Acquisition of the Sir Edward Heath Archive

The Bodeian Library have acquired the personal papers of Sir Edward Heath who was Prime Minister from 1970-1974.  The papers are being sold by the Edward Heath Charitable Trust

A question from Party members at the Central Council meeting in July 1971
A question from Party members at the Central Council meeting in July 1971
Region
South East England
Grant awarded
£400,000
Year awarded
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