Peierls died on 19 September 1995. His funeral took place on 29 September and a memorial was held in the Sheldonian Theatre, Oxford, on 20 January 1996.

Includes personal letters received by Peierls's family (principally Jo Hookway and Ronnie Peierls), many with historical and personal recollections of Peierls and Genia. The letters and messages of condolence are photocopies made available by Peierls's family in March 1996.