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Found in 3777 Collections and/or Records:

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On Chobham Common, 1925 - 1935

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011H/63
Scope and Contents

Original pen and ink stipple drawing of Chobham Common, used by Hesketh Bell when teaching himself etching.

Dates: 1925 - 1935
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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On King Edward VII (type) in 12 in magazine, loading powder charges, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 21/5154
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). [Two men loading charges]

Dates: 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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On road from Fort William to Inverness, 1859

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 40/1/7/235
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: This is a collection of art work created by the Royal Engineer Edward Charles Frome (1802-1890). In 1929 Frome’s surviving daughter, Mrs Frank Wynne, presented some of the South Australian drawings to the Royal Empire Society through the good offices of Sir Harry Wilson, to whom she bequeathed the rest of the collection. He presented it to the society in 1931. The majority of Frome’s individual watercolours and drawings, varying in size from 250 to 450 mm, were then housed in eight...
Dates: 1859
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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On the Alameda Parade Ground, early morning, 1909-10 - 1909-11

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 23/6027
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). The 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshires. [One of three faded prints of the Battalion at different stages of parade with one man on horseback].

Dates: 1909-10 - 1909-11
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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On the Alameda Parade Ground, early morning, 1909-10 - 1909-11

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 23/6028
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). The 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshires. [One of three faded prints of the Battalion at different stages of parade with one man on horseback].

Dates: 1909-10 - 1909-11
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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On the Alameda Parade Ground, early morning, 1909-10 - 1909-11

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 23/6029
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). The 2nd Battalion, Bedfordshires. [One of three faded prints of the Battalion at different stages of parade with one man on horseback].

Dates: 1909-10 - 1909-11
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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On the foundry : making parts of cotton mill machinery, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 16/5319
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). The man in the foreground is preparing a mould : Oldham.

Dates: 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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On the 'King Edward VII', 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 21/5006
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). A 9.2 gun: four of which are carried on this ship: 9.2 is the second largest gun now carried. [Three men stand by it and a warship visible in the background].

Dates: 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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On the 'King Edward VII', 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 21/5021
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). [View of deck with sailors and a small black dog].

Dates: 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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On the 'King Edward VII', 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 21/5022
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). [View of deck with sailors and a small black dog].

Dates: 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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[One of] four ektachromes of gull in flight, 1962

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham C/37
Scope and Contents From the File:

Contains slides obviously taken on the same visit as B since the numbers inter-relate with the original numbers of 72-75 in that list. These comprise 29 Kodachrome slides printed in England undated, 4 Ektachromes and one in a grey and red Photopia frame. They are not captioned or numbered by John Ewart Marnham and arranged by processing number.

Dates: 1962
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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[One of] four ektachromes of gull in flight, 1962

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham C/38
Scope and Contents From the File:

Contains slides obviously taken on the same visit as B since the numbers inter-relate with the original numbers of 72-75 in that list. These comprise 29 Kodachrome slides printed in England undated, 4 Ektachromes and one in a grey and red Photopia frame. They are not captioned or numbered by John Ewart Marnham and arranged by processing number.

Dates: 1962
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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[One of] four ektachromes of gull in flight, 1962

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham C/39
Scope and Contents From the File:

Contains slides obviously taken on the same visit as B since the numbers inter-relate with the original numbers of 72-75 in that list. These comprise 29 Kodachrome slides printed in England undated, 4 Ektachromes and one in a grey and red Photopia frame. They are not captioned or numbered by John Ewart Marnham and arranged by processing number.

Dates: 1962
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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[One of] four ektachromes of gull in flight, 1962

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Marnham C/40
Scope and Contents From the File:

Contains slides obviously taken on the same visit as B since the numbers inter-relate with the original numbers of 72-75 in that list. These comprise 29 Kodachrome slides printed in England undated, 4 Ektachromes and one in a grey and red Photopia frame. They are not captioned or numbered by John Ewart Marnham and arranged by processing number.

Dates: 1962
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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'Onward Christian Soldiers'. The British Empire Exhibition, 1924

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC BEE/21
Scope and Contents

Original photograph. Captioned 'Photo. Campbell-Gray' in bottom right-hand corner.

Dates: 1924
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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'Open Evening' at Sikh Temple in Smethwick, 1964, 1964

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011Y/6
Scope and Contents

203 x 155 mm. Showing leaders of the Sikh community in Smethwick meeting English people in the Sikh Temple during Birmingham's 'People to People' Week.

Dates: 1964
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).
 Sub-Series

[Opening of Parliament, 21 October 1953 ], 1953-10-21

 Sub-Series
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/21-24
Scope and Contents

A series of photographs showing the Council Chamber and the Governor addressing the legislative.

Dates: 1953-10-21
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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[Opening of Parliament, 21 October 1953], 1953-10-21

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/21
Scope and Contents

Showing Sir John Cox, Speaker of the house of Assembly, leading members of the House into the Legislative Council Chamber; J. H. P. [Sir Henry] Vesey is followed by Bayard Dill.

Dates: 1953-10-21
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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[Opening of Parliament, 21 October 1953], 1953-10-21

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/22
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Showing the Governor addressing the legislature. To his right are Lady Hood and Miss Rosemary Hood; to his left Archdeacon John Stow, Mrs Stow, and Captain Roper-Curzon, A. D. C. Facing him are O. R. Arthur, Colonial Secretary, J. Trounsell Gilbert, Chief Justice, Major David Huxley, Attorney-General. This photograph was reproduced in 'Royal Gazette', 22 October 1953.

Dates: 1953-10-21
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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[Opening of Parliament, 21 October 1953], 1953-10-21

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/23
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Showing the Governor saluting during his address to the legislature. To his right are Lady Hood and Miss Rosemary Hood; to his left Archdeacon John Stow, Mrs Stow, and Captain Roper-Curzon, A. D. C. Facing him are O. R. Arthur, Colonial Secretary, J. Trounsell Gilbert, Chief Justice, Major David Huxley, Attorney-General.

Dates: 1953-10-21
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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[Opening of Parliament, 21 October 1953], 1953-10-21

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011XX/24
Scope and Contents

Showing the Governor addressing the legislature. He is bare-headed. To his right are Lady Hood and Miss Rosemary Hood; to his left Archdeacon John Stow, Mrs Stow, and Captain Roper-Curzon, A. D. C. Facing him are O. R. Arthur, Colonial Secretary, J. Trounsell Gilbert, Chief Justice, Major David Huxley, Attorney-General.

Dates: 1953-10-21
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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Opening of the Lancaster House conference, 1979

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3052U/18
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Collection of black and white press agency and official photographs (including 5 duplicates) relating to developments during 1965-80, from the time of Rhodesia's unilateral declaration of Independence (UDI) until the emergence of the republic of Zimbabwe. Many were collected to illustrate articles in 'Commonwealth in Focus', and some were reproduced in the 'Commonwealth in Focus' exhibition 1982. The captions have been used as titles and have been recorded as found.

Dates: 1979
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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Opening of the Royal Empire Society building by the Duke of York (King George VI), Nov. 12, 1936, 1936

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCS/Ilc/23
Scope and Contents

Sir Archibald Weigall, chairman, 1932-38, speaking. 240 x 190 mm. (2 copies).

Dates: 1936
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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Opening the Royal Empire Society building 1936: the Duke of York speaking, with the Duchess to the right, 1936

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCS/Ilc/24
Scope and Contents

245 x 192 mm.

Dates: 1936
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).