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Wednesday, September 11, 2013

Charles Bertie Birch Crisp

Charles Bertie was the first son of Charles Birch Crisp. I believe he had a twin sister Marjorie. Their birth records state 1896, but death records say 1894.

Charles Bertie was in the military, as well as his younger brother Christopher. In 1915, he was listed in the London Gazzette under Territorial Force, Yeomanry, 2nd Lieutenant. The military records are tricky as there were quite a few Charles Crisps.

I believe he married someone with the last name Stuart in 1920.

He died at the age of 65 in Bournemouth, Dorset, England.

Slight confusion: There was another Charles Bertie Crisp born around the same time, 1897 in Suffolk. He died in 1977. I have confirmation of the correct death here--as the last name is BIRCH CRISP.


Monday, September 2, 2013

Oliver Hill

Oliver Hill designed the building extension and gardens of Moor Close, and he also designed for Magdalen College, the Oxford college Charles Birch Crisp's son Christopher attended.

The Architectural Drawings of Magdalen College, Oxford: A Catalogue

edited by Roger White