The P.F.R.S. quarterly meeting was held at the English Heritage education services centre at Witley Court, courtesy of site manager Spencer Trickett. The highlight of the well attended meeting was provided by society secretary Rod Sproat who brought along three carved wooden figurines he had recently acquired from a collector of Wiltley Court memorabilia. These items originally came from the library at the court and were part of a set of about a dozen or more that were salvaged from the remains of the building after the fire in September 1937. They were carved by the Forsyth brothers, William and James, and though damaged by scorching and smoke they are in quite good condition. The exquisite work by these two highly talented artisans is still all there to be seen in all its splendour despite their age and condition. They may at some future point in time be put on display for the benefit of the visiting public. Spencer Trickett and Ruth Butler also provided table displays which members found of interest.
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