Asia (continent)
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 16197 Collections and/or Records:
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The Tomb of Akhbar the Great at Sikandra, 1908-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 5/702
Scope and Contents
Half-plate.
Dates:
1908-02
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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The Tomb of Chisti, the Durga, Ajmere, 1908-02 - 1908-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 6/922
Scope and Contents
Half-plate. While I was inside this temple I was garlanded with red roses and other flowers. (Fisher).
Dates:
1908-02 - 1908-03
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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The Tomb of Ikimad-ud-Doulah [i.e. Itmad ?], 1908-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 5/698
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format). From above the first floor of the entrance gateway.
Dates:
1908-02
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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The tomb of Mirza Jehangir, 1860 - 1869
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022D/13
Scope and Contents
298 x 237 mm. View of the entrance to the mausoleum of Prince Jahangir, son of Akbar Shah. The entrance is formed by a short flight of steps leading up to an elaborately carved arched doorway in marble. To either side are delicately worked pierced marble screens. Jahangir died at Allahabad and was placed in this tomb in 1832. The building forms one of a number of tombs at the shrine of Nizam-ud-din Aulia. Bourne no. 1365.
Dates:
1860 - 1869
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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The tomb of Mumtaz Mahal, Shah Jahan’s queen, surrounded by an octagonal marble screen within the Taj Mahal, 1902 - 1910
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022R/242
Scope and Contents
From the Series:
An album, labelled on the spine, containing prints of various sizes. The prints are of two types; large professional photographs, chiefly of Benares, Delhi, and Agra, and smaller amateur prints. presumably by Davies, relating both to these places and to Kashmir - river and mountain scenes. These are chiefly on left hand pages, with professional photographs on the right, and are captioned. Towards the end of the album, after a series of Agra scenes, there is a group of interesting...
Dates:
1902 - 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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The Tomb of Nizam-ud-din, 1908-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 5/733
Scope and Contents
Half-plate. In front is seen the tomb of daughter of Shah Jehan, named Jehanara : to the left of picture is seen the red sandstone mosque.
Dates:
1908-02
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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The Tomb of Sharnshuddin, Delhi, 1874 - 1910
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022J/18
Scope and Contents
205 x 265 mm. No. 1990.
Dates:
1874 - 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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The Tombs of Sahadat Ali Khan and his Queen, Lucknow, 1920 - 1929
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC India/68
Scope and Contents
From the Sub-Series:
Monochrome postcards. The geographical locations of the cards, together with their publishers, breakdown thus:1-9 Calcutta (various anonymous publishers)10-57 Agra (K. Lall and Co.)58-59 Benares (also known as Varanasi - Saeed Bros.)60-75 Lucknow (Omaid Singh and Sons)76-91 Delhi (Lal Chand and Sons, Dariba, Delhi)92-123 Lahore and Amritsar (Punjab Religious Book Society, Lahore)124-129 Burma130-135 Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) coloured (Plate and...
Dates:
1920 - 1929
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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The Toolsie Bridge, Halullai, N.B.S.R., 1870 - 1879
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022S/36
Scope and Contents
212 x 142 mm. General view of the bridge.
Dates:
1870 - 1879
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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The tooth relic, 1901-04-12 - 1901-04-15
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/QM 2/16
Scope and Contents
From the File:
A collection of platinum prints, 280 x 225 mm, mounted in a volume bound in red leather with 'The Royal Visit to Ceylon April, 1901' and the Royal Arms on the front cover. They are by various photographers and record the visit of the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York (later H.M. King George V and H.M. Queen Mary) 12-15 April, 1901. The prints are mounted on cardboard pages and have printed captions, which have been recorded as found. They may include language which is...
Dates:
1901-04-12 - 1901-04-15
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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The top of the Karappa, 1907
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022BBB/89
Scope and Contents
From the File:
An album containing 106 collodio-chloride prints, a few outside the dates printed on the cover. Most are professional work of high quality. Not all relate to India. There is one photograph of Cambridge in 1902 (24); ten taken in Ireland during 1902-03, presumably during Douglas's leave, including sporting scenes and a wedding; six photographs of Sri Lanka (65-70); four of Hong Kong (71-74) and four of Paris (75-78) dated 1907.A number of items have been inserted, including amateur...
Dates:
1907
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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The top of the Wall, Peking, 1890
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y302E/12
Scope and Contents
View looking along the top of the city wall.
Dates:
1890
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).
File
The tourists' guide to Lucknow, 1905
File
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 89/7
Scope and Contents
From the Fonds:
Material collected during the Royal couple's two visits to India in 1905-1906 and 1911-1912 with a few items from other periods. There are printed books, many of them presentation copies, relating to India; programmes, orders of ceremonial and other items from the visits, many specially bound; and albums of photographs and other material presented to King George and Queen Mary or compiled by them as souvenirs of their visits. The material is in English with the exception of one item in...
Dates:
1905
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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The Tower of the Residency, Lucknow, 1908-01 - 1908-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 4/602
Scope and Contents
Half-plate.
Dates:
1908-01 - 1908-02
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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The Tower of the Residency, Lucknow, 1908-02
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 10/5/602
Scope and Contents
350 x 250 mm.
Dates:
1908-02
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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The Tower of Victory, Chitor, 1908-02 - 1908-03
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 6/918
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate. Golden yellow in the declining sun. There is a lightening conductor on the Tower. On the top storey but one are 8 columns of marble, very old and intricately carved. By a wooden ladder I then ascended to the top, which is roofed over. At four corners, stones about 2 ft [i.e. feet] square covered with incised lines, and let into stone frame-work. 2 of these inscribed stones remain, the other two slabs appear to have replaced older stones which have been removed. ...
Dates:
1908-02 - 1908-03
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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The town and lake of Tiberias, from the north, 1857
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30214A/20
Scope and Contents
224 x 151 mm. A view from the north-west looking over the town and towards the lake with the ruins of the roman castle and a modern brick wall in the foreground, about which Frith comments: 'I would have given anything in reason to have been able to play the artist, and omit.'
Dates:
1857
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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The town and lake of Tiberias, from the north, 1860
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30214C/29
Scope and Contents
226 x 153 mm. A view from the north-west looking over the town and towards the lake with the ruins of the roman castle and a modern brick wall in the foreground
Dates:
1860
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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The town and lake of Tiberias from the south, 1857
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30214B/13
Scope and Contents
232 x 152 mm. A view looking towards the houses of the town which run down to the shores of Lake Tiberias, with roman ruins in the foreground, described by Frith as : 'a most wretchedly forlorn and dirty-looking assemblage of houses, or hovels of ultra-oriental character.'
Dates:
1857
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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The Town Hall, 1918
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022AA/11
Scope and Contents
290x206mm. View from Esplanade Row showing the S. facade of the Town Hall, partially obscured by trees. The building is a two storey block with a hexastyle portico in the Tuscan- Doric order supporting a heavy entablature which runs the length of the terrace roofed building. The architect was John Garstin who had been responsible for the construction of the astonishing gola at Bankipur in the 1780s and who was afterwards Chief Engineer in Bengal (for full biographical details, see R.H....
Dates:
1918
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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The Town Hall, Calcutta, 1860 - 1869
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022E/2
Scope and Contents
294 x 241 mm. View of the S facade of the Town Hall, a two storey building with a terraced roof and hexastyle portico in the Tuscan Doric order. Bourne no. 1700.
Dates:
1860 - 1869
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-Fonds
The trade routes of South China, 1898
Sub-Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 63/23
Scope and Contents
'The trade routes of South China and their relation to the development of Hongkong', a paper read to the Royal Colonial Institute, 24 May 1898.
Dates:
1898
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).
Found in:
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Asia miscellanea
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[The trail], 1941 - 1944
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/13/36
Scope and Contents
105 x 60 mm. Showing people and a horse walking single file over a path trodden into a snow covered slope.
Dates:
1941 - 1944
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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[The trail], 1941 - 1944
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/13/37
Scope and Contents
135 x 85 mm. Showing a man and three laden horses or ponies walking single file over a path trodden into a snow covered slope.
Dates:
1941 - 1944
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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The train near Kawong, 1909-01
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 18/4299
Scope and Contents
[Looking back along the train].
Dates:
1909-01
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).