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Archive Reference / Library Class No.D7686/1/2
TitleStories of the Sea
Date[1930s-1950s]
DescriptionThis sub-series comprises scripts written by Lawrence du Garde Peach for BBC radio. The plays relate to real historical men associated with the sea and sailing, including figures such as John Hawkins - Slaver, Jack Rattenbury - Smuggler, John Fox - Barbary Slave, and Henry Morgan - Buccaneer.

The scripts are typed, some with manuscript amendments, reflecting their preparation for radio broadcast.
Extent4 items
LevelSubSeries
RepositoryDerbyshire Record Office
Archive CreatorLawrence du Garde Peach (1890-1974) of Great Hucklow, dramatist
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