Includes copy of portrait of Sid Chaplin by Norman Cornish.

Consists of material relating to the writing and publication of the collection of short stories The Smell of Sunday Dinner. Published by Frank Graham, Newcastle in 1971.

Annotated typescript where annotations consist of changes and corrections in blue ink.

Annotated photocopy of typescript which includes camera directions.

Consists of material relating to the writing of unpublished novel The Private Eye. This piece had the original working title of The Dirt Track.

Consists of material relating to Sid's involvement with The People's Theatre.

Consist of material relating to the writing and promotion of children's television series The Paper Lads. The episodes were written by Sid Chaplin, William Cortlett, Ian Cullen, and Larry Wyce for ITV.

Typed and handwritten notes relating to a letter from Peter Crookston, Editor of the Observer Magazine, asking Sid to write an article about the stretch of coastline between Bamburgh and Alnmouth.

Articles written for the Northern Echo consisting of What's gone wrong with letters, regarding his views on the correspondence pages Hear All Sides Annotated typescript of "Larks Sang on Banner Day" - With alternative working title of Big Meeting Memories. Annotations consist of changes, corrections, and marginalia in pencil. With correspondence from the Northern Echo asking Sid to write the article, and photocopied articles regarding banners and a copy of booklet 'Banner Parade' 1973 Liberal Coalition for the chapel and A view from Tyneside

Consists of material relating to the writing and publication of novel The Mines of Alabaster. Published by Eyre & Spottiswoode, London in 1971.