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Kanpur (inhabited place)

 Subject
Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 40 Collections and/or Records:

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All Souls Memorial Church, Cawnpore, 1908-01 - 1908-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 4/644
Scope and Contents

Half-plate (landscape format). The low evergreen hedge marks the line of Gen. Wheelers entrenchments: to the left the hedge is V shaped, marking the redan, a check against the cavalry attack. (Fisher).

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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Bronze memorial statue of Queen Victoria, 1908-01 - 1908-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 4/642
Scope and Contents

Half-plate. By T. Brock R.A: native hindoo gardeners.

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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Cawnpore [i.e. Kanpur] aerodrome, 1936 - 1938

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/12/65
Scope and Contents

115 x 80 mm. Aerial view.

Dates: 1936 - 1938
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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Cawnpore [i.e. Kanpur] aerodrome, 1936 - 1938

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 20/2/12/66
Scope and Contents

135 x 80 mm.

Dates: 1936 - 1938
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 tours, 1935

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/RCMS 77/1/2
Scope and Contents

A description of Diana Hartley's journey from Nagpur through Jhansi, Cawnpore, Benares, Patna, Allahabad, Lucknow and Agra to Delhi, November-December 1935 (pp. 1-11), and of a journey through Calcutta, Nagpur, Chanda, Bombay, Suraj and Baroda, July-August 1935 (pp. 11-25).

Dates: 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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Interior of Memorial Church, Cawnpore, 1880 - 1889

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022L/30
Scope and Contents

211x268mm. View looking along the nave towards the chancel and altar.

Dates: 1880 - 1889
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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Interior of well, Cawnpore, 1880 - 1889

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022L/34
Scope and Contents

201x258mrn. Showing the marble angel by Carlo Marocheti which stands over the well inside the screen.

Dates: 1880 - 1889
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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Leaving the works, 1908-01 - 1908-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 4/638
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). Each man has to cross a bamboo pole, and as he does so the chuprasers pass their hands over his sides to see if anything is concealed. (Fisher).

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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Making Army boots, Cawnpore, 1908-01 - 1908-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 4/635
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). Handsewn - most Mohommedan workers.

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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Making the warp, 1908-01 - 1908-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 4/631
Scope and Contents

Half-plate (landscape format). Bell rings when the warp is 50 yds [i.e. yards] long : the warp is then taken off on to a beam (roller) and transferred from the warpmill to the loom. (Fisher).

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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Marochett's Mutiny Memorial, Cawnpore [i.e. Kanpur], 1860 - 1900

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022VVVV/7
Scope and Contents From the Fonds:

A collection of photographs, each 250 x 190 mm, probably dating from the late 19th century. The prints are captioned in pencil on the back and the titles transcribed in the catalogue.

Dates: 1860 - 1900
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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Massacre Ghat, Cawnpore, 1908-01 - 1908-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 4/640
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). From the shore below the steps - dry in February.

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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Massacre Ghat, Cawnpore, 1908-01 - 1908-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 4/641
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). Showing the Ghat and looking towards the Oudh and Rohilkund Rly Bridge towards the S.W. (south-west).

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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Massacre Ghaut, Cawnpore, 1880 - 1889

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022L/31
Scope and Contents

276 x 208 mm. View of the Sati Chaura Ghat, the landing place on the Ganges north of Wheeler's Entrenchment where, on 27 June 1857, the garrison was ambushed after having been promised safe passage out of Cawnpore. Above the ghat is an hexagonal temple dedicated to Shiva.

Dates: 1880 - 1889
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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Memorial Church, 'All Souls', Cawnpore, 1880 - 1889

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022L/28
Scope and Contents

259 x 207 mm. General view of All Souls Memorial Church, Cawnpore, which was built to the north of Wheeler's Entrenchments. Begun in 1862, this church, built in Lombardic Gothic style of red brick and ashlar and dominated by a tall campanile, was designed by WaIter Granville (architect of the High Court and the Post Office in Calcutta). It was not consecrated until 1875 at a final cost of over £20,000.

Dates: 1880 - 1889
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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Memorial cross in barracks, Cawnpore, 1880 - 1889

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022L/29
Scope and Contents

207x261mm. Showing the memorial cross near the barracks in the Cawnpore cantonment. It bears the following inscription: 'In a well under this cross were laid, by ye hands of their fellows in suffering, ye bodies of men, women, and children, who died hard by during ye heroic defence of Wheeler's Entrenchment when beleaguered by the rebel Nana. - June 6th to 27th A.D. MDCCCLVII.' 250 members of the garrison were buried in this well.

Dates: 1880 - 1889
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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Memorial Garden, Cawnpore, 1880 - 1889

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022L/32
Scope and Contents

271x213mm. View of the Memorial Garden in the north-east section of the city looking along the avenue towards the memorial. The gardens were laid out in memory of the prisoners, mainly women and children who were captured at the Sati Chaura Ghat and subsequently murdered at the Bibigarh as General Havelock's column marched to recapture Cawnpore.

Dates: 1880 - 1889
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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Memorial Well, 1860 - 1869

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022B/123
Scope and Contents

291 x 233 mm. Duplicate of Y3022D/36.

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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Memorial Well, Cawnpore, 1880 - 1889

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022L/33
Scope and Contents

236x186mrn. View of the statue and screen erected over the well where the victims of the Bibigarh massacre were buried. The enclosure is in the form of an octagonal screen in the Gothic style designed by Sir Henry Yule and inscribed over the entrance arch is 'These are they which came out of great tribulation'.

Dates: 1880 - 1889
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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Memorial well, Cawnpore [Kanpur], 1870 - 1879

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022G/67
Scope and Contents

235 x 279 mm. View of the marble angel carved by Carlo Marochetti in the Memorial Gardens in Cawnpore [Kanpur].

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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Native cutters making clothes for British Troops, 1908-01 - 1908-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 4/630
Scope and Contents

Half-plate (landscape format). The piece of Kharki has been chalked out from cut patterns as seen. Cawnpore.

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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Picking and sorting the raw wool, 1908-01 - 1908-02

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Fisher 4/629
Scope and Contents

Quarter-plate (landscape format). Man in sack pressing in the wool with his feet.

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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Plan of Wheeler's Entrenchments, Cawnpore, 1880 - 1889

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022L/27
Scope and Contents

229x139mm. Photographic copy of a map showing the defences of Major-General Sir Hugh Wheeler in the centre of the Cawnpore cantonment during the Indian Mutiny in July 1857.

Dates: 1880 - 1889
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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Scene of the massacre, Cawnpore [Kanpur], 1870 - 1879

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022G/68
Scope and Contents

282 x 225 mm. View looking along the Ganges River towards the landing place where the British garrison were massacred on 27 June 1857. See also Y3022L/31 and Y3022U/39.

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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Spot of massacre, Cawnpore, 1880 - 1889

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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y3022L/35
Scope and Contents

230x172mm. Showing a plain stone cross surrounded by railings in the Memorial Gardens, marking the site of the Bibigarh. The inscription on the base reads: 'In Memoriam. On this spot stood the house of massacre. July 15 1857'.

Dates: 1880 - 1889
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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