Cumbria (county)
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 36 Collections and/or Records:
Item
The erecting pits for 12 in gun-mounting, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 21/5161
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format). These pits are built exactly to correspond with the interior of the barbette so that the entire fittings may be finished in the shop before being transferred to the ship.
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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The Gunslide Department, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 21/5162
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format). Making the cradles in which the 12 in. guns slide back in recoil upon being fired.
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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The icebreaker Earl Grey in Barrow Docks, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 21/5168
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format). And cantilever crane.
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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The launch party beside the bows of the Kedah, July 16, 1927, 1927-07-16
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/BAM 9/3
Scope and Contents
202 x 139 mm. Showing officials and guests beneath the bows of the Kedah just prior to the launch. The ship was launched by Sir George and Lady Evelyn Maxwell (at left of the group); beside them stand Oliver and Violet Catherine Marks. Other figures have not been individually identified.
Dates:
1927-07-16
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 machine bay, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 21/5163
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format). Marine engine department: making cylinders, etc.
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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[The Tatler], 1911-10-11
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3031C/13
Scope and Contents
Four pages extracted from the Tatler October 11, 1911. On page 55 is a photograph of Sir Frank Swettenham on the moor at Lowther Castle and on pages 56-57 a group including Captain Duff, Sir Frank Swettenham, Ex-King Manoel of Portugal and their host, Lord Lonsdale.
Dates:
1911-10-11
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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Two of the cantilever cranes over shipbuilding berths, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 21/5164
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format).
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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Vickers Sons and Maxim's workshops looking west, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 21/5180
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate (landscape format). From top of crane.
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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View from top of 150 ton crane, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 21/5177
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate. [Showing man in right foreground on crane pointing out 150 ton crane below].
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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View from top of crane looking east over Michaelson Bridge, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 21/5174
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate. Shows ice breaker Earl Grey, Vanguard, San Paolo, and another 150 ton crane.
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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View from top of crane looking east over Michaelson Bridge, 1909
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 21/5175
Scope and Contents
Quarter-plate. Shows ice breaker Earl Grey, Vanguard, San Paolo, and another 150 ton crane.
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).