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Architecture

 Subject
Subject Source: UK Archival Thesaurus

Found in 26 Collections and/or Records:

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36 Smith Square, London: construction, 1910-06 - 1919-01

 File
Reference Code: GBR/0014/MCKN 1/7
Scope and Contents

Papers on McKenna's London house, designed by Edwin Lutyens, including: architectural plans; correspondence on ground rent and land tax; correspondence with Lutyens and contractors on building specifications and budgets; architect's fees; accounts for electrical work; payments to contractors.

Dates: 1910-06 - 1919-01
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Architects, 1930 - 1931

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/NBKR 3/8
Scope and Contents

Architects Registration Bill.

Dates: 1930 - 1931
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: With the exception of two files which are still closed, the collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Architectural and engineering plans, 1885 - 2002

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Reference Code: GBR/2511/P
Scope and Contents

These are flat (or rolled) plans as distinct from those folded and boxed with other documents relating to the relevant building.

Dates: 1885 - 2002
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Building Design Magazine: "Winston's World: revisiting Sheppard Robson's Churchill College, Cambridge and an exclusive look at 6A architects' proposed courtyard block", 2009-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CCRF/120/4/20
Scope and Contents

Illustrated article by Peter Davey about the architecture of the college and Møller Centre and 6A Architects' proposals for a new court at Churchill College.

Dates: 2009-02
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Charles Cockerell: Drawings for the library and museums of Cambridge

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.6630
Dates: 1830-1836
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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Churchill College, 1930 - 1968

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CKFT 12
Scope and Contents

This series of papers covers a wide range of issues in relation to the founding of the college, and includes photographs.

Dates: 1930 - 1968
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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"Churchill College and the post-war expansion of Higher Education", 2007-10-18

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CCRF/118/2/8
Scope and Contents

Speaking notes for an illustrated lecture given by Elain Harwood, an architectural historian from English Heritage, about the architect's competition to build Churchill College. Harwood sets the competition for Churchill College in the broader context of buildings for higher education and discusses the organisation of the competition, selection of architects and other work by the competitors. Also includes invitation and covering letter from Sir David Wallace, Master.

Dates: 2007-10-18
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Churchill College Cambridge: The Guide, 2009

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CCRF/130/26
Scope and Contents

Published by the Development Office for the College's 50th anniversary, the illustrated guide by Mark Goldie is an information resource about the College and contains an account of what is distinctive about Churchill plus a description of the buildings and fabric, works of art on display.

Dates: 2009
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: College publications are open for access.
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David McKenna's house, 1933-11 - 1935-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/MCKN 1/10
Scope and Contents

Correspondence and plans for a house for McKenna's son in Ingram Avenue, Hampstead Garden Suburb [London] with correspondents including Sir Edwin Lutyens and John Soutar.

Dates: 1933-11 - 1935-06
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Halnaker House: correspondence, 1936-01 - 1936-12

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/MCKN 1/12
Scope and Contents

Correspondence, mainly on constructing a new road and on the lease for McKenna's house in Sussex, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Also includes notes on reducing costs.

Dates: 1936-01 - 1936-12
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Halnaker House: correspondence, 1940-01 - 1943-03

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/MCKN 1/16
Scope and Contents

Correspondence on subjects including furnishings, the water supply and the gates for McKenna's house in Sussex, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Also includes detailed accounts for furnishings and architect's fees.

Dates: 1940-01 - 1943-03
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Halnaker House: correspondence and plans, 1934-12 - 1935-12

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/MCKN 1/11
Scope and Contents

Correspondence, mainly with representatives of the Goodwood Estate Company, on building McKenna's house in Sussex, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Also includes a history of the original ruined building, with photographs and a report on its condition; fireplace designs; building plans; estate plans; sketches for a proposed lodge; accounts.

Dates: 1934-12 - 1935-12
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Halnaker House: paid bills, 1938-01 - 1938-12

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/MCKN 1/14
Scope and Contents

Correspondence on subjects including bills, the bell turret, wallpapers, the lodge, the terrace, garden and music room of McKenna's house in Sussex, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens.

Dates: 1938-01 - 1938-12
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Halnaker House: payments made on Halnaker account, 1939-01 - 1939-12

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/MCKN 1/15
Scope and Contents

Correspondence on subjects including the bills, lodge gate and drive for McKenna's house in Sussex, designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens. Also includes detailed accounts for curtains, carpets etc, for building works and for the drive.

Dates: 1939-01 - 1939-12
Conditions Governing Access: From the Fonds: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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'Hellenistic Architecture - The Henry Florence Bursary Report, 1932-1933' by T. Fyfe, 1935-01-26

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Reference Code: GBR/1058/COL/11/6/Fyfe/1
Scope and Contents

Copy of the Journal of the Royal Institute of British Architects, Volume 42, Third Series, Number 6 including Fyfe's article. He was the first holder of the Florence Bursary.

Dates: Publication: 1935-01-26
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Henry Austin Driver and family: Letters and Papers

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.8198
Scope and Contents The collection covers much of H.A. Driver's life and career, although not all aspects and periods are fully illustrated. Other family members are featured, but the papers concerning them tend to be fragmentary and allusive. The collection comprises two boxes. The first holds 24 bundles of letters and papers and two travel journals, all relating to Driver or to members of his family (1-26). The greater part of the family correspondence dates from the second and third decades of the nineteenth...
Dates: 1759-1927
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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Original plans for College including Sheppard, Robson & Partners plans, 1959 - 1994

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0014/CCAR/401/2a
Scope and Contents From the Series:

Including correspondence, some photographs of building works, and ancillary documents re tendering, contracts and building work

Dates: 1959 - 1994
Conditions Governing Access: From the Sub-Fonds: Access to any files containing plans of buildings currently standing on the College site must first be cleared with the College Archivist.
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Ove Arup Oral History Project

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AROH
Scope and Contents

Audio tapes and typescript summaries of interviews with architects, engineers and other people who worked with or knew Ove Arup.

Dates: 1995 - 1999
Conditions Governing Access: The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Pencil sketches of church architecture, with copies of epitaphs and other matter in hand of Thomas Blore, 1800 (Circa)

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.3903
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Pedigrees and other papers relating to Derbyshire and other counties, many being transcripts or extracts from church registers, the Domesday Book and manuscripts in the British Library and Public Record Office. The papers were written or compiled by Thomas Blore, unless otherwise indicated.

Dates: 1800 (Circa)
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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Records of the Cambridge University Victorian Society, 1967 - 1976

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Reference Code: GBR/0265/UA/SOC.79
Scope and Contents

Much of the manuscript material is in a calligraphic hand, probably that of Gavin Stamp, and has been decorated with scrolls and cartouches.

Dates: 1967 - 1976
Conditions Governing Access: From the Management Group: The University Archives are generally freely available to the holder of a reader's ticket for the Manuscripts Reading Room at Cambridge University Library, West Road, Cambridge CB3 9DR. Restrictions on access are imposed on certain categories of sensitive record: financial, governmental and personal, by order of the originating body or under data protection legislation. Access information, including opening hours and how to obtain a reader's ticket, appears as part of the Library's web site (www.lib.cam.ac.uk).
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The Papers of David Roden Buxton

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.9848
Scope and Contents

Includes travel diaries and correspondence with family, friends and colleagues. Also included are numerous photographs and negatives of European churches and architectural features.

Dates: Majority of material found within 1927-08-23 - 1994-07-06
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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The Papers of Ove Arup

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/ARUP
Scope and Contents

The collection reflects Sir Ove's commitment to his philosophy of "Total design". It was his desire that architects and engineers should work together more closely, so that they could approach the problems of the Built Environment from a united standpoint. The papers fall into 10 sections, and include examples of project work, published articles and architectural plans.

Dates: 1904-89
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Wilfred Court collection

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y302Q
Content Description A collection largely of photographic slides and prints taken by the architect Wilfred Court (1929-2011) documenting his work and travels in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Ghana and Nigeria from the 1950s to 1968, as well as documenting return visits to India and Ghana later in his life. The slides and photographs have been catalogued following a listing provided by Court, and his own system of numbering and labelling has been maintained. The collection also includes three digitised home...
Dates: 1954 - 2005
Conditions Governing Access: The photographic slides have been digitised in their entirety. For ease of access, please use the high-resolution images available on Cambridge Digital Library. The other born-digital material in this collection (cinefilms and diaries) is not yet accessible in the Manuscripts Reading Room - please contact the RCS curator for access copies.
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William Milner Fawcett: Architectural Notes and Sketches

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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.6233
Scope and Contents

Architectural notes and sketches.

Dates: 1886-1899
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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