If only this enquiry had been posted a few weeks ago!
We had a locked strongbox (centre of top lid, rather than side) which we
were forced eventually to send to a locksmith who broke it open.
Inside, along with some 20th century letters,accounts and cuttings, were
a 17th century exemplification and a quarter bottle of brandy. We are
saving the latter for an emergency.
Mairi Macdonald
Head of Local Collections
Shakespeare Birthplace Trust
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From: Archivists, conservators and records managers.
[mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Ruth MacLeod
Sent: 06 April 2009 12:37
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Subject: Locked diaries
I've recently come across a collection of diaries, and would quite like
to get them catalogued. Sadly, the writer was a security-conscious type
- they're locked and we don't have the key...
I can't quite believe I'm asking this, but is anyone prepared to admit
that they know how to pick a lock?! Surely somewhere on the list is
someone with a sufficiently criminal mind? (I've tried with a paper
clip, which has opened one of them)
All suggestions gratefully received! (Post them to the list, we all
want to know really)
Cheers,
Ruth
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