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Elizabeth, II, 1926-2022 (Queen of Great Britain and Northern Ireland)

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1926 - 2022

Places

Found in 52 Collections and/or Records:

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A Basuto Chief greeting His Majesty the King on the occasion of the Royal visit to Basutoland, 1947

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305O/120
Scope and Contents

154 x 114 mm. Showing King George V shaking hands with a Basuto chief, with Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, standing behind the king on the dais. Princess Elizabeth, now Queen Elizabeth II, can be seen in the background.

Dates: 1947
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Commonwealth Royal Tour, 1953-1954

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 320
Scope and Contents

The principal part of the collection is a set of programmes and guides prepared for the different legs of the Royal Tour. These are supplemented by related correspondence and papers compiled by the Royal Empire Society and others. The collection is in English with the exception of one item in English and Arabic.

Dates: 1953 - 1954
Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Eggcups, 1982 - 1988

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/4/1/4
Scope and Contents

A set of nine ceramic eggcups modelled by Luck & Flaw, which bear caricature faces of the following British politicians and members of the royal family: Margaret Thatcher, Neil Kinnock, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Prince Andrew, Sarah Ferguson, two copies of a baby Prince William, and a baby Princess Beatrice. All eggcups have a white glossy finish.

Dates: 1982 - 1988
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is restricted pending cataloguing. Researchers wishing to access the collection require permission from the Keeper of Archives and Modern Manuscripts and will need to sign a Data Release form. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Exit from Sessions House, 1953

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3070D/2
Scope and Contents

195 x 241 mm. Showing the Queen, Prince Philip and Sir Alexander Hood leaving the Sessions House.

Dates: 1953
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Film 1, 1947-01-31 - 1947-02-17

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 358/1
Scope and Contents

This film (part one of a two-part film) records the Royal party leaving Buckingham Palace on January 31st 1947 to cheering crowds and boarding a train at Waterloo Station for Portsmouth. It records the Royal party boarding HMS Vanguard, entertainment on deck during the voyage, and their arrival at Cape Town on February 17th 1947.

Dates: 1947-01-31 - 1947-02-17
Conditions Governing Access: Copyright: British Film Institute. Permission has been obtained from the British Film Institute for the films to be streamed via the University of Cambridge's Streaming Media Service, to make them available for research and teaching within the University of Cambridge. They may not be downloaded. Online access is limited to holders of Raven passwords (University of Cambridge). All other researchers: please contact rcs@lib.cam.ac.uk to make an appointment. For copyright reasons, the films can be viewed upon request only and in person at Cambridge University Library. All other requests to use any part of the films must be addressed to the British Film Institute.
 File

Film 2, 1947-02

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 358/2
Scope and Contents

This film (second part of a two-part film) records the Royal Party's visit to Kenilworth Racecourse, near Cape Town, the opening by the King of the Ninth Union Parliament, and the Royal Party's visit to Port Elizabeth. It closes with a brief African dancing scene.

Dates: 1947-02
Conditions Governing Access: Copyright: British Film Institute. Permission has been obtained from the British Film Institute for the films to be streamed via the University of Cambridge's Streaming Media Service, to make them available for research and teaching within the University of Cambridge. They may not be downloaded. Online access is limited to holders of Raven passwords (University of Cambridge). All other researchers: please contact rcs@lib.cam.ac.uk to make an appointment. For copyright reasons, the films can be viewed upon request only and in person at Cambridge University Library. All other requests to use any part of the films must be addressed to the British Film Institute.
 Fonds

Film footage of the visit of King George VI, Queen Elizabeth and Princesses Elizabeth and Margaret to the Union of South Africa during February-April 1947

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 358
Scope and Contents

Two 8 mm cine films (without sound) entitled Royal Tour of South Africa, part 1 no.82005 and Royal Tour of South Africa, part 2 no. 82006. Film type: Cine Kodagraph Eight.

Dates: 1947-01 - 1947-04
Conditions Governing Access: Copyright: British Film Institute. Permission has been obtained from the British Film Institute for the films to be streamed via the University of Cambridge's Streaming Media Service, to make them available for research and teaching within the University of Cambridge. They may not be downloaded. Online access is limited to holders of Raven passwords (University of Cambridge). All other researchers: please contact rcs@lib.cam.ac.uk to make an appointment. For copyright reasons, the films can be viewed upon request only and in person at Cambridge University Library. All other requests to use any part of the films must be addressed to the British Film Institute. The films may be viewed at: http://www.sms.cam.ac.uk/collection/1532657 For a longer version of the film, including sound and additional material, please see the British Film Institute’s Colonial Film website: http://www.colonialfilm.org.uk/node/1064
 File

General Advertisements and Posters, 1975-c 1983

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/2/2/1
Scope and Contents A large portfolio containing a number of advertisements/posters for a variety of companies and organisations, which feature Luck & Flaw plasticine model illustrations and other work by the partnership. Also found within this portfolio are large photographs with illustrations, and photographic proofs for Clouded Tiger Cards postcards.The following are present:1. An advertisement proof for the Dutch advertising company, PPGH/Moussault, which has a representation of John...
Dates: Publication: 1975-c 1983
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is restricted pending cataloguing. Researchers wishing to access the collection require permission from the Keeper of Archives and Modern Manuscripts and will need to sign a Data Release form. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
 Item

H.M. the Queen visiting Malayan stand, British Industries Fair, Earls Court, May 1953, 1953-05

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 9/13
Scope and Contents

245 x 198 mm. Showing Queen Elizabeth II inspecting exhibits at the stand, escorted by Peter Thorneycroft (1909-), President of the Board of Trade 1951-1957, and Wilfrid Arthur Ward (1892-1981), Commissioner for Malaya in the U.K. 1948-1953.

Dates: 1953-05
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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H.M. The Queen visiting Malayan stand, British Industries Fair, Earls Court, May 1953, 1953-05

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 9/14
Scope and Contents

245 x 198 mm. Showing the Queen inspecting a plate (probably Kelantan silverware) held by W.A. Ward, with Peter Thorneycroft standing in the background.

Dates: 1953-05
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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H.M. The Queen visiting Malayan stand, British Industries Fair, Earls Court, May 1953, 1953-05

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 9/15
Scope and Contents

Showing the Queen looking at Malayan silverware with the Duke of Edinburgh, Mr and Mrs W.A. Ward and Peter Thorneycroft.

Dates: 1953-05
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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H.M. The Queen visiting Malayan stand, British Industries Fair, Earls Court, May 1953, 1953-05

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 9/16
Scope and Contents

247 x 190 mm.

Dates: 1953-05
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Leaving Government House, 1953

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3070D/3
Scope and Contents

241 x 194 mm. Showing the Queen and Prince Philip leaving Government House in a horse drawn landau.

Dates: 1953
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Leaving grounds of Sessions House, 1953

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3070D/4
Scope and Contents

241 x 194 mm. Showing the Queen and Prince Philip waving as they leave the Sessions House in a horse drawn landau.

Dates: 1953
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Miscellaneous Magazines with Commissioned Work, 1975 - 1982

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/2/3/12
Scope and Contents A box containing a variety of British and international magazines, along with tearsheets, which feature plasticine model illustrations by Luck & Flaw.The following are present:1. Issue November-December 1975 of the magazine, Drive, published by the British motoring association, The AA. Pages 16 to 22 feature illustrations that accompany an article about the MOT test. The photographic image was taken by Bob Cramp (L&F/90...
Dates: Publication: 1975 - 1982
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is restricted pending cataloguing. Researchers wishing to access the collection require permission from the Keeper of Archives and Modern Manuscripts and will need to sign a Data Release form. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Newscuttings on Royal Visit to South Africa, 1947

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 335
Scope and Contents

Photocopies of articles regarding the Royal Tour of 1947 taken from editions of four South African newspapers.

Dates: 2004
Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Newspapers on Royal Visit to Nigeria, 1956

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 327
Scope and Contents

Editions of four newspapers containing articles on the Royal Visit.

Dates: 1956-01-12 - 1956-02-17
Conditions Governing Access: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Order of service for Queen's coronation, 1953

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 348/2/7/6a
Scope and Contents

The order of divine service for Tuesday 2nd June 1953.

Dates: 1953
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Order of service for Queen's coronation, 1953

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 348/2/7/6b
Scope and Contents

The order of divine service for Tuesday 2nd June 1953.

Dates: 1953
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Panorama, 1976 - 1980

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/2/3/5
Scope and Contents A box containing 24 full issues and a tearsheet of the Dutch men's weekly magazine, Panorama, which feature Luck & Flaw plasticine model illustrations. The majority of the illustrations are part of a series, Koppen Kast, which ran every other week throughout 1977. This series depicted various Dutch and international politicians, British and Dutch royals, Dutch celebrities and other figures in a humorous fashion.The following...
Dates: Publication: 1976 - 1980
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is restricted pending cataloguing. Researchers wishing to access the collection require permission from the Keeper of Archives and Modern Manuscripts and will need to sign a Data Release form. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Papers on the Queen's visit to Auckland, 1953, 1953

 Sub-Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 278/57
Scope and Contents

A three-page memorandum by S.J. Robinson on the Queen's visit, enclosed with a letter to A.J. Whiteway of 30 December 1953. There is also a letter to Robinson from Martin Charteris, 28 December 1953, enclosing a photograph, included in this collection, of the Queen's visit to his home. The letters and memorandum are undated typescript copies.

Dates: 1953
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Photographs, c late 1960s-c early 1980s

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.10275/2/3/1
Scope and Contents A box containing an assortment of colour and black and white photographs, in a variety of sizes and formats, which feature Luck & Flaw plasticine model illustrations that were published in magazines and newspapers. Included in this box is a scrapbook that holds polaroids with raw images of models produced by Roger Law, dating back to the late 1960s, prior to the partnership; the final few pages also hold such photographs of Luck & Flaw models. Also present in this box is a set of 30...
Dates: c late 1960s-c early 1980s
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Access to the collection is restricted pending cataloguing. Researchers wishing to access the collection require permission from the Keeper of Archives and Modern Manuscripts and will need to sign a Data Release form. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Presentation of Address, 1953

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3070D/1
Scope and Contents

241 x 194 mm. A photograph taken inside the Assembly House where various dignitaries and officials are gathered. The Queen and Prince Philip are seated at the head of the room with the Governor, Lieut-General Sir Alexander Hood, while two bewigged officials hand the address to the Queen.

Dates: 1953
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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President Makarios with Queen Elizabeth II, 1961-01

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3018J/6
Scope and Contents

175 x 240 mm. President Makarios with Queen Elizabeth II during visit to Cyprus.

Dates: 1961-01
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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Queen Elizabeth arriving at Clarence House, 1952-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 256/7
Scope and Contents

A cutting from 'The Daily Telegraph'.

Dates: 1952-02
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: Unless restrictions apply, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library. For further details on conditions governing access please contact mss@lib.cam.ac.uk. Information about opening hours and obtaining a Cambridge University Library reader's ticket is available from the Library's website (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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