Archives of Edwin Roberts

Non Combatant Corps and conscientious objection

Based on the archives of Edwin Roberts

[I am including material from this period that may be related]

Cuttings Book Newspaper cuttings (1940) about conscientious objectors. In a Warrington Education Committee exercise book.

[Wednesday 3.7.1940]:

[The training centre was at Hemsby, near Caester in Norfolk. They were in Bell tents near a Butlins Camp for a week. They were moved on a week later, without being told where they were going. (This was the usual procedure)]

From 18.8.1940, Edwin Roberts was stationed at Steventon in Berkshire

Drawing "Eddie", signed J. Walpole 1941. (appears to be wearing army uniform and reading a Penguin paperback)

Water colour "Priory Cottages, The Causeway, Steventon, Berks. 1941" signed G.P. Gould.

Unlabelled photograph of men and women (mostly) in army uniform. Includes Edwin Roberts. May be Royal Army Pay Cops.

Clark, G.W. 1955 3. N.C.C. "Being the story of a Non- Combatant Company in war time told by Major G. W. Clark, M.C. O.C. No.3. Coy. N.C.C. To the memory of Ken Baker." Copy signed Gilbert W. Clark.
This contains a photograph of the first reunion, on 5.10.1946.

3 N.C.C. Association. Address List (Printed) Not dated. Address of E. Roberts suggests 1946, 1947 or 1948.

Fellowship Record "Being a record of some believers who met in happy fellowship while serving in H.M. Forces". and a supplement. Includes names and addresses of Harry Young and Chas Smith, not Edwin Roberts.

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 1 April 1946;
"Incorporating No 3. Coy N.C.C. Magazine"

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 2 August 1946;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 3 December 1946;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 4 April 1947;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 5 August 1947;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 6 December 1947;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 7 April 1948;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 8 August 1948;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 9 December 1948;
"Welcome to the Guests" by Colin MacGregor recalls life in N.C.C.3, the analysis of officer's behaviour by the men, the nature of the work, educational activity and the relevance to "civilisation" of this "fantastic society". Extracts were reprinted in August 1973

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 10 April 1949;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 11 August 1949;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 12 December 1949;

    "I suppose some of my most enjoyable times were spent with the two Jacks, Walpole and Williamson, attempting to organise concerts. Remember the "Three Brass Balls" which first saw light in Swindon and continued in Bristol" Ex-S/Ldr p.14

    Chas. Smith.. is a partner in the firm of accountants Griffin Stone, Moscrop and Co. Another member, F. Roy Coad, was an N.C.C. on P.O.W. work, whilst Stan Lander is employed by the same firm.

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 13 April 1950;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 14 August 1950;
J. Walpole removed from NCC Association list for non payment of subscription.

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 15 December 1950;
"A new lease of life was given to the Association at the last Reunion- the fifth. It soon became apparent to the sixty members and friends who had gathered for what some were thinking was the last time that the Association was far from dead."

Missing

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 17 December 1951;
E.Roberts reinstated on NCC Association list after payment of subscription.

Missing

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 2 December 1952;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 3 August 1953;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 4 December 1953;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 5 August 1954;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 6 December 1954;
(History and a Members' address list)

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 7 August 1955;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 8 December 1955;
(Death of Francis Arthur Peach)

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 9 August 1956;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 10 December 1956;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 11 August 1957;

    "Operation New World" by Major Clark is the story of the first year of the Flora Innes House which is an experiment in human relationships being carried out by the Major and his wife in their home [4 St Peter's Road, St Margaret's, Middlesex]. They are caring for mentally retarded people in such a way that their mental respect is returning and they are finding a new lease of life" (p.8)

    Clark, G.W., M.C., B.Sc. no date Operation "New World". The Story of the First Year of the Flora Innes House 19 pages duplicated.

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 12 December 1957;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 13 August 1958;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 14 December 1958;

Missing

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 16 December 1959;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 17 August 1960:

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 18 December 1960;

Missing

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 20 December 1961;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 21 August 1962;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 22 December 1962;
(Death of Gilbert Clark)

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 23 August 1963;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 24 December 1963;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 25 August 1964;

    "The events of the past few weeks have brought the Exclusive Brethren into the news headlines and no doubt recalled many memories of N.C.C. days and our own particular P.B's. We feel sure that they are not of the 'Big Jim' fraternity even though they caused many heated discussion during those years we lived together."

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 26 December 1964;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 27 August 1965;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 28 December 1965:

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 29 August 1966;
Special issue in preparation for 21st reunion
Two copies

    "I am indebted to those who have sent articles for this special issue and also to the person who suggested we should not forget those of our number who have died, including Ebenezer Munro, Ken Baker, Alan Ghinn, George Drew, Dick Clay, Wally Sargeant, Max Davis, C.S.M. Walker, Captain Peach, Cyril Pearson, Arthur Hindle, Major Clark and Alf Turner."

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 30 December 1966;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 31 August 1967;
Editorial by Jack Bentley "New Ways of Service" outlines the "growing number of organisations doing the work of caring and compassion which was the prerogative of the Church". Also a Members' address list)

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 32 December 1967;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 33 August 1968;
Editorial by Jack Bentley "What Next" comments (optimistically) on "recent happenings amongst students". "The inevitable outcome of an educational system which encourages youngsters to think for themselves, to use their initiative and to resolve their own problems was bound to cause revolt against the 'establishment' sooner or later."

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 34 December 1968;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 36 December 1969;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 37 August 1970;

    "The call up of the members of the original No.3 Coy. N.C.C. was on 3rd July 1940.." [David Jones and Jack Bentley reminisced] "about that eventful day thirty years before when we, along with many of you members, travelled to Hemsby 'Holiday Camp'. We found it a little difficult to remember some things but others, like the large Sergeant Major, the tents we slept in, and the ablutions, we recalled with ease".

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 38 December 1970:
Report of the 25th reunion
Two copies

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 39 August 1971;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 40 December 1971:
Editorial by Jack Bentley says "It is 'Another Era'" with "happenings unknown before. Articles for the News-sheet have been received, more than can be accommodated in this issues and they will be held over for future use."
Two copies

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 41 August 1972;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 42 December 1972;
"It Can Now Be Told" by Sid Ray tells of the one-eyed driver who passed medical inspection by memorising the chart.

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 43 August 1973;
Recollections of the December 1948 issue.

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 44 December 1973;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 45 August 1974;
Editorial by Jack Bentley says "It isn't easy to be happy and cheerful in these depressing days of inflation, corruption, near civil-wars, revolution and growing violence. Yet one wants to present a better future and one constantly hopes and prays that such a time will come..."

Missing

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 49 August 1976;

Missing

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 51 August 1977;

3. N.C.C. Reunion 1977 Photograph

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 52 December 1977;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 53 August 1978;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 54 December 1978;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 55 August 1979;

3. N.C.C. Reunion 6.10.1979 Photograph
(This is not labelled 3. N.C.C. Reunion)

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 56 December 1979;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 57 August 1980;

3. N.C.C. Reunion 4.10.1980 Photograph
(This is not labelled 3. N.C.C. Reunion)
There is a list of names: George Balderson, Geoff Murrell, Graham Chesney, David Rees, Chas Smith, Ken Woodall, Sid Ray, Herbert Sweet, John - , Charlie Coleman, Cyril Arley, Jack Bentley, Cyril Field, Eddie Cook, Eddie Roberts, Enoch Thomas, Martin Cross, Alf Styles, Ted Herman, Don Agar, Sid Renow, [Front row:] Mrs Rees, Sweet, Smith, Bentley, Ray, Roberts, Renow.

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 58 December 1980;

Missing

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 62 December 1982;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 63 August 1983;

3. N.C.C. News-Sheet No. 64 December 1983;

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