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Cape Town (inhabited place)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 342 Collections and/or Records:

 Series

The Cape Monthly Magazine Vol. 7, 1860

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059F
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Collection of original prints inserted in issues of the monthly magazine, and one separately mounted (Y3059J). The captions have been used as titles and may include language which is offensive, inaccurate or inappropriate. They have been retained to reflect the context of their creation. A list of photographs published in the magazine is on pages 259-262 of Marjorie Bull and Joseph Denfield's 'Secure the shadow', though it is not entirely complete.

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).
 Series

The Cape Monthly Magazine Vol. 8, 1861

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059G
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Collection of original prints inserted in issues of the monthly magazine, and one separately mounted (Y3059J). The captions have been used as titles and may include language which is offensive, inaccurate or inappropriate. They have been retained to reflect the context of their creation. A list of photographs published in the magazine is on pages 259-262 of Marjorie Bull and Joseph Denfield's 'Secure the shadow', though it is not entirely complete.

Dates: 1861
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

The Cape Monthly Magazine Vol. 9, 1861

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059H
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Collection of original prints inserted in issues of the monthly magazine, and one separately mounted (Y3059J). The captions have been used as titles and may include language which is offensive, inaccurate or inappropriate. They have been retained to reflect the context of their creation. A list of photographs published in the magazine is on pages 259-262 of Marjorie Bull and Joseph Denfield's 'Secure the shadow', though it is not entirely complete.

Dates: 1861
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

The Cape Monthly Magazine Vol. 10, 1861

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059I
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Collection of original prints inserted in issues of the monthly magazine, and one separately mounted (Y3059J). The captions have been used as titles and may include language which is offensive, inaccurate or inappropriate. They have been retained to reflect the context of their creation. A list of photographs published in the magazine is on pages 259-262 of Marjorie Bull and Joseph Denfield's 'Secure the shadow', though it is not entirely complete.

Dates: 1861
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

The Cape Monthly Magazine Vol. 11, 1862

 Series
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059X
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

Collection of original prints inserted in issues of the monthly magazine, and one separately mounted (Y3059J). The captions have been used as titles and may include language which is offensive, inaccurate or inappropriate. They have been retained to reflect the context of their creation. A list of photographs published in the magazine is on pages 259-262 of Marjorie Bull and Joseph Denfield's 'Secure the shadow', though it is not entirely complete.

Dates: 1862
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).
 Item

The Cape Post Cart waiting at the General Post Office, Cape Town, 1862

 Item
Reference Code:  GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059X/1
Scope and Contents

Showing the post cart in the road outside the Post Office, with an unidentified group, presumably post office employees, standing behind.

Dates: 1862
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 Cape Town Gazette and African Advertiser, 1970

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 342/3/4
Scope and Contents

The caption reads 'The first newspaper at the Cape, published in 1800, was "The Cape Town Gazette and African Advertiser", which eventually became today's "Government Gazette"'.

Dates: 1970
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 church in the Heerengracht, Cape Town, 1970

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 342/1/12
Scope and Contents

The caption reads 'The first stone of the church in the Heerengracht (now Adderley Street), Cape Town, was laid in 1699'.

Dates: 1970
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 Commanding Officers of the Cape Town Volunteers, 1960 - 1980

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3011Q/1
Scope and Contents

114 x 140 mm. Group portrait of Colonel Eustace, Captain Porter, Colonel Dupray and Colonel Tucker. Various handwritten annotations, in both ink and pencil, can be found on the reverse of the print. Photograph by Arthur Green.

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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The 'Disa' Graudiflora (red); the Table Mountain orchid, 1910

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 195/270
Scope and Contents From the Fonds: A series of watercolours commissioned from the Rhodesian artist Mrs Gilbert Stephenson to be used in colouring lantern slides to illustrate the fifth handbook, A.J. Sargent, 'South Africa: seven lectures (London, 1914). Stephenson had been recommended by the British South Africa Company. The numbering used in the catalogue reflects Stephenson's own numbering. The scenes cover: Northern Rhodesia [i.e. Zambia], including Victoria Falls and the Tanganyika Plateau; Southern Rhodesia [i.e....
Dates: 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 Embarkation, 1860

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305V/17
Scope and Contents

200 x 135 mm. Photograph of the painting by T. Baines.

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 Grand Parade and the Heerengracht, 1970

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 342/2/3
Scope and Contents

The caption reads 'The Grand Parade and the Heerengracht (now Adderley Street) in 18th-century Cape Town'.

Dates: 1970
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 Hon. Justice Bell, 1859

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059E/5
Scope and Contents

A half length, seated, studio portrait of Sydney Smith Bell. Bell (1805-1879) was called to the Bar at the Inner Temple in 1839 and appointed a Puisne Judge at the Cape in 1851. He was Chief Justice of Cape Colony from 1868-73 and was the author of ‘The Colonial Administration of Great Britain’ (London 1859).

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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The Hon. Justice Cloete, LL.D. , 1859

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059E/4
Scope and Contents

A half length, seated studio portrait of Hendrick Cloete. Born in Cape Town, Cloete (1792-1870) was educated in Holland at Groningen, Utrecht and Leiden, receiving his doctorate in law in 1811. After a period of study in London, he returned to Cape Town in 1813 and secured the appointment of Deputy Secretary to the Court of Justice. In 1845 he was made a Recorder in the Natal District Court and in 1855, 3rd Puisne Judge of the Cape Supreme Court. Photograph probably by Frederick York.

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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The Interior of the Public Library - Cape Town, 1861

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059I/1
Scope and Contents

A view looking along the porticoed reading of the Public Library, with readers sitting at tables, staff beyond and a portrait of Queen Victoria hanging on the far wall. The library was opened by Prince Alfred on September 18 1860.

Dates: 1861
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 'Lion Gates' entrance to the University of Cape Town], 1920 - 1930

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059Y/1
Scope and Contents

Entrance to the grounds, leading to the Hiddingh Hall Library building.

Dates: 1920 - 1930
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 Martin Melck House, Cape Town, 1970

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 342/2/9
Scope and Contents

The caption reads 'The Martin Melck House, Cape Town, was built in 1782. This photograph of it was taken at the beginning of the 20th century'.

Dates: 1970
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 Merchants' plate, 1861

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059H/5
Scope and Contents

Showing the electro-plate candelabrum with a horseman at the base, presented by the merchants of Cape Town to the races of 1861.

Dates: 1861
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 New Somerset Hospital, 1861

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059I/4
Scope and Contents

A general view of the newly completed Somerset Hospital at Green Point, with part of Table Mountain visible in the background.

Dates: 1861
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 Old Town House or Burgher Watch House, Cape Town, 1970

 Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 342/2/2
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

A three-part series of black and white images on card designed to provide teachers with material to illustrate history lessons. The series includes a wide range of pictures, portraits and photographs. Titles and captions have been recorded as found and may contain offensive, inappropriate or outdated terms. The items are undated, but probably originate from between the 1960s and 1980s.

Dates: 1970
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 Post Office, Adderley Street, Cape Town, 1902

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305I/2
Scope and Contents

75 x 100 mm. A view looking across Adderley Street towards the Post Office.

Dates: 1902
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 Reception at Government House, 1860

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305V/4
Scope and Contents

170 x 110 mm. Photograph of the painting by T.W. Bowler.

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 Reception in Adderley Street, Cape Town, 1860

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305V/3
Scope and Contents

155 x 120 mm. Photograph of the painting by T.W. Bowler.

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 Right Reverend Bishop Mackenzie, 1861

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059H/4
Scope and Contents

A half length seated studio portrait of Bishop Charles Frederick Mackenzie (1825-1862) in clerical robes. Mackenzie came to the Cape as Bishop Colenso's archdeacon in 1855 . In 1858 he was supervising a mission station on the Umthali River and in 1861 was consecrated Bishop of Central Africa. He died the following year at his mission at Malo. Photograph probably by Frederick York.

Dates: 1861
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 Royal Family at Osborne, 1859

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3059E/2
Scope and Contents A portrait group showing Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and eight children posed on a patio at Osborne House. The children in the group are Princess Victoria Adelaide Mary Louisa (1840-1901); Prince Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (1841-1910); Princess Alice Maude Mary (1843-1878); Prince Alfred Ernest Albert (1844-1900) (see also Y3059G/3); Princess Helena Augusta Victoria (1846-1923); Princess Louisa Caroline Alberta (1848-1939); Prince Arthur William Patrick Albert (1850-1942); Prince...
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).