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 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 922 Collections and/or Records:

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In the weaving shed : Hollinshead Mill, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 16/5250
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). [Showing numerous looms].

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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In the weaving shed : Hollinshead Mill : Blackburn, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 16/5252
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). (621 looms : worked by 180 adults and 20 young persons). [One of three slightly different views of activity in weaving shed].

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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In the weaving shed : Hollinshead Mill : Blackburn, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 16/5253
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). (621 looms : worked by 180 adults and 20 young persons). [One of three slightly different views of activity in weaving shed].

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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In the weaving shed : Hollinshead Mill : Blackburn, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 16/5254
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). (621 looms : worked by 180 adults and 20 young persons). [One of three slightly different views of activity in weaving shed].

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).
 Series

India 1933-34, 1933 - 1934

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011FFF/28-29
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: A collection of photographs, by various photographers, relating to School Empire Tours, probably compiled by Miss Margaret Best. All the prints are captioned and some also have dates and places written on the back in Miss Best's hand.It should be noted that most of the images show groups of the participants, either before setting out or in the country concerned, but there is very little to show their activities - the 1932 tour to Canada is the best in this respect. It is clear from...
Dates: 1933 - 1934
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).
 Fonds

India (Hanmer Collection)

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022MM-PP
Scope and Contents Manuscript diary illustrated with albumen prints, two albums, and loose prints. This material all relates to the Lovett and Egerton families. The following indicates the main individuals concerned:Col. Thomas Heaton Lovett (1871-1892) of Belmont (later Henlle Hall) Salop, had a brother John Richard (see Y3022PP/13), and four sons and six daughters. Of these:The eldest son, Hubert Richard (1854-1908), was educated at Cheltenham College and joined the 60th Rifles in 1873. ...
Dates: 1875 - 1899
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).
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Indian children learn English at a special summer school, 1965, 1965

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011Y/13
Scope and Contents

184 x 157 mm. Showing English teacher Mrs Collins giving a lesson to Asian children at the William Murdoch School, Birmingham.

Dates: 1965
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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Indian children set new painting style in British School, 1964, 1964

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011Y/9
Scope and Contents

172 x 156 mm. Showing two Indian children at Cowper Street Primary School showing an English pupil the method of painting with the fingers rather than with brushes.

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).
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Indian Courtyard, 1924

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC BEE/16
Scope and Contents

Captioned '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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Indians run two man library in Britain, 1964, 1964

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011Y/14
Scope and Contents

157 x 205 mm. Showing Librarian Chanchal Singh and Secretary J.S. Dosanjh with two Indian children in the children's section of their private library in West Bridgeford, near Nottingham.

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).
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Inspecting Gd [i.e. Guard] of Honour. Royal Marines on landing May 8th 1906, 1906-05-08

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/QM 7/203
Scope and Contents

The Prince inspecting guard of honour.

Dates: 1906-05-08
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).
 Fonds

Inter-University Council Collection

 Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011WW
Scope and Contents A collection of photographs (various dates, sizes and photographers) and slides with a few leaflets, a file of correspondence, and some title cards as described below. The collection appears to have been assembled chiefly for publicity purposes and there is a file of correspondence requesting photographic and other material. Some of the photographs are mounted on cards for display, but the majority are loose prints stored in folders. There are also a few albums. The main subjects are the...
Dates: 1946 - 1986
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).
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[Interior of] Norwich Cathedral, 1863 - 1896

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305K/105
Scope and Contents

100 x 140 mm.

Dates: 1863 - 1896
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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J. Moffatt, 1860 - 1918

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305L/27
Scope and Contents 40 x 65 mm. (Vignetted oval). A carte de visite head and shoulders, three quarters profile studio portrait of the missionary and British official John Smith Moffatt C.M.G (1835-1918), the son of Robert Moffatt. Born at Kuruman, Moffat went to England in 1850 and was ordained and accepted by the L.M.S. in 1857. In the event however he returned to Africa as a freelance missionary and worked, with little success in Matabeleland and Inyati from 1868-63. He had rejoined the L.M.S. in 1864...
Dates: 1860 - 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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Jersey from R 36, June '21, 1921-06

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/4/47
Scope and Contents

70 x 50 mm. An aerial view of fields and coastline, taken from an airship.

Dates: 1921-06
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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['Jews House'], 1930 - 1937

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 120/1/1/285
Scope and Contents

140 x 85 mm. Showing terraced houses on Steep Hill. Jews House is a twelfth century townhouse. It is flanked by C. Cotham and Pickering ('Deal in Antiques') and Cottam and Son ('Cabinet Makers, French Polishers and Upholsterers').

Dates: 1930 - 1937
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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John Knox's House, Edinburgh, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 22/5486
Scope and Contents

Half-plate. [With a few pedestrians on the cobbled street].

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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Jubilee Clock Tower, Gravesend, 1863 - 1896

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305K/115
Scope and Contents

201 x 149 mm.

Dates: 1863 - 1896
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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June 1911 Cape Regiments Lord Roberts inspecting S.A. [South African] Contingent in London, 1960 - 1980

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011Q/10
Scope and Contents

127 x 86 mm. Showing Field Marshall Earl Roberts inspecting troops from various South African units at the Duke of York's School, London. These troops formed some of the many contingents which came to London for the Coronation procession of King George V. A number of different annotations appear on the reverse including one which may identify some of those pictured. Photograph by Gale and Polden, Aldershot.

Dates: 1960 - 1980
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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Kataruba. Envoy from Uganda, 1880

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3045E/1
Scope and Contents

103 x 148 mm. A head and shoulders portrait of Kataruba wearing a polo-necked jersey.

Dates: 1880
Conditions Governing Access: Missing, please see duplicate at Y3045O/1.
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Kenilworth Castle, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 22/5372
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). [View of ruined castle behind a wall with bushes on the surrounding land].

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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Kenilworth Castle, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 22/5373
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). [View of ruined castle behind a wall with bushes on the surrounding land].

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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Kenilworth Castle, from the Park, 1909

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 22/5374
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). [More distant view from the other side of the castle].

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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Kew Gardens. The Lake, 1920 - 1929

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC India/142
Scope and Contents

The postcard consists of a print of a painting. The painting is signed 'C.T. Howard'. The postcard was printed and published by J. Salmon Ltd, Sevenoaks, England.

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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Kew Gardens. The Palm House, 1920 - 1929

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC India/139
Scope and Contents

The postcard consists of a print of a painting. The painting is signed 'C.T.' (i.e. C.T. Howard). The postcard was printed and published by J. Salmon Ltd, Sevenoaks, England.

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).