Edinburgh
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Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 141 Collections and/or Records:
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Printed paper on two easy methods of finding the longitude at sea, 1787-06 - 1788-05
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/38: 129-132
Scope and Contents
With a handwritten supplement by Mitchel; see also [RGO 14/38: 118-121].
Dates:
1787-06 - 1788-05
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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Proposal from George Douglas, 1795-05-08
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/36: 153-154
Scope and Contents
Marked by Maskelyne as unworthy of the Board's attention.
Dates:
1795-05-08
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).
File
Register of Instruments of an Edinburgh Notary
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.6669
Scope and Contents
86 folios: (fo. i) index; (fos iv-v) index to 'instruments written in the other lytell buike' (scored through); (fos viii-ix) instrument dated 1573 (scored through). Inside the front cover: 'Liber secundus'.
Dates:
1571-1574
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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'Review of 'Coral islands'' [publisher unknown]: 23pp, 1842-10-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 69: A94
Scope and Contents
Printed; by Anon [Charles Maclaren]; written at Edinburgh reset from 'Scotsman' annotated in following item
(Printed)
Dates:
1842-10-29
Conditions Governing Access:
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Review of 'Expression' 'Scotsman': 2e-3a [4 cut cols], 1872-11-22
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 226.2: 140-141
Scope and Contents
Printed; by Anon; written at Edinburgh
(Printed)
Dates:
1872-11-22
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Class:
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Review of 'Insectivorous plants' 'Scotsman': 2f, 1875-07-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 139.18: 15
Scope and Contents
Printed; by Anon; written at Edinburgh
(Printed)
Dates:
1875-07-30
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Review of Krause E L 'Edinburgh Daily Review': [1 col], 1879-12-01 - 1879-12-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 226.2: 173
Scope and Contents
Printed; by Anon; written at Edinburgh
(Printed)
Dates:
1879-12-01 - 1879-12-31
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Class:
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Review of Krause E L 'Scotsman': 3a-b [1 cut col], 1879-12-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 226.2: 177
Scope and Contents
Printed; by Anon; written at Edinburgh
(Printed)
Dates:
1879-12-15
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Class:
Very fragile material - access may only be possible with support from specialist Conservation staff. Please seek guidance.
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Review of 'Movement' 'Edinburgh Daily Review': [1 col], 1881-01-01 - 1881-12-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 226.1: 49
Scope and Contents
Printed; by Anon; written at Edinburgh
(Printed)
Dates:
1881-01-01 - 1881-12-31
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Part:
High Risk material. Access restricted due to fragility.
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Review of 'Movement' 'Scotsman': [not found], 1880-01-01 - 1881-12-31
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 226.1: 159
Scope and Contents
Printed; by Anon; written at Edinburgh
(Printed)
Dates:
1880-01-01 - 1881-12-31
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Part:
High Risk material. Access restricted due to fragility.
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Review of 'Worms' 'Scotsman': 10e-f [3 cut cols], 1881-10-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 226.1: 160
Scope and Contents
Printed; by Anon; written at Edinburgh
(Printed)
Dates:
1881-10-29
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Part:
High Risk material. Access restricted due to fragility.
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Royal Society of Edinburgh: award of honorary membership to Charles Darwin, 4 Dec. 1865
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 229: 14
Scope and Contents
From the Class:
This class comprises certificates, awards and diplomas presented to Charles Darwin during his lifetime. The correspondence relating to the presentation of these diplomas is listed separately under DAR 230.
Dates:
4 Dec. 1865
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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The use of nicotine in tetanus and cases of poisoning by strychnia 'Medical Times and Gazette': 442-443, 1862-10-25
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 58.2: 8
Scope and Contents
Printed; by Editors; written at Edinburgh; p 442 only
(Printed)
Dates:
1862-10-25
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[untitled] "The announcement that Mr Charles Darwin died ..." 'Scotsman', 1882-04-21
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 215: 36c
Scope and Contents
Printed; by Anon; written at Edinburgh
(Printed)
Dates:
1882-04-21
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
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File
William Henry Playfair: Memoranda
File
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.6305
Scope and Contents
The volume contains notes on bridge construction and on watercolour painting (fos 2-12); a journal of an excursion from Edinburgh to Arran and back, 1-9 May 1811, with notes of expenses (fos 13-20 and 44r-43r); undated notes of other travelling expenses (fo. 47r); pencil sketches, one of a crane at Bell Rock Lighthouse (fos 47v and 45); and addresses of London tradesmen (fo. 42v). Fos 42-47 are entered from the back of the book. Fos 20v-42r are blank. Administrative / Biographical History
Dates:
1850 (Circa)
Conditions Governing Access:
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Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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William Scoresby on experiments with a dipping needle at Liverpool and Greenland, 1823
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 14/43: 408-428
Scope and Contents
From the File:
Correspondence regarding the effect of magnetic variation on the mariner's compass, the use of magnetic variation to establish longitude and the cause of magnetic variation.
Dates:
1823
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).