmitted on 19th and 20th November 1946 by the BBC Third Programme. (Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' is about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916). 'In Parenthesis' was adapted for the wireless (radio) by Douglas Cleverdon and was scheduled to be broadcast on Armistice Day 1939, but all schedules were cancelled after the outbreak of the Second World War. A shortened version was rehearsed in 1942 but this too was cancelled. In this 1946 broadcast the introduction was written and was pre-recorded by David Jones, and the cast included actors like Richard Burton and Dylan Thomas. The first radio performance of 'In Parenthesis' made a profound effect on many of those listening.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjyw4.2
title: Ypres Salient, March 1918. Construction of new trenches. Royal Engineers and trench digging.

description: British civilian worked at Woolwich Arsenal, London, GB, 1916-1917; NCO served as battalion gas instructor with 23rd Bn Middlesex Regt on Western Front, 1918
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjzas.2
title: Over the Sacks

description: This 'story' offers an account of the opening days of 3rd Ypres, in Edmund Blunden hands. It was written shortly after the experience, and can be compared to 'The Crash of the Pillars' section of the memoir 'Undertones of War' (1928). This page describes gathering intelligence, a shift of the German bombardment, and advancing on the enemy position.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianjzzc.1
title: War Diary: Sunday November 29th.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiankpd.2
title: In Parenthesis broadcast script, 1946

description: David Jones' copy of the broadcast script (Typescript) of 'In Parenthesis' (Part VII) written and produced by Douglas Cleverdon, transmitted on 19th and 20th November 1946 by the BBC Third Programme. (Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' is about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916). 'In Parenthesis' was adapted for the wireless (radio) by Douglas Cleverdon and was scheduled to be broadcast on Armistice Day 1939, but all schedules were cancelled after the outbreak of the Second World War. A shortened version was rehearsed in 1942 but this too was cancelled. In this 1946 broadcast the introduction was written and was pre-recorded by David Jones, and the cast included actors like Richard Burton and Dylan Thomas. The first radio performance of 'In Parenthesis' made a profound effect on many of those listening.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianml2.2
title: In Parenthesis (Part VII) broadcast script, 1942

description: David Jones' poem 'In Parenthesis' was adapted for the wireless (radio) by Douglas Cleverdon and was scheduled to be broadcast on the BBC Home Service on Armistice Day 1939, but all schedules were cancelled after the outbreak of the Second World War. This shortened version was rehearsed in 1942 for broadcast on 10th November, but this too was cancelled to make way for the broadcast of Winston Churchill's 'The End of the Beginning' speech (delivered at The Lord Mayor's Luncheon, Mansion House, London November 10th 1942). The first performance had to wait until November 1946. (Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' is about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianmy9.2
title: Items At Our First Concert Party

description: These pages show a list of popular songs in Edmund Blunden's hand as well as verses composed on the occasion of a battalion concert for the 11th Royal Sussex.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianncs.1
title: War Diary: Friday November 27th.

description: Describes the difficulties of keeping up with work and following the war / Edward Brittain's arrival to camp in Frensham with the 11th Battalion Sherwood Foresters / his impressions of the battalion / Vera Brittain's concerns over Edward Brittain's comfort / a Russian victory in Poland.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiannzq.2
title: Over the Sacks

description: This 'story' offers an account of the opening days of 3rd Ypres, in Edmund Blunden hands. It was written shortly after the experience, and can be compared to 'The Crash of the Pillars' section of the memoir 'Undertones of War' (1928). This pages describes the occupation and bombardment of the 'Black Line' and the Falkenhayn Redoubt.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianr86n.1
title: War Diary: Friday August 7th.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianrdl1.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Discusses having just joined the Bantam Battalion / waiting for kit / includes more poems / wonders if the poet Lascelles Abercrombie has not written because he does not like Isaac's poems.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleianu1l.2
title: False gas alarm at Passchendaele.

description: British civilian worked at Woolwich Arsenal, London, GB, 1916-1917; NCO served as battalion gas instructor with 23rd Bn Middlesex Regt on Western Front, 1918
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian236z.1
title: The Swift

description: Drafted at Dunsden in early summer 1912. Revised at Bordeaux in June-August 1915 and again in August 1917 at Craiglockhart. This draft is dated '1912'. This is no. 89 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian29x4.1
title: War Diary: Saturday February 6th.

description: Discusses the Roland Leighton's failure to obtain transfer to France / Vera Brittain's reaction to his having been made 1st Lieutenant / buying a set of Thackery / discussion of fellow undergraduates / her own failings at getting work done.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2fg3.2
title: In Parenthesis broadcast script, 1946

description: David Jones' copy of the broadcast script (Typescript) of 'In Parenthesis' (Part VII) written and produced by Douglas Cleverdon, transmitted on 19th and 20th November 1946 by the BBC Third Programme. (Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' is about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916). 'In Parenthesis' was adapted for the wireless (radio) by Douglas Cleverdon and was scheduled to be broadcast on Armistice Day 1939, but all schedules were cancelled after the outbreak of the Second World War. A shortened version was rehearsed in 1942 but this too was cancelled. In this 1946 broadcast the introduction was written and was pre-recorded by David Jones, and the cast included actors like Richard Burton and Dylan Thomas. The first radio performance of 'In Parenthesis' made a profound effect on many of those listening.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2gca.2
title: Waiting to advance on 1st July 1916 at the Somme; realisation that attack was unsuccessful.

description: British NCO served with 9th Bn Royal Fusiliers in GB and on Western Front, 1914-1916
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2gj8.2
title: In Parenthesis broadcast script, 1946

description: David Jones' copy of the broadcast script (Typescript) of 'In Parenthesis' (Part VII) written and produced by Douglas Cleverdon, transmitted on 19th and 20th November 1946 by the BBC Third Programme. (Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' is about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916). 'In Parenthesis' was adapted for the wireless (radio) by Douglas Cleverdon and was scheduled to be broadcast on Armistice Day 1939, but all schedules were cancelled after the outbreak of the Second World War. A shortened version was rehearsed in 1942 but this too was cancelled. In this 1946 broadcast the introduction was written and was pre-recorded by David Jones, and the cast included actors like Richard Burton and Dylan Thomas. The first radio performance of 'In Parenthesis' made a profound effect on many of those listening.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2k48.2
title: The Hydra: July 1918

description: Poem entitled 'Present and Future' by 'S. R. G. S.'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2utw.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh / The Troop Ship

description: Describes need for reticence now that the battalion is in France / nothing much happening / reaction of Gordon Bottomley to poems / includes a version of the poem 'The Troop Ship' /reaction to the second volume of 'Georgian Poetry', of which Edward Marsh is the editor.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2vh2.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Describes dislike of drilling and the army / imagines that Edward Marsh is very busy / will send poems and a new verse play to the poet Lascelles Abercrombie if Marsh does not have time to read them / has asked to pain Abercrombie / possibility of being shifted to Shoreham.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian2xsx.1
title: Purple

description: Drafted in September 1916 in England, revised in October-November 1917 at Craiglockhart or in November 1917-January 1918 at Scarborough. This is no. 114 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian62ye.1
title: Apologia Pro Poemate Meo

description: This is no. 123 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian688d.1
title: War Diary: Sunday April 25th.

description: Describes desire for Mrs. Brittain to inquire about Vera Brittain becoming a nurse /a letter from Roland Leighton detailing life in a reserve trench / their hopes for the future / the military situation in northern Belgium / prayers at Oriel and the likelihood of the undergraduates vacating Somerville college so that it may be used for the war effort.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6abx.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Describes having been transferred from 12th Suffolk Folk 'Bantam' Regiment to the 11th Battalion of the King's Own Royal Lancashire Battalion/ new lodgings / lack of food / having a cold / sorry that Edward Marsh did not like most recent poem.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6dfl.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Mentions transfer from 12th Suffolk Folk 'Bantam' Regiment to the 11th Battalion of the King's Own Royal Lancashire Battalion / 'starvation' diet / recent innoculation and request for leave / added lines to the poem 'Marching-as seen from the left file'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6dsv.2
title: The Passing of the Sam Brown

description: Manuscript of an unpublished poem in Edmund Blunden's hand.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6iwq.2
title: In Parenthesis broadcast script, 1946

description: David Jones' copy of the broadcast script (Typescript) of 'In Parenthesis' (Part VII) written and produced by Douglas Cleverdon, transmitted on 19th and 20th November 1946 by the BBC Third Programme. (Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' is about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916). 'In Parenthesis' was adapted for the wireless (radio) by Douglas Cleverdon and was scheduled to be broadcast on Armistice Day 1939, but all schedules were cancelled after the outbreak of the Second World War. A shortened version was rehearsed in 1942 but this too was cancelled. In this 1946 broadcast the introduction was written and was pre-recorded by David Jones, and the cast included actors like Richard Burton and Dylan Thomas. The first radio performance of 'In Parenthesis' made a profound effect on many of those listening.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6mzj.1
title: The One Remains

description: Drafted earlier, but revised in October-November 1917 at Craiglockhart or in November 1917-January 1918 at Scarborough. This is no. 100 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6put.2
title: The Hydra: July 1918

description: Concludes 'Billiards, By Hon. Reginald Crackem' by 'Dear Archie' / poem entitled 'Epitaph on the Tomb of a Liar' by 'L. D.'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6qsw.2
title: Move to Amiens by train prior to Somme offensive, June 1916.

description: British NCO served with 9th Bn Royal Fusiliers in GB and on Western Front, 1914-1916
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6ttk.1
title: War Diary: Tuesday May 18th.

description: Describes a letter from Roland Leighton describing billets and his position / possibility that he will be sent to Ypres / his anger over riots following the sinking of the 'Lusitania' / Vera Brittain's progress at university / a letter sent from her to Roland Leighton containing Rupert Brooke's '1914 Sonnets'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6txj.2
title: Company Commander, 1917; In Childhood; Freddie Flail Proves his Point: An East Anglian Tale

description: This image shoes a page from the 'St Martin Review' where three of Edmund Blunden's poem were published. 'Company Commander, 1917' was also published in 'Poems 1930-1940' (1941).
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian6xtp.2
title: The Hydra: June 1918

description: Editorial calling for contributions, discussing change in editorship and the intended tone of the magazine.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian84t8.2
title: Intensive training for Somme offensive at Lapugnoy, June 1916.

description: British NCO served with 9th Bn Royal Fusiliers in GB and on Western Front, 1914-1916
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian85l1.1
title: War Diary: Thursday October 1st.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8azh.1
title: The Swift

description: Drafted at Dunsden in early summer 1912. Revised at Bordeaux in June-August 1915 and again in August 1917 at Craiglockhart. This draft is dated '1912'. This is no. 89 in ed. 'The Complete Poems and Fragments'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8buv.2
title: The Hydra: July 1918

description: Begins 'An Open Letter to Sonia Worst' by 'Seventy-Seven'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8e8j.1
title: War Diary: Monday March 15th.

description: Describes receiving news that Roland Leighton will be shortly sent to France / crossing of letters between London, Oxford and Buxton / attempts to set up a meeting to say goodbye / Vera Brittain's announcement to her parents that she will go to London to meet him.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8obq.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Describes having fallen and cut his hands / convalescing in hospital / sketching and painting fellow 'invalids' / explains 'fib' about having enlisted only for home duty when in reality he has enlisted for full duty / has left poems and a short play with a friend to forward on to the poet Lascelles Abercrombie or to Marsh / prefers poetry to painting / asks for a box of chocolates.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8p8p.2
title: Letter: To Edward Marsh

description: Discusses an urgent letter sent previously on behalf of a friend / thanks Edward Marsh for letter with criticisms / describes conditions under and the process by which he constructs poems / includes poem 'A Worm Fell on the heart of Corinth' / describes having been moved back from the frontline trenches, but still within range of shells.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8pto.1
title: War Diary: Monday March 22nd.

description: Describes gifts sent by Roland Leighton upon his departure to France / Vera Brittain's letter to him / her resolve to carry on with work / housemaid's concerns for her lover in France / casualties at Neuve Chapelle and St. Eloi.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8pxh.2
title: Phantasm

description: Manuscript of an unpublished poem in ink in Edmund Blunden's hand. Various drafts of the poem exist. This is a clean draft of the poem, signed 'E. Blunden'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8utn.2
title: The Hydra: July 1918

description: Concludes note on Arts and Crafts Club / review of recent concerts by 'Quid Nobis Ardui'.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleian8xwg.2
title: In Parenthesis broadcast script, 1946

description: David Jones' copy of the broadcast script (Typescript) of 'In Parenthesis' (Part VII) written and produced by Douglas Cleverdon, transmitted on 19th and 20th November 1946 by the BBC Third Programme. (Part VII of 'In Parenthesis' is about the attack on Mametz Wood during the Battle of the Somme, July 1916). 'In Parenthesis' was adapted for the wireless (radio) by Douglas Cleverdon and was scheduled to be broadcast on Armistice Day 1939, but all schedules were cancelled after the outbreak of the Second World War. A shortened version was rehearsed in 1942 but this too was cancelled. In this 1946 broadcast the introduction was written and was pre-recorded by David Jones, and the cast included actors like Richard Burton and Dylan Thomas. The first radio performance of 'In Parenthesis' made a profound effect on many of those listening.
DOI: 10.5287/bodleiand1dp.2
title: Phantasm

description: Manuscript of an unpublished poem in ink in Edmund Blunden's hand. Various drafts of the poem exist. This is a clean draft without any corrections.