Documents relating to the 1969 Investiture of the Prince of Wales

This material is held atGwynedd Archives Service - Caernarfon Record Office / Gwasanaeth Archifau Gwynedd, Archifdy Caernarfon

Reference
- GB 219 XM13072
Dates of Creation
- 1969
Language of Material
- English
Physical Description
- 35 items

Scope and Content

includes various items of correspondence.

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Documents relating to the 1969 Investiture of the Prince of WalesXM13072

LETTER from H J Evans, Lt Col for Chief of Staff, Chester Military to G H Briscoe, Factory Manager, Ferodo Ltd regarding the 1969 Investiture site for TV and schoolchildren at FerodoXM13072/1

LETTER from H J Evans, Lt Col, A/Q (Investiture) to the Director of Education, Caernarfonshire Education Committee regarding the reserved space at Ferodo for approximately 200 children and young people. Reserved areas are also required for VIP guests and families of Ferodo employeesXM13072/2

LETTER from R W Peachey, Command Public Relations Officer to Antony Craxton, TV Outside Broadcasts, BBC enlosing a diagram showing layout of camera positions at Ferodo. He is very sorry that his plans for building the towers and stands has had to be abandoned as it is beyond their financial resources. He requests that they let him know what their power requirements are likely to be and their proposed timetable for moving equipment into the area. He says that he assumes that Pathe news will co-ordinate their requirements with you for their own camera positions iwth teh exception of tower 8. Enclosed: DIAGRAM of camera positionsXM13072/3

LETTER from R W Peachey, Command Public Relations Officer, Western Command, Chester to G H Briscoe, Factory Manager, Ferodo regarding the use of telephones by reporters. He makes a request for a room with six telephones that reporters could use on a reverse charges basisXM13072/4

FACTS AND FIGURES on the Ferodo Caernarfon FactoryXM13072/5

LETTER from H I Evans, Lt Col, HQ Western Command, Chester to G H Briscoe, Manager, Ferodo, Caernarfon regarding arrangements for civilian spectators at Ferodo. It has been agreed that Ferodo employees and their families (total 500) and schoolchildren and youth organisation (total 500) in addition to old comrades and junior servicemen. All spectators are to be in their respective enclosures by 1230 hours and remain there until approximately 5.15pmXM13072/6

LETTER from H I Evans, Lt Col, HQ Western Command, Chester to G H Briscoe, Manager, Ferodo, Caernarfon stating that they have now heard from W R Waugh, section assistant Bangor who says that clearance of the site commenced mid May and work on the platform will start on the 2nd of June 1969.XM13072/7

LETTER from HQ Western Command, Chester regarding arrangements for services spectators and old comrades at Ferodo. Arrangements have now been made to reserve areas at Ferodo for old comrades and junior servicemen to watch the ceremony. The bids submitted total approximately 800 and chairs will be provided for old comrades only. A parking area for spectators vehicles will be available opposite the entrance to Ferodo. The main road will be closed therefore it will be necessary to obtain a vehicle pass from Gwynedd ConstabularyXM13072/8

LETTER from R W Peachy, Command Public Relations Officer, Headquarters Wester Command, Chester to news editors and picture editors regarding press arrangements at Ferodo Ltd. He states that there are various unavoidable restrictions on the use of cars and by movement of press representatives and that as it is impossible to provide telephones at Ferodo prior arrangements need to be made. Since the road from Ferodo to Caernarfon will be closed and Caernarfon itself will be almost inaccessible they are advised to reserve telephones at Bangor or anywhere that does not fall within police restrictions or road movement into Caernarfon. He states that the British Army welcomes their representatives to Ferodo Ltd and that he hopes that their visit is both pleasant and profitable Enclosed: NOTES FOR PRESS at Ferodo on Investiture DayXM13072/9

LETTER from G H Briscoe, Factory Manager, Ferodo Ltd sending their compliments and stating that their seat number will be provided when they arrive at Ferodo on 1st JulyXM13072/10

LETTER from R J Ebdon, Lieutenant, R Signals for Detachment Commander, Llandwrog Camp regarding exchange operators ordersXM13072/11

LETTER from Lord Chamberlain's Office, Caernarfon Castle to Mr Briscoe confirming the arrangements made yesterday afternoon. Lieutenant -Colonel John Johnston and Captain Carron Greig will arrive between 9:30am and 10:00am in plain clothes in a Ford vehicle carrying a green crown. This caer will drop them at the security box and go on to Caernarfon with other passengers. At 10:30 the vehicle will return empty from Caernarfon and will park at the Ferodo factory. It will be accompanied by another green crown car carrying Mr Bishop, some luggage and empty regalia boxes to be deposited in the rrom provided by Mr Briscoe. Mr Bishop and his car will then leave. The parked vehicle will leave at about 11a.m with Colonel Johnston and Captain Greig. At about 12.15p.m lieutenant commander John Holdsworth with arrive in a police car and will be directed to the reception area. At about 12.30pm Colonel Johnston and Captain Greig will return in uniform in a car carrying a green crown which will set down and remain. This car will leave with Colonel Johnston at the rear of the Queen's procession. From a little before 12.50 pm the following will arrive a be directed to the reception area, where they will be received by Mr Clifford and Commander Holsworth: Lord Lieutenant of Caernarfonshire, High Sheriff of Caernarfonshire, The Secretary of State for Wales, The Master of the Horse and the the Gold Stick in Waiting. It is understood that the military authorities are arranging some refreshment for those VIP's and a waiting room will be available. At about 1:40 the VIPs cars will be marshalled and they will leave the factory area under the direction of Col Johnston to set down at the platform by 1:45pm; their cars to be parked back at the factory under military arrangements. As soon as the Royal Processions have left Capt Greig and Commander Holdsworth will with the aid of the police move the boxes and luggage by way of the platform of the Royal Train. They are then to stay at Ferodo to undertake their duties as gentlemen ushers to the Queen on the platform until all the royal family have gone and the cars of the VIPs have been brought forward for them to departXM13072/12

LIST OF CEREMONIAL PROCEEDING for the Investiture of his Royal Highness the Prince of WalesXM13072/13

DIAGRAM of Queen's procession and layout of car park at FerodoXM13072/14

PROGRAMME for visiting directors and guests at the Investiture of HRH Prince Charles as Prince of Wales at Caernarfon CastleXM13072/15

MEMORANDUM OF ARRANGEMENTS for the Investiture of the Prince of Wales at Caernarfon CastleXM13072/16

DIAGRAM of TV camera positions at Ferodo main production blockXM13072/17

BUNDLE of PLANS of 1969 Investiture routes and parkingXM13072/18

PLAN of layout of Ferodo Ltd for the Investiture of HRH Prince Charles as Prince of Wales at Caernarfon CastleXM13072/19

ADMISSION TICKET for Investiture to admit Mrs G H BriscoeXM13072/20

BOOKLET - Order of event of the ceremony at Ferodo during the investiture of His Royal Highness Prince Charles as Prince of Wales at Caernarfon CastleXM13072/21

PAMFFLED gwybodaeth gyffredinol arwisgiad tywysog Cymru yng nghastell CaernarfonXM13072/22

PARKING TICKET for Ferodo car park during 1969 InvestitureXM13072/23

BOOKLET - Notice of Royal Trains from London Euston to Menai Bridge Sidings and Menai Bridge sidings to Ferodo platformXM13072/24

LEAFLET regarding purchase of Investiture chairsXM13072/25

HANDBOOK of local arrangements for 1969 InvestitureXM13072/26

LETTER from E R Pochin, Ferodo Ltd, Chapel en le Frith, Stockport to G H Briscoe enclosing a copy of a letter which he has received from Lt Gen Sir Anthony Read and noting that he would be pleased if its contents could be conveyed to anyone who has had a part in the arrangements. Attached: LETTER from Tony Read, Headquarters, Western Command, Chester to E R Pochin, Chairman and Managing Director, Ferodo Ltd expressing his gratitude for the co-operation and help that they have had at all times at Ferodo.XM13072/27

LETTER from Bill, Endcliff House, Bakewell, Derbyshire to George thanking him for his hospitality and for getting them so magnificently sited at the works.XM13072/28

LETTER from P P Roper, Head Office to G Briscoe, Caernarfon Office thanking him and his staff on behalf of Alan Hill for making the investiture operations a success and for the photographs that were included in the Ferodo newsXM13072/29

NEWSPAPER - Ferodo NewsXM13072/30

NEWSPAPER - Liverpool Daily Post 1969 Investiture souvenier editionXM13072/31

LETTER from H D, Lord Chamberlain's Office, St James's Palace to G H Briscoe, Ferodo Ltd thanking him and all his staff for the help that they gave on the 1st of July especially for the lunch etc provided for the reception party and the storage arrangements for luggage and regalia boxes.XM13072/32

LETTER from Lt Col T L Morony, 22 Light Air Defence Regiment, Royal Artillery, Llandwrog Camp to Ferodo Factory thanking him on behalf of all of the Investiture troops who lived at Llandwrog camp for allowing them to use the sports grounds.XM13072/33

LETTER from W Williams, Chief Constable's office, Caernarfon to G H Briscoe, Manager, Ferodo Ltd expressing his gratitude for the co-operation and patience at all times during the preparations for the Investiture and on the dayXM13072/34

LETTER from 2nd KEO Goorkhas, c/o Western Command, Chester to George thanking him for his help and assistance during the Investiture and for making the success at Ferodo possibleXM13072/35