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Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 1559 Collections and/or Records:
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Note from William Hardy concerning a clock for the Cape Observatory, 1822-09-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/48: 172-173a
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Observations and correspondence regarding miscellaneous astronomical matters.
Dates:
1822-09-06
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Note reporting on repairs to chronometer Nos. 490 and 563, 1828-12-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/237: 91
Scope and Contents
Sent from John Roger Arnold to Thomas Taylor.
Dates:
1828-12-31
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Notebook outlining 'a simple method of finding the longitude at sea', 1806
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/44: 160-181
Scope and Contents
Includes illustrations at [RGO 14/44: 167], [RGO 14/44: 172-174], and [RGO 14/44: 179].
Dates:
1806
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Observations of transits, 1821 - 1826
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/8
Scope and Contents
Original transit observations, 12 September 1821 - 24 June 1826, with phenomena of the Jovian satellites; adjustments to the transit clock and transit instrument; replacement of broken micrometer wires; eclipses of the Moon, 5 February 1822, 2 August 1822 and 10 July 1824; 'Observed Capt. Hatiers' light apparently about the size of the wire to the west of the meridian mark'; the pivot of the transit instrument repaired by Edward Troughton; meridian marks at Chingford and Blackwall;...
Dates:
1821 - 1826
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Observations of transits, 1826 - 1829
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/9
Scope and Contents
Original transit observations, 24 June 1826 - 6 September 1829, with adjustments to the transit instrument; adjustments and repairs by William Hardy to the transit clock; meridian marks at Chingford and Blackwall; phenomena of the Jovian satellites (observed with the 46 inch achromatic telescope and 5 inch equatorial telescope); eclipse of the Moon, 28 November 1826; occultations of various stars observed with the 46 inch telescope; 'Experiments made to find if an error of collimation...
Dates:
1826 - 1829
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Observations of transits, 1829 - 1830
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/10
Scope and Contents
Original transit observations, 6 September 1829 - 30 September 1830, with occultations of various stars observed with the 46 inch achromatic, 30 inch achromatic and 5 inch equatorial telescopes; adjustments to the transit instrument; meridian marks at Chingford and Blackwall; and repairs to the transit clock by E.J. Dent.
Dates:
1829 - 1830
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Observations of transits, 1830 - 1831
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/11
Scope and Contents
Original transit observations, 2 October 1830 - 26 June 1831, with adjustments to the transit instrument; occultations of various stars viewed from the equatorial telescope in the East Dome; phenomena of the Jovian satellites; reference to the Chingford and Blackwall meridian marks; and attempted observations of Mercury and Saturn.
Dates:
1830 - 1831
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Observations of transits, 1831 - 1832
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/12
Scope and Contents
Original transit observations, 1 July 1831 - 5 May 1832, with adjustments to the transit instrument; adjustments and corrections to the transit clock; phenomena of the Jovian satellites; occultations of various stars; attempted observations of Mercury, Jupiter, Uranus, Ceres and Pallas; and the meridian marks at Chingford and Blackwall.
Dates:
1831 - 1832
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Observations of transits, 1832 - 1833
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/13
Scope and Contents
Original transit observations, 6 June 1832 - 10 September 1833, with adjustments to, reversal of, and repairs to the transit instrument involving Messrs Troughton and Simms; adjustment of the transit clock; meridian marks at Chingford and Blackwall; and observations of Saturn's rings.
Dates:
1832 - 1833
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Observations of transits, 1834 - 1835
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 5/15
Scope and Contents
Original transit observations, 27 February 1834 - 27 September 1835, with adjustments to the transit instrument; adjustments to the transit clock; repairs to the transit clock by E.J. Dent; the meridian marks at Blackwall and Chingford; and the temporary meridian mark, 27 February 1834.
Dates:
1834 - 1835
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Observations of transits, 1749 - 1755
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 3/4
Scope and Contents
A working copy of observations of the transits of major stars, 1749-1750, including adjustments to the telescope and observational method. There is mention of the earthquake shock felt in London at 8.23 am on 8 February 1750. At the back of the book are transit observations for 1754-1755.
Dates:
1749 - 1755
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Observations on the mysteries of longitude, 1818-07-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/40: 404
Scope and Contents
Includes an explanatory sketch of his chart and time pieces.
Dates:
1818-07-16
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Ordnance Survey maps, 1888 - 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/63
Scope and Contents
Ordnance Survey maps showing tramways, railways and generating stations in London:1. Ordnance survey map of London, No. 271, showing the Royal Observatory and the surrounding area, 1894.2. Ordnance survey map of South East London, No. 11 SE, 1894-1896 edition.3. Large scale ordnance survey map of the Royal Observatory and the surrounding area, 1900.4. Ordnance survey map of London marked to show the nearest points of the rail systems to the Royal Observatory,...
Dates:
1888 - 1909
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Outline of a plan for submitting timekeepers offered for sale to the public to a trial, 1805
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/23: 6-10
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The first part of collection is comprised of papers concerning the internal affairs of the Board of Longitude, including the granting of awards, accounts, minutes, committee papers, petitions and memorials, the loan of instruments, publications and the payment of staff. These are followed by a wide range of papers relating to the Board's work, concerning clocks, chronometers and other instruments; longitude and latitude; magnetic variation; schemes and inventions; tables; pendulum...
Dates:
1805
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Palmer Stone on perpetual motion by magnetism, 1819
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/54: 187-190
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
The first part of collection is comprised of papers concerning the internal affairs of the Board of Longitude, including the granting of awards, accounts, minutes, committee papers, petitions and memorials, the loan of instruments, publications and the payment of staff. These are followed by a wide range of papers relating to the Board's work, concerning clocks, chronometers and other instruments; longitude and latitude; magnetic variation; schemes and inventions; tables; pendulum...
Dates:
1819
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Paper from William Chevasse, 1813-05-28
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 49-51
Scope and Contents
With a watercolour illustration of his marine chair for the observation of Jupiter's satellites.
Dates:
1813-05-28
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Royal Greenwich Observatory Archives
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Papers of the Board of Longitude
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Correspondence regarding methods of establishing longitude by Jupiter's satellites, the planets and fixed stars
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William Chevasse on marine chair for the observation of Jupiter's satellites
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Paper on chronometer error caused by iron in ships, 1820
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/24: 335-346
Scope and Contents
Submitted by George Fisher for consideration by the Board of Longitude.
Dates:
1820
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Paper on nautical discoveries by John Tulloch, 1788-12-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/45: 322-326
Scope and Contents
The paper begins with a list of 'titles of discoveries' which Tulloch had submitted to the Board of Longitude on 29 February 1788, followed by an outline of methods for investigating the parallaxes of celestial bodies (with illustrations).
Dates:
1788-12-06
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Papers on electric railways, 1898 - 1908
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/61
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with the Director of Works concerning various electric railway and power bills, including an index of bills, 1898-1907.Correspondence concerning requests for further information on the following bills, 1906: North West London Railway Company Bill; Corporation of London (Blackfriars and other bridges) Bill; Metropolitan District Railway Bill; City of London Electric Lighting Company Bill; and Additional Electric Power Supply (London) Bill.Correspondence with the...
Dates:
1898 - 1908
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Papers on electric railways, 1882 - 1910
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/64
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with the Director of Works and London County Council concerning the new overhead tramway from Woolwich to Eltham, 1901-1910, including:1. Correspondence on measures to the taken to protect the magnetic instruments of the Royal Observatory.2. Black and white photograph of a house in 'Spencer Gardens, Eltham' sent with a letter by S.T. Stafford to the Astronomer Royal asking that he refuse permission for the new line to go into operation because it would disturb...
Dates:
1882 - 1910
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Papers on electric tramways and railways, 1893 - 1925
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/62
Scope and Contents
Copies of the London County Council (Tramways and improvements) Bills, with related correspondence, 1910-1925.Correspondence with the Hydrographer and the Home Office concerning the Bexley Heath Railway Bill, 1893.Copies of Railway Bills, 1903-1921: London, Brighton and South Coast Railway Bill, 1903.Charing Cross, Euston and Hampstead Railway Bill, 1910.London Electric Supply Corporation Bill, 1910London Electric Supply Corporation Bill,...
Dates:
1893 - 1925
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Papers on pure mathematics and geology, 1880 - 1915
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/234
Scope and Contents
Papers and correspondence with various individuals concerning pure mathematics, 1880-1890, including J.C. Adams on the resolutions of the function xn + 1/xn - 2 na into factors; E. Lowey on tables of sines; R. Lehfeldt on geometrical bisection; J. Nye on the trisection of an angle of 60°; a note by Sir George Airy on a model showing the relation between a prism and a pyramid; R. Main on the trisection of a plane acute angle; a paper on the use of arithmometers in public offices; W. Hayden on...
Dates:
1880 - 1915
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Papers on sewers, 1846 - 1849
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/323
Scope and Contents
Printed reports, plans and suggested improvements regarding sewers, mostly located in London, authorised by the Metropolitan Commission of Sewers.
Dates:
1846 - 1849
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Papers on sewers, 1846 - 1849
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/324
Scope and Contents
Printed reports, plans and suggested improvements regarding sewers and the disposal of sewage in the London area, authorised by the Metropolitan Commission of Sewers. There are also pamphlets on water cisterns, rumbler carts and other subjects.
Dates:
1846 - 1849
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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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Papers on the Julian invasion, 1748 - 1852
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/466
Scope and Contents
Material relating primarily to Airy's paper on Julius Caesar's invasion of Britain and his path through South-East England. Airy asserted that Caesar landed at Pevensey, but this was challenged in a paper by F.B. Martin, which stated that he landed near Ramsgate. There is considerable correspondence on this topic, with a nautical chart of the Dover Straits; a map of the Goodwin Sands; and the 'Proceedings of the Society of Antiquities'. Other subjects covered include the geography of the...
Dates:
1748 - 1852
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Management Group:
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).