Cape Coast (inhabited place)
Subject
Subject Source: Local sources
Found in 16 Collections and/or Records:
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Another view of the fallen monarch, 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448U/18
Scope and Contents
195 x 145 mm. This is another photograph of the beached dead whale seen in Y30448U/19.
Dates:
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).
Fonds
Cape Coast
Fonds
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448Z
Scope and Contents
Little is known of the provenance of this collection of uncaptioned glass negatives. It features pupils gathered round a sign which reads 'Cape Coast Wesley Technical Institution.' It is likely, therefore, that the rest of the images relate to the school's students and activities.
Dates:
1900 - 1960
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).
Found in:
Cambridge University Library
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Cape Coast Castle, 1950 - 1969
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448J/15
Scope and Contents
View of the main courtyard.
Dates:
1950 - 1969
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:
Cambridge University Library
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Alan Rudwick collection
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Cape Coast Castle, 1950 - 1969
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448J/16
Scope and Contents
Similar view, but taken further to the left showing cannon and the graves of George Maclean (1801-1847) President of the Council Merchants at Cape Coast, his wife, the novelist 'L.E.L' and the African chaplain and school master the Rev. Philip Quaque (1741-1815).
Dates:
1950 - 1969
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:
Cambridge University Library
/
Alan Rudwick collection
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Cape Coast Castle, 1950 - 1969
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448J/17
Scope and Contents
Seaward defences showing a row of cannon.
Dates:
1950 - 1969
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:
Cambridge University Library
/
Alan Rudwick collection
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Cape Coast Castle, 1945
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448N/6
Scope and Contents
248 x 190 mm. Built by the British in 1662 and the seat of Gold Coast government until 1873.
Dates:
1945
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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Cape Coast Castle, Gold Coast, 1924
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448L/80
Scope and Contents
(PC22).
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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Cape Coast Castle, Gold Coast [i.e. Ghana], 1924
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Gold Coast/22
Scope and Contents
The caption on the reverse reads: 'Cape Coast castle, Gold Coast. Cape Coast Castle is one of the oldest of the British Settlements on the Gold Coast and prior to the removal of the seat of Government to Accra was the Residence of the Colony's Governors'.Guggisberg stated: '...300-year old building which the Swedes started in 1623, and which was held until 1850 by the Danes. The water-colour showing the approach along the red road, with the gleaming white walls of the battlements...
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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Courtyard, Cape Coast Castle, Gold Coast Colony, 1911 - 1929
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448L/57
Scope and Contents
Postcard. Coloured reproduction of painting.
Dates:
1911 - 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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General view of Cape Coast Castle, 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448U/13
Scope and Contents
195 x 145 mm.
Dates:
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).
Item
[Landing troops at Cape Coast for Kumasi, 1900], 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448U/22
Scope and Contents
195 x 145 mm. This photograph was taken at the same time as Y30448U/16.
Dates:
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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Natives of C.C. Castle [i.e. Cape Coast], 1884-02-22 - 1884-02-25
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y305K/32
Scope and Contents
112 x 142 mm. A full length studio portrait of a man and a boy from Cape Coast (Castle), capital of Britain's Gold Coast possessions and situated between Sekondi, Takoradi and Accra. The man holds a bundle (?of cotton) tied to a string and wood framework.
Dates:
1884-02-22 - 1884-02-25
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:
Cambridge University Library
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Sydney Tyers album
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The Assembly Hall, Mfantsipim, Cape Coast, 1930 - 1939
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/PC Gold Coast/42
Scope and Contents
'No. 120' printed on bottom right corner.
Dates:
1930 - 1939
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 of Briop Abboobonku River near Cape Coast, 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448U/42
Scope and Contents
197 x 157 mm. View showing the river flowing beneath a bridge and through rocks, with an African man seated upon a rock in the middle ground.
Dates:
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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Whale shot by a man-of-war at Cape Coast, 1900
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Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448U/19
Scope and Contents
195 x 145 mm. For another view of the dead whale surrounded by spectators see Y30448U/18.
Dates:
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).
Item
Whale shot by a Man of War at Cape Coast, 1900
Item
Reference Code: GBR/0115/RCS/Y30448U/43
Scope and Contents
197 x 157 mm. A similar view to Y30448U/18-19.
Dates:
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).