These documents are mostly in the form of a statement or invoice detailing the items or services to be paid for with a receipt for the money paid attached.
1: O. & C. Butcher (Outfitters) Limited (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 1 Jan 1965. Category of expense: Household. Clothing, ties, cardigan, pullover. Includes two pairs of Wristlets.
2: H. G. Crisp (Saxmundham) Limited (High Street, Saxmundham). Date: 1 Jan 1965. Category of expense: Household. Printing of cards, and letter headings on writing paper. Specifies carmine ink for the letter headings.
3: Peace Pledge Union (Endsleigh Street, London WC1). Date: 4 Jan 1965. Category of expense: Subscriptions.
4: Views (Gracechurch Street, London EC3). Date: 6 Jan 1965. Category of expense: Subscriptions. Subscription to Quarterly Review.
5: The Aldeburgh Bookshop (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 30 Jan 1965. Category of expense: Household. Monthly account, stationery and books. Refers to BB as B. Britten Esq., C.H.
6: G. Bickers (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 31 Jan 1965. Category of expense: Household. Spirits and beers. Agents for Adnams, Southwold.
7: A. Fisher (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 31 Jan 1965. Category of expense: Household. Newspapers, magazines.
8: B. and A. Stephenson (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: Jan 1965. Category of expense: Household. Jewellery, four brooches. Dated Jan 1964, clerical error.
9: O. & C. Butcher (Outfitters) Limited (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 1 Feb 1965. Category of expense: Household. Clothing, a shirt.
10: Eastern Electricity (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 23 Feb 1965. Category of expense: Household. Repairs to electrical equipment. Repairing heater in greenhouse and two other minor electrical repairs.
11: Downie and Fishwick Veterinary Surgeons (Station Road, Leiston). Date: 1 Feb 1965. Category of expense: Household.
12: Corders (Tavern Street, Ipswich). Date: 3 Feb 1965. Category of expense: Household. Fabric.
13: Steinway and Sons Limited (St. George Street, London W1). Date: 10 Feb 1965. Category of expense: Music. Pianoforte tuning. Annual bill for tuning two piano's, three times.
14: R. W. Curle (Wadd Lane, Snape). Date: 10 Feb 1965. Category of expense: Household. Electrical engineers repairs to oven. Refers to The Red House as 'Redroofs'.
15: C. N. Cooper The Fishmonger (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 24 Feb 1965. Category of expense: Household.
16: G. A Hubbard Limited (Market Place, Saxmundham). Date: 28 Feb 1965. Category of expense: Household. Business trading as radio, television and electrical engineers.
17: Percy Wigg Limited (St. Peter's Street, Lowestoft). Date: Feb 1965. Category of expense: Household. Delivery of a piece of furniture, a chest, from Marlborough Place, London, to The Red House.
18: A. Fisher (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 28 Feb 1965. Category of expense: Household. Newspapers, magazines.
19: William Cory and Son Limited (Gravel Lane, London E1). Date: 28 Feb 1965. Category of expense: Household. The company were distributors of coal and fuel oil. This invoice was for a maintenance service. Refers to BB as Dr. Benjamin Britten Esq. CH.
20: John F Stevens (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: Feb 1965. Category of expense: Household. Pharmacy products.
21: Ashfords Limited (Saxmundham). Date: 28 Feb 1965. Category of expense: Household. Easing linoleum, and purchase and fitting of brass strip to doorway. Refers to The Red House as 'Redroofs'.
22: F. J. Beech Limited (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: Feb 1965. Category of expense: Household. General ironmongers products.
23: Eastern Electricity (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 28 Feb 1965. Category of expense: Household. Electricity usage. Bill addressed to Mr E. B. Britten.
24: Aldeburgh Yacht Club (Aldeburgh). Date: Feb 1965. Category of expense: Subscriptions. Bill addressed to Benjamin Britten Esq. C.H.
25: Ashfords of Saxmundham (Saxmundham). Date: 1 Mar 1965. Category of expense: Household. Fabric.
26: Borough of Aldeburgh (Aldeburgh). Date: 3 Mar 1965. Category of expense: Rates and taxes. General rates and water rates. Bill addressed to Benjamin Britten Esq. C.H.
27: C. N. Cooper The Fishmonger (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 4 Mar 1965. Category of expense: Household.
28: C. N. Cooper The Fishmonger (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 5 Mar 1965. Category of expense: Household.
29: C. N. Cooper The Fishmonger (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 8 Mar 1965. Category of expense: Household.
30: C. N. Cooper The Fishmonger (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 11 Mar 1965. Category of expense: Household.
31: G. A. Hubbard Limited (Market Place, Saxmundham). Date: 11 Mar 1965. Category of expense: Household. White plugs for electrical equipment.
32: C. N. Cooper The Fishmonger (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 16 Mar 1965. Category of expense: Household.
33: Aldeburgh Brickworks (Aldeburgh). Date: 18 Mar 1965. Category of expense: Household. 10 yards of garden top soil. Bill addressed to Benjamin Britten Esq. O.M.
34: Miss Hudson, housekeeper (Aldeburgh). Date: 11 Mar 1965. Category of expense: Household. Reimbursement for general household expenditure.
35: The health food shop (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 23 Mar 1965. Category of expense: Household. Food items include Bath Oliver biscuits and Patum Peperium.
36: MacDonald's (Haylings Road, Leiston). Date: 23 Mar 1965. Category of expense: Household. Business trading as radio, television and electrical engineers. A Ferguson model 3626.
37: C. N. Cooper The Fishmonger (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 27 Mar 1965. Category of expense: Household.
38: Brudenell Hotel (Aldeburgh). Date: 29 Mar 1965. Category of expense: Hotel, restaurant & travel. Lunch for two.
39: Thomas Moy Limited (High Street, Leiston). Date: 30 Mar 1965. Category of expense: Household. Shell domestic fuel oil.
40: C. N. Cooper The Fishmonger (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 30 Mar 1965. Category of expense: Household.
41: The Aldeburgh Bookshop (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 31 Mar 1965. Category of expense: Household. Stationery and books. Refers to BB as B. Britten Esq., O.M., C.H.
42: George Constance and Son (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 31 Mar 1965. Category of expense: Household. Ironmongers products.
43: A. Fisher (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 31 Mar 1965. Category of expense: Household. Newspapers, magazines.
44: Miss Hudson, housekeeper (Aldeburgh). Date: 31 Mar 1965. Category of expense: Household. General household expenditure.
45: Thomas Moy Limited (High Street, Colchester). Date: 31 Mar 1965. Category of expense: Household. Shell domestic fuel oil.
46: General Post Office (Head Street, Colchester). Date: Mar 1965. Category of expense: Household. Telephone services. Bill addressed to E.B. Britten Esq.
47: General Post Office (Head Street, Colchester). Date: Mar 1965. Category of expense: Household. Telephone services. Bill addressed to E.B. Britten Esq.
48: Denny and Son, (Tailors) Limited (Market Place, Southwold). Date: Mar 1965. Category of expense: Household. Suit to order.
49: Smith and Wesby, Limited (Saxmundham). Date: Mar 1965. Category of expense: Garage. Car service, parts, and petrol. Mentions three models of cars - Citroen, Alvis, and Rover.
50: Percy Wigg Limited (St. Peter's Street, Lowestoft). Date: Mar 1965. Category of expense: Household. Delivery of a Grand Piano from 59C Marlborough Place, London NW8, to The Red House.
51: Frederic Corder and Son Limited (Tavern Street, Ipswich). Date: 31 Mar 1965. Category of expense: Household. Showing balance outstanding on account.
52: G. Bickers (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 31 Mar 1965. Category of expense: Household. Wines, spirits and beers. Agents for Adnams, Southwold.
53: John F Stevens (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: Mar 1965. Category of expense: Household. Pharmacy products.
54: General Post Office (Head Street, Colchester). Date: Mar 1965. Category of expense: Household. Quarterly account for telephone services. Miss Hudson's telephone bill.
55: O. & C. Butcher (Outfitters) Limited (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 1 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Shoe repairs.
56: Castle and Company Limited (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 1 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Wine merchants account.
57: Ashfords of Saxmundham (Saxmundham). Date: 1 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Re-make hair mattress in same case. Includes February's account carried forward.
58: The health food shop (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 2 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Bath Olivers.
59: Miss Hudson, housekeeper (Aldeburgh). Date: 4 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Reinbursement of expenditure at fishmongers.
60: C. R. Wright and Son Limited (Friston). Date: 8 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Delsanex Steriliser. Agricultural Merchants , Friston Mill.
61: Emmett's Store (Peasenhall). Date: 8 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Food items. Includes bill from Dec 21 1964 carried forward.
62: C. N. Cooper The Fishmonger (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 8 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household.
63: Grayson Travel Limited (Duke Street, London W1). Date: 14 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Hotel, restaurant & travel. Hotel reservations. Two rooms for 28 April, Henry 1V hotel La Rochelle, for BB and PP and Mr and Mrs Reiss.
64: Eastern Gas Board. Date: 14 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Bill to Mr. Cullum for work at Crag Path no.59.
65: M. L. Smith (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 15 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Confectionery. Includes Easter eggs.
66: M. L. Smith (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 15 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Confectionery. Includes 18 ices.
67: Ian Hallas (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 15 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Green-grocer, florist goods.
68: International Stores Limited (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 15 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Food products.
69: Mrs Bryson. Date: 16 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Extra staffing costs for the Easter period.
70: Ian Hallas (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 17 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Green-grocer, florist goods.
71: Borough of Aldeburgh (Aldeburgh). Date: 20 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Rates and taxes. General rates and water rates.
72: Harrods Limited (London SW1). Date: 21 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Grapefruit glasses and Marlbourgh (Marlborough?) Champagne. Invoice made out to P N L Pears Esq.
73: Harrods Limited (London SW1). Date: 21 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Electrolux refrigerator. Invoice made out to P N L Pears Esq.
74: Harrods Limited (London SW1). Date: 21 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Doormats x2. Invoice made out to P N L Pears Esq.
75: H. G. Crisp (Saxmundham) Limited (High Street, Saxmundham). Date: 21 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Stationery. Includes address cards.
76: The health food shop (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 22 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Food items.
77: P. F. Rodwell, Solicitor (Halesworth). Date: 23 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Advising on, and preparing, an Affidavit regarding Mrs Barbara Whitehead. Bill addressed to Benjamin Britten, Esq., O.M., C.H.
78: Theodore Hamblin Limited (High Street, Ipswich). Date: 26 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Pair of spectacles. Black frames.
79: Hotel Henry 1V (Place de la Caille, La Rochelle, France). Date: 28 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Hotel, restaurant & travel. Accomodation, breakfast, and garaging. Relating to hotel reservations, receipt no 63 above.
80: A. Fisher (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 30 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Newspapers, magazines.
81: A. T. Chenhalls and Company (Chancery Lane, London WC2). Date: 30 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Accountants bill relating to Income tax matters. Includes charges for preparation of end of year returns.
82: G. Bickers (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 30 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Wines, spirits and beers.
83: Vogue Records Limited (Fulham Road, London SW3). Date: 30 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household.
84: Frederic Corder and Son Limited (Tavern Street, Ipswich). Date: 30 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Showing balance outstanding on account, plus two new items for cleaning/repolishing record player. Contains a note from Jeremy Cullum. He's a little unhappy that this bill had been directed to BB and not to Mr. Cullum, who had already settled the account by cheque.
85: John F Stevens (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Pharmacy products. Includes 'Eau de Portugal'.
86: Carter's Garage (Aldeburgh). Date: Apr 1965. Category of expense: Garage. Petrol account and car maintenance. Includes purchase of a roof rack; charges for taxi's to Saxmundham and Ipswich.
87: C. Chapman (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: Apr 1965. Category of expense: Garage. Grocer's account.
88: W. Goffin (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Window cleaning.
89: Thomas Moy Limited (High Street, Leiston). Date: 29 Apr 1965. Category of expense: Household. Sacks of Phurnacite smokeless coal.
90: Castle and Company Limited (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 1 May 1965. Category of expense: Household. Balance outstanding on the wine merchants account.
91: Hotel de Cro-Magnon (Les Eyzies, France, Dordogne). Date: May 1965. Category of expense: Hotel, restaurant & travel. Restaurant meal for four people.
92: Chateau de Mercues (Rue du Chateau, Mercues, France, Lot). Date: 1 May 1965. Category of expense: Hotel, restaurant & travel. Meals for four people in the restaurant over two days. Includes a bottle of champagne.
93: Hotel Bonnet (Beynac, France, Dordogne). Date: 3 May 1965. Category of expense: Hotel, restaurant & travel. Restaurant meal for four people.
94: Harold Smith (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 3 May 1965. Category of expense: Household. Confectioner's patty cases.
95: G. Bickers (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 4 May 1965. Category of expense: Household. Bottles of lager. Agents for Adnams, Southwold.
96: Ian Hallas (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 6 May 1965. Category of expense: Household. Green-grocer, florist goods.
97: Ian Hallas (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 7 May 1965. Category of expense: Household. Green-grocer, florist goods.
98: Finchley Children's Music Group (Fortis Green, London N2). Date: 7 May 1965. Category of expense: Other. Series of 10 singing lessons for Billy Weddle.
99: G. Bickers (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 7May 1965. Category of expense: Household. Bottles of lager. Agents for Adnams, Southwold.
100: M. L. Smith (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 7 May 1965. Category of expense: Household. Ices.
101: Block and Anderson, Limited (Cambridge Grove, London W6). Date: 7 May 1965. Category of expense: Household. Sheets of ozalid paper. Account addressed to Mr. D. Cullen.
102: Douglas Goldsmith (School Lane, Ufford). Date: 7 May 1965. Category of expense: Household. Landscape gardener supplying turf and fertizer.
103: Ian Hallas (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 8 May 1965. Category of expense: Household. Green-grocer, florist goods.
104: Grayson Travel Limited (Duke Street, London W1). Date: 11 May 1965. Category of expense: Hotel, restaurant & travel. Half of costs of reservations made for trip to India.
105: Frederic Corder and Son Limited (Tavern Street, Ipswich). Date: 13 May 1965. Category of expense: Household. Statement of account relating to receipt no 84 above. Includes letter from Mr Cullum asking for clarification as to outstanding amount.
106: Theodore Hamblin Limited (High Street, Ipswich). Date: 15 May 1965. Category of expense: Household. Opticians bill for new lens for spectacles.
107: G. E Woodward Limited (Princes Street, Ipswich). Date: 17 May 1965. Category of expense: Household. Charges for work carried out on Olivetti typewriter.
108: Oxford University Press (Conduit Street, London W1). Date: 19 May 1965. Category of expense: Professional (music publishers and record companies). Charges for purchase and posting of a copy of Britten's 'Simple Symphony'. The copy was posted to Maistro Antonio de Figueredo, Academia de Musica de Goa, Panjim, Goa, India.
109: Roy Fishwick Veterinary Surgeon (Fourways, Saxmundham). Date: 21 May 1965. Category of expense: Household.
110: Mr Glyn Buck (Rushmere Road, Ipswich). Date: 28 May 1965. Category of expense: Medical. Professional services. Ophthalmic surgeon.
111: Frederic Corder and Son Limited (Tavern Street, Ipswich). Date: 29 May 1965. Category of expense: Household. Five pairs of curtains.
112: Eastern Electricity (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 30 May 1965. Category of expense: Household. Electricity usage. Bill addressed to Mr E. B. Britten.
113: A. Fisher (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 31 May 1965. Category of expense: Household. Newspapers, magazines.
114: G. Bickers (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 31 May 1965. Category of expense: Household. Bottles of lager. Agents for Adnams, Southwold.
115: George Constance and Son (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 31 May 1965. Category of expense: Household. Ironmongers products. Bill addressed to Dr. Benjamin Britten. O.M.
116: John F Stevens (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: May 1965. Category of expense: Household. Pharmacy products.
117: North Laundry (Aldeburgh). Date: May 1965. Category of expense: Household. Dry cleaning curtains and pelmets.
118: Collector of Taxes (Lloyds Avenue, Ipswich). Date: 4 Jun 1965. Category of expense: Rates and taxes. Income tax 'notice to pay'.
119: Eastern Electricity (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 11 Jun 1965. Category of expense: Household. Attending to LEC P.2 refrigerator.
120: International Stores Limited (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 12 Jun 1965. Category of expense: Household. Food products.
121: G. Bickers (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 12 Jun 1965. Category of expense: Household. Lager, Port and soft drinks. Agents for Adnams, Southwold.
122: Emmett's Store (Peasenhall). Date: 12 Jun 1965. Category of expense: Household. Food products and delivery.
123: Friends of Blythburgh (Blythburgh). Date: 14 Jun 1965. Category of expense: Donation.
124: Thomas Moy Limited (High Street, Colchester). Date: 16 Jun 1965. Category of expense: Household. Shell domestic fuel oil.
125: Eastern Electricity (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 18 Jun 1965. Category of expense: Household. Belling Hotspur fire, model 142, bronze.
126: Frederic Corder and Son Limited (Tavern Street, Ipswich). Date: 15 Jun 1965. Category of expense: Household. Renovations to chair.
127: Casual staff member. Date: 15 Jun 1965. Category of expense: Household. 23.5 hours casual hours during Festival. Washing up 'etc' lunchtime and evening 15th - 29th June.
128: Eastern Electricity (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 28 Jun 1965. Category of expense: Household. Charges for connecting Electrolux refrigerator.
129: M. W. Crisp (Knodishall). Date: 29 Jun1965. Category of expense: Garage. Car hire, Hillman.
130: H. Hayward and Sons (Saxmundham). Date: 29 Jun 1965. Category of expense: Household. Salt for water softener.
131: The Aldeburgh Bookshop (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 30 Jun 1965. Category of expense: Household. Monthly account, stationery and books.
132: G. Bickers (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 30 Jun 1965. Category of expense: Household. Wines, spirits and beers. Agents for Adnams, Southwold.
133: John F Stevens (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: Jun 1965. Category of expense: Household. Pharmacy products. Includes more Eau de Portugal.
134: B. W. Allen (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: Jun 1965. Category of expense: Household. Picture framing. Oak frames to fit three 'prints'.
135: General Post Office (Head Street, Colchester). Date: Jun 1965. Category of expense: Household. Quarterly account for telephone service. Relating to telephone no. 615.
136: General Post Office (Head Street, Colchester). Date: Jun 1965. Category of expense: Household. Quarterly account for telephone service. Relating to telephone no. 3615.
137: General Post Office (Head Street, Colchester). Date: Jun 1965. Category of expense: Household. Quarterly account for telephone service. Miss Hudson's telephone bill.
138: F. J. Beech Limited (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 30 Jun 1965. Category of expense: Household. General ironmongers products.
139: George Constance and Son (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 30 Jun 1965. Category of expense: Household. General ironmongers products. Invoice addressed to Dr. Benjamin Britten. O. M.
140: A. Fisher (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 30 Jun 1965. Category of expense: Household. Newspapers, magazines.
141: C. Chapman (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: Jun 1965. Category of expense: Household. Grocer's account.
142: Castle and Company Limited (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 1 Jul 1965. Category of expense: Household. Wine merchants account.
143: Baggott and Sons (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 1 Jul 1965. Category of expense: Household. Newspapers, magazines.
144: M. L. Smith (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 8 Jul 1965. Category of expense: Household. Ice cream.
145: Collector of Taxes (Ipswich). Date: 12 Jul 1965. Category of expense: Rates and taxes. Income tax receipt of payment.
146: G. Bickers (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 15 Jul 1965. Category of expense: Household. Soda syphons. Agents for Adnams, Southwold.
147: M. L. Smith (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 19 Jul 1965. Category of expense: Household. Ice cream.
148: Thomas Moy Limited (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 27 Jul 1965. Category of expense: Household. Sacks of Phurnacite smokeless coal.
149: The Aldeburgh Bookshop (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 31 Jul 1965. Category of expense: Household. Stationery and books. Includes a copy of Who's Who, The wind in the willows, and a Russian dictionary.
150: F. J. Beech Limited (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 31 Jul 1965. Category of expense: Household. General ironmongers products.
151: John F Stevens (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: Jul 1965. Category of expense: Household. Pharmacy products. Includes more Eau de Portugal.
152: George Constance and Son (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 31 Jul 1965. Category of expense: Household. General ironmongers products.
153: F. C. Eade (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: Jul 1965. Category of expense: Household. Tennis court net, and outstanding balance on tennis balls.
154: O. & C. Butcher (Outfitters) Limited (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 2 Aug 1965. Category of expense: Household. Items of clothing, and suede cleaner and brush. Includes 4 pairs of socks.
155: C. R. Wright and Son Limited (Friston). Date: 19 Aug 1965. Category of expense: Household. Delsanex Steriliser.
156: G. Bickers (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 26 Aug 1965. Category of expense: Household. Bottles of lager. Agents for Adnams, Southwold.
157: Eastern Electricity (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 30 Aug 1965. Category of expense: Household. Electricity usage.
158: George Constance and Son (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 31 Aug 1965. Category of expense: Household. General ironmongers products.
159: O. & C. Butcher (Outfitters) Limited (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 1 Sep 1965. Category of expense: Household. Items of clothing. More socks, and two 'singlets' (sleeveless vests).
160: M. L. Smith (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 18 Sep 1965. Category of expense: Household. Ice cream.
161: Eastern Electricity (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 24 Sep 1965. Category of expense: Household. Repairs to electrical equipment - toaster.
162: H. G. Crisp (Saxmundham) Limited (High Street, Saxmundham). Date: 27 Sep 1965. Category of expense: Household. Printing letter headings on writing paper. Specifies carmine ink.
163: G. Bickers (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 30 Sep 1965. Category of expense: Household. Lager, mineral water and beers.
164: The Aldeburgh Bookshop (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 30 Sep 1965. Category of expense: Household. Stationery and books.
165: George Constance and Son (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 30 Sep 1965. Category of expense: Household. General ironmongers products.
166: Baggott and Sons (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 30 Sep 1965. Category of expense: Household. Newspapers, magazines.
167: John F Stevens (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: Sep 1965. Category of expense: Household. Pharmacy products. Includes more Eau de Portugal.
168: General Post Office (West Stockwell Street, Colchester). Date: Sep 1965. Category of expense: Household. Quarterly account for telephone service. Relating to telephone no. 2915.
169: C. Chapman (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: Sep 1965. Category of expense: Household. Grocer's monthly account.
170: General Post Office (West Stockwell Street, Colchester). Date: Sep 1965. Category of expense: Household. Quarterly account for telephone service. Relating to telephone no. 2615.
171: Castle and Company Limited (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 1 Oct 1965. Category of expense: Household. Wine merchants account.
172: Smith and Wesby, Limited (Saxmundham). Date: 8 Oct 1965. Category of expense: Garage. A new Morris Mini Minor Traveller De Luxe. Traded in old Morris 1,000 Traveller.
173: General Post Office (West Stockwell Street, Colchester). Date: 20 Oct 1965. Category of expense: Household. A final demand notice for Miss Hudson's quarterly account for telephone service. Relating to telephone no. 2621.
174: Castle and Company Limited (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 21 Oct 1965. Category of expense: Household. Wine merchants account for six bottles of Russian vodka. Includes a note to Jeremy ' make sure that you pay for 4 only. This is all we had' With an unidentifed signature.
175: Footman Pretty and Company Limited (Ipswich). Date: 26 Oct 1965. Category of expense: Household. Replacement Kenwood liquidiser. With a note to Jeremy explaining what the receipt is for. With an unidentifed signature.
176: H.C. Pulham (Woodbridge). Date: 28 Oct 1965. Category of expense: Household. Dishcloths and brushes.
177: G. A. Hubbard Limited (Market Place, Saxmundham). Date: 28 Oct 1965. Category of expense: Household. A lamp. Invoice addressed to Mr. Clark, Aldeburgh?
178: Eastern Electricity (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 29 Oct 1965. Category of expense: Household. Supplying and fitting new element assembly to Sadia water heater.
179: M. L. Smith (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 30 Oct 1965. Category of expense: Household. Ice cream.
180: The Aldeburgh Bookshop (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 30 Oct 1965. Category of expense: Household. Monthly account, stationery and books. Includes one title by/on Pushkin and another on Elizabeth Garrett Anderson.
181: G. Bickers (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 30 Oct 1965. Category of expense: Household. Minerals, squashes and beers. Agents for Adnams, Southwold.
182: R. Bedford Garage (Lambolle Place, London NW3). Date: 31 Oct 1965. Category of expense: Garage. Charges for chauffeur driven limousines. Includes one journey from London airport to Marlborough Place; and two journeys from Orme Square - Lord Harewood's London home.
183: William Cory and Son Limited (Gravel Lane, London E1). Date: 31 Oct 1965. Category of expense: Household. The company were distributor's of coal and fuel oil. This invoice is for a maintenance service. Refers to BB as Dr. Benjamin Britten Esq. CH.
184: B. and A. Stephenson (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: Oct 1965. Category of expense: Household. Monthly account, amber jewellery items and one watch strap.
185: John F Stevens (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: Oct 1965. Category of expense: Household. Pharmacy products.
186: Guildford Cathedral (Cathedral Close, Guildford). Date: 1 Nov 1965. Category of expense: Subscriptions. An acknowledgement of a subscription to L.S.S.R (?) from the Sub-Dean of the Cathedral. The acknowledgement includes a note expressing thanks, and regret that BB will not be present at an event at the Cathedral.
187: Date: 1 Nov 1965. Category of expense: Hotel, restaurant & travel. Meal, and drinks, for four people. No restaurant name. The bill acknowledges payment on 11 November and is signed D.E Jones.
188: Castle and Company Limited (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 1 Nov 1965. Category of expense: Household. Wine merchants monthly account.
189: Footman Pretty and Company Limited (Ipswich). Date: 6 Nov 1965. Category of expense: Household. The Store's account showing outstanding balance.
190: Theodore Hamblin Limited (High Street, Ipswich). Date: 11 Nov 1965. Category of expense: Household. Dispensing Opticians, purchase of lenses with black frame.
191: Eastern Electricity (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 11 Nov 1965. Category of expense: Household. A supply of electric light bulbs.
192: William Cory and Son Limited (Mill Road, Saxmundham). Date: 16 Nov 1965. Category of expense: Household. Domestic fuel service, boiler breakdown.
193: Aldeburgh Brickworks (Aldeburgh). Date: 16 Nov 1965. Category of expense: Household. Five yards of garden top soil.
194: Eastern Electricity (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 23 Nov 1965. Category of expense: Household. Attending to heaters in greenhouse.
195: Jeremy Cullum, secretary (Aldeburgh). Date: 26 Nov 1965. Category of expense: Household. Reimbursement for general household items. Includes Christmas cake decorations and angel chimes and candles.
196: Hazelwood Hand Laundry (Aldringham). Date: 27 Nov 1965. Category of expense: Household.
197: G. Bickers (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 30 Nov 1965. Category of expense: Household. Beers, minerals and spirits.
198: Eastern Electricity (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 30 Nov 1965. Category of expense: Household. Electricity usage.
199: George Constance and Son (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 30 Nov 1965. Category of expense: Household. General ironmongers products. Invoice addressed to Dr. Benjamin Britten. O. M. C.H.
200: John F Stevens (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: Nov 1965. Category of expense: Household. Pharmacy products. Includes more Eau de Portugal.
201: The Aldeburgh Bookshop (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: 30 Nov 1965. Category of expense: Household. Stationery and books. Includes another copy of the Elizabeth Garrett Anderson title.
202: Smith and Wesby, Limited (Saxmundham). Date: Nov 1965. Category of expense: Garage. Petrol account and car maintenance.
203: C. Chapman (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: Nov 1965. Category of expense: Household. Grocer's monthly account.
204: F. C. Eade (High Street, Aldeburgh). Date: Nov 1965. Category of expense: Household. More tennis balls, and outstanding balance on tennis balls.
205: Carter's Garage (Aldeburgh). Date: Nov 1965. Category of expense: Garage. Monthly account, petrol and car maintenance. Includes taxi hire to Sax, taxi to Ipswich station, and hire of driver to London and the cost of a meal for the driver and his return journey by train.
206: Maison Prunier (St. James's, London S.W.1). Date: Dec 1965. Category of expense: Hotel, restaurant & travel. Seafood restaurant , monthly account. Two separate bills for two meals. On the back of the first bill the waiter has written BB's name as Sir Benjamin Britten.
207: Emmett's Store (Peasenhall). Date: 6 Dec 1965. Category of expense: Household. Sweet pickled ham - and postage costs.
208: Charles H. Pugh Limited (Exning Road, Newmarket). Date: 9 Dec 1965. Category of expense: HouseR96341
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