Alphabetical index of Titles appearing in Journals and Newsletters.
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Newsletters are indicated by the prefix NL before the issue number.
TITLE Author Citation |
ABSTRACT |
Gaffer (an extract from Take it to Bed) Wyndham Lewis, D.B. 35 (Sep. 1999): 26 |
A short parody of HW as farmer on his Norfolk Farm c. 1940, by a personal friend of HW – ‘Beachcomber’ of the Daily Express. |
A Gaultshire Guide Skipper, Tom and Joan 7 (May 1983): 23-9 |
A detailed guide to the area of Bedfordshire around Aspley Guise. A sketch map indicates places mentioned in the novels. |
The Genius of Friendship (Part I) Williamson, Anne 27 (Mar. 1993): 18-35 |
An examination of the relationship between T.E. Lawrence and HW. [Regrettably a large number of typographical errors crept into this article. Serious scholars should consult AW.] |
The Genius of Friendship (Part II) Williamson, Anne 28 (Sep. 1993): 7-21 |
The second part of an article which examines the links between T.E. Lawrence and HW, with special reference to Richard Aldington. |
The Gentleman’s River Williamson, Henry 33 (Sep. 1997): 69-71 |
Reprint of an article on the Taw first published in Country Life. |
Georgeham O'Keeffe, Kevin 6 (Oct. 1982): 25 |
A poem, dedicated to HW. |
Georgeham Memories Brown, Arthur 32 (Sep. 1996): 37-41 |
Recollections of Arthur Brown, resident of Georgeham, illustrated with correspondence concerning the building of the studio at Ox’s Cross. |
The Georgeham Village Hall Sign Incident Lamplugh, Lois 29 (Mar. 1994): 44-6 |
An account of the incident when HW (and others) papered over the Village Institute sign. |
The German 'Beautiful Years' Reschke, Horst A. 9 (Mar. 1984): 39-42 |
The effect that a gift of Die Schonen Jahre had on a German boy in 1940, and details of his subsequent correspondence with HW. |
The Gift Wake, Bryan 23 (Mar. 1991): 28 |
A poetic tribute to Loetitia Williamson at ninety years of age. |
The Gold Falcon: A Morality Play in Prose? Williamson, Anne 45 (Sep. 2009): 3-24 |
A detailed analysis of The Gold Falcon and the background of its writing, with details of HW's New York sojourn in 1930-31, including copies of contemporary newspaper cuttings. |
The Gold Falcon Limited Edition Dedicated Copies Williamson, Anne 45 (Sep. 2009): 27-8 |
Just nine specially bound copies of The Gold Falcon Limited Edition were produced, according to HW's archive, and the individual dedications are reproduced in full. |
Good Husbandry Conford, Philip 35 (Sep. 1999): 27-34 |
An account of the organic movement which includes mention of several people who were close friends of HW, inc. Richard de la Mare, Adrian Bell, John Middleton Murry and Francis Yeats-Brown, and with reference to The Story of a Norfolk Farm. |
The Grand Surprize Lewis, Peter 23 (Mar. 1991): 32-9 |
An investigation of the Camberwell Beauty and its place in The Dark Lantern, prompted by the discovery of a specimen found at an antique fair. |
The Great War in the Writings of Henry Williamson Gregory, John 43 (Sep. 2007): 68-91 |
Examination through various archive sources of the progression of thought, deed, and final written accounts of people and events of the First World War in HW’s life and writings. |
Great Writers of Angling: Fishers of Men Bailey, John 31 (Sep. 1995): 86-9 |
A reprint of a chapter from The Great Anglers which summarises the contribution made by HW. |
The Green Desert Williamson, Henry 10 (Oct. 1984): 5-10 |
An article first published in the Daily Telegraph Magazine (1969) in which HW recalls the changes observed in the Devon countryside since 1914. |
A Group of Soldiers Williamson, Anne 34 (Sep. 1998): 94-6 |
A brief description of a C.R.W. Nevinson drawing and an account of his relationship with HW. |
Grove Street Blues: Places and People from Henry Williamson's First Trip to North America 1930-1 Burns, Walker 45 (Sep. 2009): 33-54 |
A detailed illustrated exploration of HW's first visit to the US, identifying the apartment in which he stayed, and covering his visit to New Hampshire, with digressions on HW's US publishers and Herbert Faulkner West. Included are coloured reproductions of the US editions of HW's books. |
The Haggards of Ditchingham House Cheyne, Commander Mark 35 (Sep. 1999): 73-7 |
Talk given at the HWS dinner, Spring Meeting 1999, by the nephew of Lilias Rider Haggard (with whom HW collaborated on A Norfolk Life) and grandson of Sir Henry Rider Haggard (author, She, King Solomon’s Mines etc.). Commander Cheyne and his wife Nada were also friends of Ida Loetitia Williamson and the family at Ditchingham, Norfolk. This lively and interesting piece provides an intimate background to the story of the Haggards & their life in Ditchingham. |
Haig, Field Marshal Sir Douglas: An Appreciation Terraine, John 19 (Mar. 1989): 5-12 |
The text of a talk, given at the Society's Devon meeting in 1988. which tries to assess the true worth of Haig. |
'Ham': Henry Williamson's Village in the 1930s Lewis, Peter 31 (Sep. 1995): 47-58 |
A detailed description of the state of Georgeham and its inhabitants. |
Hamlet and Modern Life Williamson, Henry 45 (Sep. 2009): 58-80 |
Lecture given at Dartmouth College, New Hampshire, 10 February 1931. A reproduction of the original typescript with manuscript corrections. |
A Haunted Place Miller, Hamish 37 (Sep. 2001): 81-91 |
A description of the St Michael's Leyline where it passes through Lydford. |
The Hawthornden Prize Lewis, Peter 26 (Sep. 1992): 32-49 |
An account of the origins of the Hawthornden Prize and the effects that its award had on HW. |
The Hawthornden Prize Coultas, Michael 46 (Sep. 2010): 87-9 |
A summary of the history of the prize with a list of prizewinners, updating that given in Peter Lewis's article published in Journal no. 26, Sep. 1992. |
Helena Rolls' Brooch Williamson, Anne 33 (Sep. 1997): 48-9 |
Archival support for the existence of HW s rejected gift. Episode in Chronicle, WW1. |
Henry: One of the Faces at the Window Wiggin, Maurice 36 (Sep. 2000): 91-4 |
A reminiscence by Maurice Wiggin (celebrated journalist) who knew HW well, which first appeared as ‘Hermit of Ox’s Cross’ in the Sunday Times, 1 June 1958, and was included in his book Faces at the Window. |
Henry Williamson Elwin, Malcolm 10 (Oct. 1984): 11-18 |
A biographical piece published in Little Reviews Anthology (1946). |
Henry Williamson Kershaw, Alister 28 (Sep. 1993): 24-33 |
A chapter from The Pleasure of their Company describing a friendship begun after HW sold his farm. |
Henry Williamson Seago, Edward 31 (Sep. 1995): 82-4 |
A personal recollection by the artist which includes a reproduction of his portrait of HW. |
A short exposition of the Battle of Loos, revealing HW’s use of material from With the Guns (FOO, 1916) for his climbing the ‘Tower’ scene in A Fox Under My Cloak. | |
Henry Williamson and his Writings: A Personal View Wilson, Colin 2 (Oct. 1980): 9-20 |
Recollections of meetings with HW, with an assessment of his work. |
Henry Williamson and The Aylesford Review Sewell, Brocard 13 (Mar. 1986): 5-9 |
A revised version of a talk given to the Society in 1985 describing the inception and development of the St Albert's Press and The Aylesford Review with details of HW's support. |
Henry Williamson and the BBC Gregory, John 29 (Mar. 1994): 5-32 |
A detailed account of HW's involvement with the BBC. |
Henry Williamson and the Battles of the Somme Fullagar, Brian 23 (Mar. 1991): 6-9 |
A piece originally written as part of an information pack accompanying a battlefield tour (July, 1990). |
Henry Williamson and the BUF Robins, Peter K. 10 (Oct. 1984): 28-9 |
A reassessment of HW's links with the BUF, prompted by the release of Home Office files. |
Henry Williamson and the Generation of 1914 Jones, Nigel 9 (Mar. 1984): 16-23 |
The text of a paper read at the AGM of the Society in 1983 examining the effect of war experience on a generation of writers. |
Henry Williamson and the Kaiserschlacht Reed, Paul 18 (Sep. 1988): 12-15 |
An examination of the events and characters of the 1918 retreat and their relevance to A Test to Destruction. |
Henry Williamson and Wilfrid Meynell Sewell, Brocard 15 (Mar. 1987): 18-22 |
A brief correspondence between HW and Wilfrid Meynell, patron of Francis Thompson. |
Henry Williamson as Educational Thinker Harris, Will 42 (Sep. 2006): 61-6 |
HW’s views on education looked at within its social context. |
Henry Williamson at Stiffkey Phillips, Bernard 4 (Nov. 1981): 37-8 |
An account by a local journalist who accompanied the HW Society with Margaret, Richard and Loetitia Williamson around Old Hall Farm. |
Henry Williamson, Broadcaster Belsey, Valerie R. 8 (Oct. 1983): 22-3 |
A summary of HW's work for the BBC. |
Henry Williamson, Farmer Serjeant, Ben 5 (May 1982): 14-17 |
An assessment of HW's time as a farmer in Norfolk. |
Henry Williamson in Conversation with Kenneth Allsop Allsop, Kenneth 9 (Mar. 1984): 27-36 |
A transcript of a recording of Personal Choice (1968). |
Henry Williamson in uniform, 1919, Folkestone. Photograph (HWLE) 39 (Sep. 2003): 29 |
Sitting on the steps of Mabs Baker’s (the fictional Eve Fairfax) house. |
Henry Williamson: The Early Chronicle and the Country and the City Brandon, Peter 3 (May 1981): 11-20 |
An examination of the first three novels of the Chronicle with emphasis on the relationship between the London suburb and the adjacent countryside. |
An analysis of HW's philosophy. | |
Henry Williamson Society: The First 30 Years Starr, Eric NL17 (Mar. 2011): 42-3 |
One member's recollections of the first years of the Society. |
The Henry Williamson Society Website and E-mail Register Gregory, John NL15 (Mar. 2009): 27-8 |
Ann announcement of the launch of the revised new-look Society website. |
Henry Williamson's Bedfordshire Roots Skipper, Tom and Joan 6 (Oct. 1982): 26-31 |
An exploration of HW's connections with Bedfordshire including a family tree showing the Williamson/Turney relationship. |
Henry Williamson's Contribution to Mosley's Action Dilnot, Alan 22 (Sep. 1990): 18-21 |
An account of HW's brief association with the BUF newspaper. |
Henry Williamson's The Flax of Dream (link to first part; second part)
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A discussion of HW's intentions in writing The Flax of Dream and an appreciation of his achievement. |
Henry Williamson's Handwriting Shearer, Elizabeth 46 (Sep. 2010): 96 |
An analysis by a member of the British Academy of Graphology which concludes that HW's handwriting portrays a contradictory nature: on the one hand someone with a brilliant mind and great intellectual capacity, and on the other a difficult and irascible character – a man more admired and respected than loved, but never dull to be around. |
Henry's Desert Island Discs Revisited Smith, Stuart 42 (Sep. 2006): 46-60 |
A closer look at some elements of Romantic music with reference to HW’s choice of musical preferences. Includes illustrative material. |
Henry's Hayling Holidays Walker, Robert 46 (Sep. 2010): 15-28 |
A 'then and now' look at Hayling island, site of childhood holidays for HW, which he fictionalised in a chapter of Donkey Boy, describing a Maddison family holiday there. The article ends with a surprising revelation. Illustrated with photographs both contemporary and present day showing particular locations named in the book. |
Henry's Owls Lewis, Peter 22 (Sep. 1990): 5-13 |
A survey of HW's lifelong association with owls. |
Henry's Visit to the New World 1930-1: Known Facts and Dates Williamson, Anne 45 (Sep. 2009): 31-2 |
A list of verifiable dates and events. |
Hermit of Ox's Cross Wiggin, Maurice 11 (Apr. 1985): 6-8 |
A description of a visit made in 1958, in the Sunday Times. |
Holiday postcards from William Leopold Williamson 36 (Sept. 2000): 85-7 |
Reproduction of postcards and their messages sent by HW’s father to his family while on his annual cycling holidays to the West Country (England) in the early years of the twentieth century. These holidays feature in the Chronicle as taken by Richard Maddison. |
The Honour of Life Walker, Ronald 27 (Mar. 1993): 5-17 |
The text of an address given to the Society (1991): a wide-ranging appreciation of HW. |
Frances Horovitz, A Tribute to Sewell, Brocard 9 (Mar. 1984): 24-6 |
An obituary which includes a reference to her friendship with HW. |
Honeymoon 1925: Some postcards from the Battlefields 34 (Sep. 1998): 34-9 |
Selection of postcards from HW’s honeymoon tour of the Battlefields. |
How Good is Tarka the Otter as Literature? Blench, Dr J.W. 22 (Sep. 1990): 22-37 |
An article which first appeared in The Durham University Journal (1987) discussing the artistic achievement of Tarka the Otter. |
HW inscriptions in books by him belonging to the Radford family 37 (Sep. 2001): 84-7 |
Supplied by Tony Evans with kind permission of the Radford family, this item follows on from Tony Evans’ illuminating article in HWSJ 36 (Sep. 2000), on HW’s connections with the Radford family in the early 1920s at the time when he was writing The Star-born. The Radfords lived at Lydford Gorge, the setting for this book. |
A short explanation of access arrangements to the nascent Society archive collection housed at Exeter University Library, begun by the donation of Fr Brocard Sewell's HW book collection, combined with an appeal for further donations. | |
I Believe in the Men Who Died Williamson, Henry 34 (Sep. 1998): 48-51 |
Three different workings of an article which appeared in the Daily Express in 1928. |
I Have Sold My Norfolk Farm Williamson, Henry 17 (Mar. 1988): 23-4 |
An article which first appeared in the Daily Express (1945) in which HW looks back over eight years of farming. |
Imaginary but True: Henry Williamson's Wakenham, Pt I Shepherd, Fred 39 (Sep. 2003): 6-17 |
Examination of the fictional scenario of Wakenham with that of the real-life Lewisham, places and people, including Colfe’s Grammar School, illustrated with photographs of locations. |
Imaginary but True: Henry Williamson's Wakenham, Pts II & III Shepherd, Fred 44 (Sep. 2008): 60-70 |
A continuation on Part I. |
'The Immortal Corn': notes on an envelope Williamson, Henry 40 (Sep. 2004): 78-9 |
Notes for a proposed film about the Norfolk farm, which remained unmade. |
In Defence of Creative Genius Loates, Michael 13 (Mar. 1986): 40-1 |
A response to the view of HW presented in Ian Niall's book Portrait of a Country Artist (1980). |
In the Beginning Faulkner, Peter 47 (Sep. 2011): 10-20 |
An illustrated memoir of Society meetings during the years 1981-87. |
In the Monkey House Hoyle, David 4 (Nov. 1981): 6-16 |
An examination of HW's association with fascism. |
In Honour of Henry Williamson, Richard 9 (Mar. 1984): 5-6 |
The text of a speech given by Richard Williamson on the occasion of the opening of the restored Writing Hut in 1983. |
The Incalculable Hour Blench, Dr J.W. 8 (Oct. 1983): 18-21 |
The discovery of J Quiddington West's book from which HW took the title The Flax of Dream. |
The Incalculable Hour J. Quiddington West 31 (Sep. 1995): 28-32 |
A reprint of the symbolic fable pseudonymously written by HW's aunt Mary Leopoldina Williamson. |
The Influence of Richard Jefferies upon Henry Williamson (I) Blench, Dr J.W. 25 (Mar. 1992): 5-20 |
A detailed examination of the thought of Jefferies mirrored in the writings of HW. |
The Influence of Richard Jefferies upon Henry Williamson (II) (link to first part; second part)
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A continuation of the examination of the thought of Jefferies in the writings of HW. |
Introduction to Tarka the Otter Finch, Robert 46 (Sep. 2010): 5-14 |
A reprint of the excellent Introduction to the 1990 US paperback edition of Tarka published by Beacon Press, Boston, Mass. |
The Ironic Mode: Aldington and Williamson Onions, John 31 (Sep. 1995): 77-81 |
A reprint of a chapter from English Fiction and Drama of the Great War, 1918-39 in which is discussed the contributions of Aldington and HW to war literature. |
The Invention of Tarka Darlington, Miriam 47 (Sep. 2011): 104 |
A poem, first published in the collection Windfall as 'The Invention of Otter'. |