Canterbury
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 72 Collections and/or Records:
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From Florence, Lady Alwyne Compton, Canterbury, 4 Sep. 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/App/55
Scope and Contents
Dent's travels; the evils of motor-tours; Dr Waldstein's marriage; a confusion of 'lodger' for 'loggia'; Miss Fellowes and she have finalised plans for their expedition to Toulouse
Dates:
4 Sep. 1909
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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From Florence, Lady Alwyne Compton, Canterbury, 27 Sep. 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/App/56
Scope and Contents
Her tour of southern France: Toulouse, Albi, Carcassonne, Montauban, Cahors, Limoges, and Moissac
Dates:
27 Sep. 1909
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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From Florence, Lady Alwyne Compton, Canterbury, 29 Dec. 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/App/57
Scope and Contents
Italian castles; thoughts on the evils resulting from the industrial revolution; another Egyptian tale from Dr Budge; new lighting in the cathedral; [John Willis] Clark's illness
Dates:
29 Dec. 1909
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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From Florence, Lady Alwyne Compton, Canterbury, 29 Mar. 1910
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/App/58
Scope and Contents
Further Italian reminiscences
Dates:
29 Mar. 1910
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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From Florence, Lady Alwyne Compton, Canterbury, 2 Apr. 1910
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/App/59
Scope and Contents
Further Italian reminiscences
Dates:
2 Apr. 1910
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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From Florence, Lady Alwyne Compton, Canterbury, 16 Apr. 1910
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/App/60
Scope and Contents
Has had a cold; comments on Dent's latest letter; Leonardo da Vinci's painting; foreign incomprehension over use of 'esquire' in addresses; compatibility in marriage
Dates:
16 Apr. 1910
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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From Florence, Lady Alwyne Compton, Canterbury, 9 Sep. 1910
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/App/61
Scope and Contents
De luxe train travel; architectural problems in Venice; an art theft in that city; her recent travels in England; a visit to St John's College, Oxford; a drive in Windsor forest
Dates:
9 Sep. 1910
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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From Florence, Lady Alwyne Compton, Canterbury, 29 Sep. 1910
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/App/62
Scope and Contents
Dent's comments on Venice; is saddened by increasing class divisiveness in England; the noise in London
Dates:
29 Sep. 1910
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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From Florence, Lady Alwyne Compton, Canterbury, 17 Oct. 1910
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/App/64
Scope and Contents
Still further Italian memories; her Dorset holiday; death of [John Willis] Clark
Dates:
17 Oct. 1910
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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From Florence, Lady Alwyne Compton, Canterbury, 20 Oct. 1910
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/App/65
Scope and Contents
Thanks for description of Wolfenbuttel, card
Dates:
20 Oct. 1910
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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From Florence, Lady Alwyne Compton, Canterbury, 26 Apr. 1911
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/App/66
Scope and Contents
Is just as delighted by Dent's description of English walks; Charles ?Anchester; her young nephew, and other visitors; a household code of conduct in old Wolfenbuttel; memories of J[ohn] W[illis Clark]; is growing both blind and deaf
Dates:
26 Apr. 1911
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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From Florence, Lady Alwyne Compton, Canterbury, 2 May 1911
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/App/67
Scope and Contents
Has heard from Mr [Arthur?] Shipley, but cannot help him much with his memoir [of John Willis Clark], card
Dates:
2 May 1911
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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From Florence, Lady Alwyne Compton, Canterbury, 9 Sep. 1911
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/App/68
Scope and Contents
A memory of Brescia; hot weather during her travels in the west country; a transport strike (?), 'It is unpleasant to live in a country where there is no law.'; recent visitors
Dates:
9 Sep. 1911
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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From Florence, Lady Alwyne Compton, Canterbury, 21 Sep. 1911-22 Sep. 1911
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/App/69
Scope and Contents
Much appreciates Dent's letter; agrees with his characterisation of Italians and Germans, 'but trains and motors are running us all together so fast into one huge giblet pie that all those delicate shades will vanish'; a serious drought
Dates:
21 Sep. 1911-22 Sep. 1911
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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From Florence, Lady Alwyne Compton, Canterbury, 7 Nov. 1911
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/App/70
Scope and Contents
Returning a book; Italy; a visit to Birmingham; Oliver Lodge; a visit to Hatfield House; her eyesight is failing
Dates:
7 Nov. 1911
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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From Florence, Lady Alwyne Compton, Canterbury, 5 July 1913
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/App/74
Scope and Contents
Inclement weather; recollections of Burgundy; plans for a trip to the west country and Wales
Dates:
5 July 1913
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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From Florence, Lady Alwyne Compton, Canterbury, 26 July 1913
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/App/75
Scope and Contents
Is enjoying Dent's accounts of France; attributions of bons mots
Dates:
26 July 1913
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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From Florence, Lady Alwyne Compton, Canterbury, 4 Sep. 1913
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/App/82
Scope and Contents
Comments on Dent's letters from southern France, and the enclosed photographs; Birmingham society; a visit to the Birmingham art gallery
Dates:
4 Sep. 1913
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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From Florence, Lady Alwyne Compton, Canterbury, 6 Sep. 1913
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/App/83
Scope and Contents
Is enjoying the photographs [of France], postcard
Dates:
6 Sep. 1913
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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From Florence, Lady Alwyne Compton, Canterbury, 10 Sep. 1913
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/App/84
Scope and Contents
Comments on Dent's travels, incomplete
Dates:
10 Sep. 1913
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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From Florence, Lady Alwyne Compton, Canterbury, 18 Sep. 1913
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/App/85
Scope and Contents
Giuseppi Verdi; Miss Fellowes is to be married, incomplete
Dates:
18 Sep. 1913
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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From Florence, Lady Alwyne Compton, Canterbury, 3 Oct. 1913
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/App/86
Scope and Contents
Further memories of Italy
Dates:
3 Oct. 1913
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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From Florence, Lady Alwyne Compton, Canterbury, 30 Jan. 1914
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/App/87
Scope and Contents
Enclosing some papers (?), card
Dates:
30 Jan. 1914
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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From Florence, Lady Alwyne Compton, Canterbury, 13 Feb. 1914
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/App/88
Scope and Contents
A thank-you note, postcard
Dates:
13 Feb. 1914
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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From Florence, Lady Alwyne Compton, Canterbury, 11 June 1915
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Reference Code: GBR/0012/MS Add.7973/App/90
Scope and Contents
Glad Dent would like to keep the letters [?copies of Lord Alwyne Compton's letters from Egypt]; memories of an Italian summer; is now unable to read; 'I cannot write of the present.'
Dates:
11 June 1915
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).