Ireland
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Observations of Irish tides, 1842
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/507
Scope and Contents
Daily Irish tide observations taken at Cashla Bay, Galway, Old Head and Mulloughmore between 23 June and 23 August 1842.
Dates:
1842
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 Irish tides, 1842
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/508
Scope and Contents
Daily Irish tide observations taken at Lough Swilly, Portrush, Carrowkeel and Ballycastle between 23 June and 23 August 1842. The volume also includes a scale, the purpose of which is unknown.
Dates:
1842
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 Irish tides, 1842
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/509
Scope and Contents
Daily Irish tide observations taken at Glenarm, Donagadee, Ardglass and Clougher Head between 23 June and 23 August 1842.
Dates:
1842
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 Irish tides, 1842
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/510
Scope and Contents
Daily Irish tide observations taken at Kingstown, Courtown Harbour, Dunmore East and New Ross between 23 June and 24 August 1842.
Dates:
1842
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 Irish tides, 1842
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/511
Scope and Contents
Daily Irish tide observations taken at Passage West and Castletownsend between 23 June and 24 August 1842.
Dates:
1842
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, 1650 - 1717
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0014/ERLE 4
Scope and Contents
Includes: letters from Oliver Cromwell; papers on Dorset, including Monmouth's Rebellion and the Glorious Revolution; papers on Ireland, including Lord Justices' papers, proceedings of courts martial and papers on Irish Papists; papers on the fortifications of Portsmouth [Hampshire]; Ordnance Office papers; personal and regimental and accounts, lists and bonds.
Dates:
1650 - 1717
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
Found in:
Churchill Archives Centre
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The Papers of Thomas Erle
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Papers on geodetic surveys and longitudes, 1836 - 1848
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/417
Scope and Contents
Material concerning work on the geodetic surveys and longitudes in Britain, Europe and India. The papers include two maps of triangulations in Ireland (one on a smaller scale); a plan of principal triangles in Britain; a map of triangulations in Germany; a sketch of triangulations at Royston, Bedfordshire; calculations to find the latitude and longitude of Ben Lomond; triangulations in Scotland and on the Shetland Isles; disturbances of gravity of Shanklin Down, Isle of Wright, with a list...
Dates:
1836 - 1848
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 Irish tides, 1842
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/513
Scope and Contents
General papers and calculations relating to Irish tides, including orders to assistants, accounts, schemes for reductions of results, and theories of tides. There are also tracings and maps of stations and levellings, and a memoir by Airy for the 'Philosophical Transactions'.
Dates:
1842
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 British Association and Royal Institution, 1848 - 1850
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/403
Scope and Contents
Correspondence with, primarily, the British Association for the Advancement of Science and the Royal Institution, with related papers. The material includes pieces from 'The Morning Chronicle' concerning the Great Exhibition, crime in Ireland and tubular bridges; the proceedings of the British Association; the rules of the Smithsonian Institute; the Italian journal 'Corrispondenza Scientifica'; a report on the Neath Philosophical Society; the Royal Panopticon of Science and Art prospectus;...
Dates:
1848 - 1850
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).
Sub-Series
Papers on the galvanic longitude of Valentia, 1862
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 6/637
Scope and Contents
Correspondence and papers regarding the operation to discover the longitude of Valentia (Valencia), Ireland, by means of electric telegraph. The papers include correspondence on the project's requirements, preparations, arrangements and expenses; material produced during the earlier Ordnance Survey of the island, including tracings of the island and of Kingstown (Dún Laoghaire); papers on the loan of equipment; papers on the method of observation; E. Dunkin's daily journal kept during the...
Dates:
1862
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 tides, 1878 - 1927
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Reference Code: GBR/0180/RGO 7/237
Scope and Contents
Miscellaneous papers and correspondence concerning tides and tide gauges, 1878-1879, including tide gauges in the Baltic; the 'Standard', 9 March 1878, on Thames tides; S. Rowland-Johnstone on a copy of 'Tides and Waves'; A. Taylor on the propagation of motion in waves; 'Engineering' on Thames tides; Dr Borgen on tides; 'Proceedings of the Institute of Civil Engineers', Vol. LIX: 'The River Thames' by J.B. Redman; E. Roberts on his 'Tide Predictor'; and tide tables for Bombay,...
Dates:
1878 - 1927
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 relating to Eire, March 1975-June 1977, 1975-03 - 1977-06
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/THCR 2/6/1/101
Scope and Contents
Includes correspondence with Liam Cosgrave (Taoiseach), John ("Jack") Lynch (Taoiseach before and after Cosgrave) and Gordon Reece
Also includes briefing notes for MT from "“NF" [Nigel Forman] and John Houston (Conservative Research Department) for her meeting with Dr Garret FitzGerald (Irish Foreign Minister), and Ambassador O'Sullivan, March 1975
Dates:
1975-03 - 1977-06
Conditions Governing Access:
Opened in November 2003
It may be possible to access a digital version of the file in PDF format at Churchill Archives Centre. Advance notice is essential so please contact us to make a request.
Series
Papers relating to Gilchrist's diplomatic posting in Dublin, Ireland, 1967-70, 1967 - 1970
Series
Reference Code: GBR/0014/GILC 14
Scope and Contents
Includes official reports, telegrams and correspondence
14/A Official reports and Ambassador's telegrams 1967-70.
14/B Reports and official correspondence 1967-70.
14/C Handwritten Diary entries - 3 sets; one 1967 otherwise undated.
14/D Lists of people:
(i) List of Corps Diplomatique 1968.
(ii) Guest list for Farewell Cocktail Party, 1970.
14/E Speeches made as Ambassador:
(i) Miscellaneous "opening/toast/special event" speeches.
(ii) Speech to UC Dublin Literary and Historical...
Dates:
1967 - 1970
Conditions Governing Access:
Two folios in GILC 14/B are closed
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Parliamentary speeches, 1903 - 1907
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/BRDW I Press 30
Scope and Contents
Cuttings reporting on WSC's speeches in the House of Commons, on subjects including: army spending; the Budget; trade; Ireland; the Empire; the Colonial Office; Free Trade; South Africa.
Dates:
1903 - 1907
Conditions Governing Access:
Available as digital surrogates only, to protect the fragile original.
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Personal correspondence, 1969-01-13 - 1976-12-29
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/POLL 1/1/25
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include: Patrick de Laszlo on faults in the Constitution and work by JEP on the New Testament; Douglas Kennedy (7); Frederick Mulley [Secretary of State for Defence]; Ronald Lewin, asking JEP for help on his book on Ultra (2); Brigadier Eric Shearer (2); Richard Barlas, Clerk of the House of Commons (2); David Menhennet, Librarian of the House of Commons; Victor Russell (3); Michael Latham; [Arthur] John Page, criticising JEP's attacks on the Conservative Party; Michael Foot,...
Dates:
1969-01-13 - 1976-12-29
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The majority of the collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Please see individual files for details.
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Personal correspondence, 1977-05-02 - 1979-12-20
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/POLL 1/1/28
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include: Richard Lankester, Registrar of Members' Interests (5); Norman St John-Stevas, Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster; Michael Latham; Sir John Rodgers (2); James Goodsman; Sir Nigel Fisher; Patricia, Lady Fisher; Tam Dalyell; Sir John King; [Thomas] George Thomas [later 1st Lord Tonypandy]; Thomas Galbraith; [William] John Biffen (3); Philip Beddows (3); Thomas Robbins (7); Douglas Kennedy (7); Ethel, Lady Templer on the death of Sir Gerald Templer; Brian Crozier;...
Dates:
1977-05-02 - 1979-12-20
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The majority of the collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Please see individual files for details.
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Personal correspondence, 1977-11-10 - 1981-01-14
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/POLL 1/1/30
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include: Frank Hooley on unemployment amongst men and women; William Deedes [Editor of the Daily Telegraph; Sir Stephen McAdden on support for JEP after his Birmingham speech ["Rivers of blood", April 1968]; Michael Kinchin Smith, Lay Assistant to the Archbishop of Canterbury; Harold Soref; Ian Gow [Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Prime Minister] (6); Andrew Elliot [Chairman of Elliot Right Way Books] on the economic policy of Margaret Thatcher [Prime...
Dates:
1977-11-10 - 1981-01-14
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The majority of the collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Please see individual files for details.
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Personal correspondence, 1969-01-04 - 1971-12-27
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/POLL 1/1/16
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include: William Whitelaw, Lord President of the Council, on MPs' expenses; Kenneth Boardman; [James] Colin Welch [Deputy Editor] of the Daily Telegraph, on JEP's views on joining the European Union (2); [Arthur] Stretton Reeve, Bishop of Lichfield; William Shepherd; Philip Goodhart, on proposed talks with the IRA; William Deedes on proposed talks with the IRA; Anthony Fell; Sir Patrick Donner asking JEP to moderate his opposition to the Common Market; [William] John Biffen on...
Dates:
1969-01-04 - 1971-12-27
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The majority of the collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge. Please see individual files for details.
Fonds
Peter Guerin: Irish Estate Maps
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4358
Scope and Contents
A series of maps of the estates in Ireland bestowed by King William III in 1700 on Henri de Massue de Ruvigny, Earl of Galway, compiled by Peter Guerin, Deputy Surveyor General, 18 folios: (fo. 2) elaborate title page with the arms of the grantee; (fo. 3v) map and survey of the parish of Lea, Queen's County; (fo. 5v) survey and map of the parish of Ballykean, King's County; (fo. 7v) survey and map of the parish of Clonyhurk, King's County; (fo. 9v) survey and map of the parish of Harristown...
Dates:
1700-1905
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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Political map of Ireland, 1916-07-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/SDEE 4/10
Scope and Contents
From "The Times".
Dates:
1916-07-16
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The collection is open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
Sub-Series
Press cuttings relating to Sandys visits to India and Ceylon [later Sri Lanka], December 1962-3, 1962 - 1963
Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0014/DSND 8/31
Scope and Contents
And cuttings relating to his visits to British Guiana [later Guyana], 1962-63, and Dublin, May 1963
Dates:
1962 - 1963
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The majority of the papers are open to researchers. Information about closures can be obtained from Churchill Archives Centre.
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Private and personal letters A - Z, 1911-08 - 1912-12
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEL 2/5/11
Scope and Contents
Correspondents include: Sir Abe Bailey on the improved profile of Tariff Reform and Imperial Preference in the Conservative Party under Andrew Bonar Law; Robert Borden, Prime Minister of Canada (3); Lionel Curtis on LSA's suggestion that he should accept the Beit Lectureship; Alfred Deakin [Leader of the Australian Opposition] commenting on the Home Rule Crisis; George Foster, Canadian Minister of Trade and Commerce; J L Garvin, Editor of the Pall Mall Gazette on his distress at the...
Dates:
1911-08 - 1912-12
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The papers are open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Protection and preference, 1923-06 - 1924-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0014/AMEL 1/3/69
Scope and Contents
Memoranda by LSA on taxation and Imperial Preference, particularly: the British Dyestuffs Agreement; proposed financial assistance to develop Imperial resources, the position regarding protection and preference and the relation of overseas trade to employment; comments on a Board of Trade memorandum on Imperial preference; the McKenna duties [tax on luxury imports]; the relation of overseas trade to employment.
Also includes: memorandum by Sir Philip Lloyd-Greame [President of the...
Dates:
1923-06 - 1924-01
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
The papers are open for consultation by researchers using Churchill Archives Centre, Churchill College, Cambridge.
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Record of a Disputation in Ireland
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.4344
Scope and Contents
Report of a conference between Henry Leslie, Bishop of Down, and certain Presbyterian ministers at Belfast, 10 and 12 August 1636. There is some additional matter at the end, and scribblings on fos 1r and 16v.
Dates:
1636
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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Reflection on reading my Geological notes [continued] Ms p 9, 1809-01-01 - 1882-04-30
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS DAR 42: 148
Scope and Contents
Note; by Charles Robert Darwin
(Note)
Dates:
1809-01-01 - 1882-04-30
Conditions Governing Access:
From the Fonds:
Some material in the Darwin archive is not available because it is unfit for production and access to some very fragile material may only be possible with support from specialist conservation staff. Please see descriptions for further details.