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Babblings of the Brigade
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.6289
Scope and Contents
21 folios. The volume includes pen-and-ink illustrations. On a fly-leaf: 'Presented to Eldred Halton as a mark of the grest affection and esteem held for him by the Author C. E. January 1888'.
Dates:
1887
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Bacon Tel Qu'il Est
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4239
Scope and Contents
A pen-facsimile of J.A. de Luc, 'Bacon tel qu'il est', made by Alfred Montagu, 66 folios. On p. i is a note, 'Copied by my Son Alfred from a Tract which I have mislaid. This ought to be appended to the French edition of Bacon B. Montagu'.
Dates:
1827 (Circa)
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BACSA. Papers collection, 1942
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Reference Code: GBR/0013/BACSA/1
Scope and Contents
Personal accounts of the evacuation from Burma, 1942:
Anonymous account of the taking of Rangoon, 1942.
R.M.W. Lowe, Burma Railways, evacuation memoir.
Newton (no further details), evacuation memoir.
Harold Oxbury, extract from autobiography detailing the war in Burma.
Sir John Rowland, Burma Railways, letter and diary of evacuation route, 1942.
Percy Salkeld, Steel Brothers, evacuation memoir,...
Dates:
1942
Fonds
Bagnall, Ruth. Papers collection, 1946-1949.
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Reference Code: GBR/0013/BAGNALL/1
Scope and Contents
TS memoir ‘Serendipity or three happy years in Ceylon (1946-1949)’ by Ruth Randall (pseud.) Memoir of the wife of a Rubber Planter in Ceylon on the estate owned by Mr. Banff Fraser.
Poem ‘Goodbye?’ by W.S. Senior. Illustration to accompany memoir, and maps of Galle and Anaradharpura
Books on indefinite loan (all now removed to archive books collection): –
Still, John, The Jungle-Tide. Blackwood & Sons Ltd. 1945. (First ed. 1930) Essays on...
Dates:
1946 - 1949
Fonds
Baker, Ernest Brian Hindley. Papers collection, 1927-1947
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Reference Code: GBR/0013/BAKER/1
Scope and Contents
Microfilm no. 45
Letters of Baker to his parents and others, 25 January 1931 to December 1932: i) from Madaripur where he writes he is transferred to Hijli as Governor of the Detention Camp for Political Prisoners at Kharagpur; ii) arrives February 1931; conditions in the camp; description of detainees; comments on Gandhi; iii) letter written on 17 September 1931 describing the incident in the camp when two detainees were killed and five...
Dates:
1927 - 1947
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Bakhuis Roozeboom: Heterogeneous equilibria
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7969
Scope and Contents
A translation by Ronald Bathgate of Dr Roozeboom's 'Heterogeneous equilibria in the light of the phase theory, vol. 1: phase theory, systems of one component', 297 pages. A foreword explains that 'the object of this book is to give an overall picture of the present state of knowledge of equilibria in heterogeneous systems'. There is a contents page at the beginning, and a subject index at the end, which is followed by photocopied chapters in German taken from various published sources. The...
Dates:
1950 (circa)
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Balfour: The Papers of Ronald Edmond Balfour
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Reference Code: GBR/0272/REB
Scope and Contents
The papers contain press cuttings, articles, research notes and other material relating to Balfour's academic career, postcards and photographs from his travels, material from REB's time during World War II and a small collection of correspondence.
Dates:
1898 - 2004
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Ballard. Papers collection, 1929.
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Reference Code: GBR/0013/BALLARD/1
Scope and Contents
Handwritten copy of a cutting from The Times late March or early April 1929; added note to obituary of Colonel R.K. Teversham, D.S.O., O.B.E.
Dates:
1929
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Band of the 2nd Nigerian Regiment
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3043RR
Scope and Contents
Sepia photograph, measuring 105 x 80 mm, mounted on card measuring 150 x 230 mm, with the crest of the regiment and 'Xmas Greetings and Best Wishes'. A calendar for 1930 is mounted on it.
Dates:
1930
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Bangladesh photographs
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30223A
Scope and Contents
Collection of photographs probably by official photographers. 1-3 measure 185 x 150 mm and 4-5 measure 150 x 25 mm.
Dates:
1977
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Bank of trees, Sandwich Islands
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.811
Dates:
1820-1850 (circa)
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Banks, R.A. Papers collection, 1929-1932
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Reference Code: GBR/0013/BANKS/1
Scope and Contents
Microfilms nos. 75a and 75b:
Diary/notebook kept while touring India for I.C.I. investigating manufacturing possibilities, sites for factories, supply of raw materials etc. 1929-1933. 189pp. Notes on meteorology; brine; salt; limestone; water; D.B.O. disposal; land; coal and coke; labour and staff; railways and transport; Attock Oil Co., Rawalpindi.
165 letters from R.A. Banks written home, 1929-1932: initial survey over very wide...
Dates:
1929 - 1932
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Banso report, 1933-1934
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 192
Scope and Contents
A report on Banso, a district of the Cameroons, including a map. There is no indication as to the terms of reference of the report or for whom it was made, although the index is headed 'Banso re-assessment report'. At the end of the report is a range of appended material.
Dates:
1934
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Barbados and North-West Frontier Province
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3072E
Scope and Contents
Three albums. Two of Barbados (dated 1918 and 1923) each containing photographs of both official and informal occasions as well as family members, and one smaller assorted album of thirty-six photographs including some of the North West Frontier Province (undated). All were collated by and belonged to H.E. Sir Charles O'Brien, KVCO, former Governor of the Seychelles and Barbados. Approximately two-thirds of the photographs relate to O'Brien's life as Governor. The majority are captioned...
Dates:
1918 - 1935
Conditions Governing Access:
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Barbara Tyrrell watercolours
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 211
Scope and Contents
Sixty original watercolours (280 x 380 mm) and three prints of watercolours. Original titles and captions have been recorded as found and may contain offensive, inappropriate or outdated terms. They have been retained to reflect the context of the collection's creation.
A note on placenames: The original titles and captions include historical place names that have since changed. Where applicable, modern/current names have been provided in [brackets] directly following the original...
Dates:
1946 - 1950
Conditions Governing Access:
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Barbour, David Miller. Papers collection, 1880
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Reference Code: GBR/0013/BARBOUR/1
Scope and Contents
Pamphlet: 'Our Afghan Policy and the occupation of Candahar', by D.B. (David Miller Barbour). London, William Ridgway, 1880. 29pp. The author later became Sir David Barbour, entered Bengal Civil Service,1863. Secretary to Government of India, Finance and Commerce Department, 1882-1887. Finance Member of Governor General’s Council, 1887-1893.
Dates:
1880
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Barclay, I.C. Papers collection, 1920-1923
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Reference Code: GBR/0013/BARCLAY/1
Scope and Contents
Map: Country round Nowshera. Modern Survey Sheets 1″ = 1 mile. 1919/20. 1:63,360
Dates:
1919 - 1923
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Bargain and sale, Burghfield, Berkshire
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.4097
Scope and Contents
In consideration of an undisclosed sum, Robert Saxbey [Saxbye, Sexbye, Sexbey] of Yalding, Kent, clothier, conveys to Stephen Saxbye his brother, citizen and grocer of London, a messuage or tenement called Pagys in Burfield, Berkshire, containing some twelve acres of land, which property is now or was late occupied by Margaret Owen of Burfield, widow. Saxbey enjoys the property by right of gift from Henry Bate, embroiderer and Alexander Prescot, goldsmith, both citizens of London, as will...
Dates:
9 May 1617 (15 James I)
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Bargain and sale, Cambridge
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.3715
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In consideration of #25, Robert Cawson of Yarmouth, Norfolk, and his wife Isabel, sell to Robert Nicholls of Cambridge, carpenter, their messuage or tenement in the parish of All Hallows, Cambridge, currently occupied by Nicholls. It is agreed that a common recovery shall be levied in the next Michaelmas law-term to confirm Nicholls' title to the property. Indenture, signed 'Robart Cawsenn' and with the mark of his wife, fragments of two red seals, witnessed by John Sampson and Robert...
Dates:
1 June 1601 (43 Elizabeth I)
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Bargain and sale, Cambridge
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.3719
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In consideration of #300, Emonde Greene of Okington, Cambridgeshire, gent, Robert Lawrence of Stow Qui (Stow cum Quy), Cambridgeshire, gent, Samuel Pepis, late of Swavesey, Cambridgeshire, gent, John Rooke of Fen Stanton, Huntingdonshire, yeoman, William Person of Cambridge, glover, and Richard Harris of Eltisworth, Cambridgeshire, gent, sell to Richard Timbs, alderman of Cambridge, a tenement called 'The Ramme' in the parish of St Sepulchre, Cambridge, formerly the property of Thomas Emons...
Dates:
22 Aug. 1645 (21 Charles I)
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Bargain and sale, Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1739
Scope and Contents
Agreement between Henry Partridge esq, Philip Case and Scarlet Browne gents, bankruptcy commissioners against Richard Camps of Wormegay, Norfolk, merchant (of the first part), John Bateman of Chatteris, merchant, George Spurgin of Great Cressingham, Norfolk, farmer, and Joseph Jex of Wiggenhall St Germains, Norfolk, farmer, three of the assignees of the estate and effects of Camps chosen at a meeting of creditors on 19 Dec 1778 (of the second part), and Robert Grimditch of Chatteris, gent,...
Dates:
10 Oct. 1781 (21 George III)
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Bargain and sale, Chesterton, Cambridgeshire
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.3738
Scope and Contents
In consideration of #1,040, John Ellis esq of Milton, Cambridgeshire, and Bridget his wife, sell to John Arrowsmith DD, Master of Trinity College, Cambridge, six closes of copyhold land called the Great Church Crofts and surrounding pasture in Chesterton, Cambridgeshire, part of the manor of Chesterton, amounting in all to 36 acres. Parts of the property are currently leased to John Frohock of Cambridge, butcher, and to William and John Witham of Cambridge, husbandmen. Reference made to the...
Dates:
24 Nov. 1654
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Bargain and sale, Doddington, Cambridgeshire
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.1764
Scope and Contents
In consideration of 10s, duly paid, William Ruston the elder of Chatteris, farmer, sells to his son Richard Ruston 7+ acres 'lott or dole' of fen or marsh ground in Beezlings Fen, Doddington. The land is to be held in trust for the son, with John Sewell of Chatteris, innholder, being named as trustee and as a third party. Indenture tripartite, signed and sealed by both Rustons, witnessed by Sewell and William Ruston junior, who also certify delivery of seizin on the same date, duty stamp.
Dates:
16 July 1808 (48 George III)
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Bargain and sale, Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.3756
Scope and Contents
In consideration of #165, Robert Ware of Fulbourn, Cambridgeshire, yeoman, conveys to Thomas Fox of Cambridge, gent, a tenement with associated malthouse, kilnhouse, and c18 acres of arable land in Fulbourn. Covenant to levy a fine. Indenture, signed and sealed by Ware (seal wanting), witnessed by Edward Chapman, Austen Morgan and Thomas Lutt (makes mark).
Dates:
3 Feb. 1680 (32 Charles II)
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Bargain and sale, Gamlingay, Cambridgeshire
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Doc.3795
Scope and Contents
In consideration of #90, Richard St George of St George Hatley, Cambridgeshire, gent, and Elizabeth his wife, sell to John Tailor of Biddenden, Kent, clothier, a tenement and pightle of ground in Gamlingay, Cambridgeshire, with ten acres of arable land, formerly in the tenure of Richard Stocker, gent, and now in the tenure of Lawrence Watts, freemason. Indenture, signed and sealed by both St Georges (one seal missing), witnessed by Robert Bankworth and John Owen. Endorsed: 'No 1'.
Dates:
7 Oct. 1597 (39 Elizabeth I)
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