“ When for most people archives were only collections of documents to be valued according as they served or did not serve the known interests of the present, he saw in them parts of one vast body whose unlimited usefulness must be safeguarded for the unknown interests of the future. He blazed the trails which many now follow. Of his individual and attractive personality much might be written. Many found in the reserved and erudite scholar a humorous and delightful companion and most loyal friend. His widow and son survive him. ”

“ For over 30 years, first at London School of Economics, later at King's College and then again at the school, he conducted classes and practical seminars in palaeography and in economic history which added largely to the number of those who found inspiration not only in his learning but in his generous and patient helpfulness. ”