Autograph letter signed to Beaton, from Maenan Hall, Llanrwst, N. Wales
- Beaton/A/A1/4/1
- Item
- 7 Sep. 1961
Part of Papers of Sir Cecil Beaton
Writing from country house. Has fallen in love 'at the age of 70' with Beaton's father. Discusses Beaton's father and his merits. Is fascinated by Beaton's book ("The Wandering Years, 1922-1939"?) and the memories it brings back. Read Cyril Connolly's description of Beaton's book and was fascinated to think of Connolly in a 'mop cap and curls'. Discusses the merits of Beaton's book and his description of the problems of late adolescence. Describes memory of seeing Beaton with his mother.