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Buckingham, Robert Joseph, 1904 - 1975 (policeman and friend of E M Forster)

 Person

Dates and places

1904-1975

Sphere of activity

Police Officer

Relationships

Friend and lover to E.M. Forster, husband of May Buckingham

Found in 50 Collections and/or Records:

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E.M. Forster and others among ferns, 1940 - 1959

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/583
Scope and Contents

Bob Buckingham, E.M. Forster and two unidentified men wearing casual clothes, sitting among ferns on the summit of a hill, all looking towards the camera. Taken at Clouds Hill. Print, 21.9 x 16.6. Inscribed on back, by E.M. Forster, 'Clouds Hill' and in different ink 'Bob, self, ?, ?'
Also inscribed on back, by P.N. Furbank, after location 'i.e. home of T.E. Lawrence'. (Sleeve 212)

Dates: 1940 - 1959
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E.M. Forster with Alderman Pearl Hyde, 1940 - 1959

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/582
Scope and Contents E.M. Forster seated in a wooden chair, smiling and holding a glass in his right hand, with Alderman Pearl Hyde, who is wearing a flowered dress and her right hand is laid on E.M. Forster's left arm. Bob Buckingham is standing, his back partly turned to the camera, holding a pipe in his left hand, leaning towards them, also laughing. There is a table with magazines in front and shelf with more magazines behind. Taken at Umbrella Club, Coventry. Mounted on card, 25.5 x 20.3 (photograph 20.9 x...
Dates: 1940 - 1959
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German Holiday: Bob and May Buckingham at path crossing, 1960-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/777
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Unidentified man and woman standing with Bob and May Buckingham at a crossing of paths, possibly in a public park, probably taken in Germany. Print, 9.2 x 6.4. Inscribed on back, in same hand as 27/775-6, 'to remember / Wanne-Eickel, June 1960'. (Sleeve 315)

Dates: 1960-06
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German Holiday: the Buckinghams and E.M. Forster near car, 1960-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/775
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Bob Buckingham, May Buckingham, E.M. Forster and possibly Heinz Nedermeyer standing beside the same car as above, probably taken in Germany. Print, 9.3 x 6.4. Inscribed on back, in unidentified hand, 'to remember / Wanne-Eickel, June 1960' and inscribed on back, by the Archivist, with names. (Sleeve 315)

Dates: 1960-06
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German Holiday: the Buckinghams and E.M. Forster on a wooden bench, 1960-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/776
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Bob Buckingham, May Buckingham, possibly Heinz Nedermeyer, and E.M. Forster sitting on a painted wooden bench against the exterior of a house, with a patio and urn in front of them, probably taken in Germany. Print, 9.3 x 6.3. Inscribed on back, in same hand as above, 'to remember / Wanne-Eickel, June 1960'. (Sleeve 315)

Dates: 1960-06
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Group picture of the Buckinghams and Maurons, 1960 - 1969

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/852
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May, Paul and Clive Buckingham with Sébastien and Claude Mauron, Bob Buckingham, Nicolas and Alice Mauron behind them. All standing in front of a low building partly under the shade of low trees to the left. Taken in southern France. Mounted in card folder, 36.3 x 13.4 (photograph 16.5 x 12). (Sleeve 340)

Dates: 1960 - 1969
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Group picture of the Buckinghams and Maurons, 1960 - 1969

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/853
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As EMF/27/852, but slightly different poses and with Sylvia Buckingham replacing Bob Buckingham. Taken in Southern France. Mounted in card folder, 36.3 x 13.4 (photograph 16.6 x 12). (Sleeve 341)

Dates: 1960 - 1969
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Joe Ackerley with Bob and Rob Buckingham on the patio, 1947 - 1955

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/679
Scope and Contents Joe Ackerley, Bob Buckingham and Rob Buckingham sitting in deckchairs on the patio above, probably on the same occasion. Joe Ackerley is sitting on the left, looking towards Rob Buckingham, who is sitting on the far right, laughing in profile to the left, partly turned away from the camera, his right hand is at his throat. Bob Buckingham is sitting in the centre, also laughing. Taken at Wendell Road, London. Print, 17.4 x 12.1. Inscribed on back, by E.M. Forster, 'Joe Bob Rob / Wendell...
Dates: 1947 - 1955
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Man in mid-dive, 1933-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/545
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Photograph of a man wearing white swimming trunks, possibly Bob Buckingham, caught in mid-dive from rocks into the sea. Taken at Prawle, Devon. Print, 8.8 x 5.9. Inscribed on back, by E.M. Forster, 'Prawle' and date. (Sleeve 191)

Dates: 1933-06
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Portrait of a smiling Bob Buckingham, 1949

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/644
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Professional studio portrait of Bob Buckingham, as EMF/27/643 but smiling. Taken at New York. Print, 23.5 x 19.1. (Sleeve 238)

Dates: 1949
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Portrait of Bob Buckingham, 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/549
Scope and Contents Professional studio portrait of Bob Buckingham, dressed as in EMF/27/547, standing with his back to the wall, head and shoulders, in full profile to the right. There is a picture on the further wall to the right. Taken in London. Print, 19.8 x 15.6. Inscribed on back, by E.M. Forster, '2 copies (1 to R.J.B.) / Can you 'shave' the cheek to the right of / the ear? Don't do this, however, if / it is going to spoil the surface. / Also there's an ugly little hump on the back of the / coat. Had...
Dates: 1934
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Portrait of Bob Buckingham, 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/550
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Professional studio portrait of Bob Buckingham, posed as above but head turned to look to the left, face towards the camera, and the picture hanging on the wall to the right is more distinct. Taken in London. Print, 22 x 15.7. Inscribed on back of photograph, by E.M. Forster, 'Bob Buckingham' and on back of mount, '1934'. (Sleeve 195)

Dates: 1934
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Portrait of Bob Buckingham, 1949

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/646
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Professional studio portrait of Bob Buckingham, as EMF/27/645 but not smiling, head partially turned to the right but looking towards the camera. Taken at New York. Print, 23.5 x 19.1. (Sleeve 240)

Dates: 1949
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Portrait of Bob Buckingham, 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/1018
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Professional studio portrait of Bob Buckingham, standing with his back to the wall, head and shoulders, in full profile to the right. There is a picture on the further wall to the right. Taken in London. Print, 18.7 x 13. (In Frame)

Dates: 1934
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Portrait of Bob Buckingham and E.M. Foster looking at each other, 1949

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/648a
Scope and Contents Professional studio portrait of E.M. Forster sitting on the wooden trestle table seen in EMF/27/643-4 with his ?spectacles case in his hands, looking up and to the left at Bob Buckingham, who is standing slightly behind and to the left of E.M. Forster, wearing a spotted tie, with his right foot up on the trestle table and his right arm on his knee, looking down and to the right at E.M. Forster. Taken at New York. The photograph is annotated on the back: '1947 with Bob' in E.M. Forster's...
Dates: 1949
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Portrait of Bob Buckingham as a young man

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/356
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Professional studio photograph of Bob Buckingham as a young man. He is standing with his left hand in his trouser pocket, looking towards the camera. He is wearing a dark jacket, lighter trousers, pullover, and a handkerchief in his breast pocket. 3/4 length. Taken at London. Postcard, 13.8 x 9.7. Inscribed on back, by E.M. Forster, 'Bob Buckingham / in the 1920s'. Second line added in a different ink. (Sleeve 140)

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Portrait of Bob Buckingham in profile, 1949

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/647
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Professional studio portrait of Bob Buckingham, as EMF/27/647 but full length, not smiling and face in profile to the right. Taken at New York. Print, 23.3 x 19.1. (Sleeve 241)

Dates: 1949
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Portrait of Bob Buckingham in profile, 1949

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/648
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Professional studio portrait of Bob Buckingham, as above but 3/4 length. Taken at New York. Print, 23.5 x 19.1. (Sleeve 242)

Dates: 1949
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Portrait of Bob Buckingham sitting sideways, 1949

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/645
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Professional studio portrait of Bob Buckingham, sitting sideways on the wooden trestle table seen in EMF/27/643-4, hands clasped round his knees, smiling to the camera, 3/4 length. Taken at New York. Print, 23.5 x 19.1. (Sleeve 239)

Dates: 1949
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Portrait of Bob Buckingham with striped suit and spotted tie, 1949

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/643
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Professional studio portrait of Bob Buckingham wearing a dark suit with thin white stripes and a spotted tie, seated on a wooden trestle table, hands gripping the edges of the table, looking to the camera, not smiling. Taken at New York. Print, 23.2 x 19.1. (Sleeve 237)

Dates: 1949
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Portrait of E.M. Forster and Bob Buckingham, 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/547
Scope and Contents Professional studio portrait of E.M. Forster and Bob Buckingham. E.M. Forster, seated, 3/4 length, looking towards the camera, wearing a dark suit, ribbed 'V' necked pullover, dark tie, white shirt and handkerchief in breast-pocket. Bob Buckingham sitting on the arm of E.M. Forster's chair, to the right, wearing a pale suit, flecked 'V' necked pullover, matching tie and shirt in small check, also looking towards the camera. There is a panelled door behind, painted a light colour. Taken in...
Dates: 1934
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Portrait of E.M. Forster and Bob Buckingham, 1934

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/1016
Scope and Contents Professional studio portrait of E.M. Forster and Bob Buckingham. E.M. Forster, seated, 3/4 length, looking towards the camera, wearing a dark suit, ribbed 'V' necked pullover, dark tie, white shirt and handkerchief in breast-pocket. Bob Buckingham sitting on the arm of E.M. Forster's chair, to the right, wearing a pale suit, flecked 'V' necked pullover, matching tie and shirt in small check, also looking towards the camera. There is a panelled door behind, painted a light colour. Taken in...
Dates: 1934
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The Delavouets, the Buckinghams and E.M. Forster, 1959 - 1960

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/748
Scope and Contents Max-Philippe Delavouet, seated to the left, Bob Buckingham standing (blurred), May Buckingham also standing, laughing, E.M. Forster, wearing a white jacket, seated, Mme Delavouet sitting beside E.M. Forster, and Charles Mauron standing to the far right, half turned away from the camera. Trees above and behind. Taken at Mas du Baile-Verd, Grans (Bouches-du-Rhone), France. Print, 10.8 x 8.1. Inscribed on back, in unidentified hand, with names, location and date. Also inscribed on back, by...
Dates: 1959 - 1960
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Tom Coley, Bob Buckingham and E.M. Forster in drawing room, 1960 - 1969

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/826
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Tom Coley standing to the far left, looking towards the camera, with Bob Buckingham standing in the centre, profile to the left, looking towards Tom Coley. E.M. Forster is partly hidden behind Bob Buckingham in far corner of the same drawing room as EMF/27/825, looking towards the camera. Print, 10.8 x 8.3. Inscribed on back, by Archivist, with names. (Sleeve 331)

Dates: 1960 - 1969
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Wedding photograph of Rob and Sylvia Buckingham, 1953

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Reference Code: GBR/0272/EMF/27/831
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Wedding photograph of Rob and Sylvia Buckingham leaving the church, with a crowd behind them, including E.M. Forster and Bob Buckingham. Rob is covered in confetti. Mounted in a card folder, 26.9 x 17.8 (photograph 16 x 11.7). Inscribed on front of mount, by E.M. Forster, 'Bob self Rob Sylvia'. Also inscribed on back of mount, by E.M. Forster, 'Rob's Wedding'. (Sleeve 333)

Dates: 1953
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