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2 slides, one a photograph of 6 Mycenaean pots, the other a map of Italy denoting 'where Mycenaean vases were found'. This material pertains to Lord Taylour's University of Cambridge thesis.

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An overview of the entire excavation process of Mycenae under Lord Taylour's direction, encompassing images of archaeologists at work (and sleeping!), objects uncovered, excavated wall portions and panomarmic landscape views. Also included are behind-the-scenes footage of the team entertaining themselves, with parties amidst the ruins, and roasting sheep and dancing in the Lion Tomb.

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This file records ceramic pottery excavated by Lord Taylour in Mycenae and Nauplio between 1962-1964.

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This file presents images from Lord Taylour's excavation of Mycenae in 1959, providing both synoptic and more detailed views of the excavatory process, including site plans, images of objects found in situ, wall sections, recesses, ramps, and the Cyclopean Walls of Midea, as well as views of landscapes, churches and the Mycenaean Citadel. There is also a handwritten index card at the front providing information on Lord Taylour's filing system.

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In 1960 Lord Taylour excavates at Mycenae. This file shows a range of views of the excavatory process, including finds in their findspots, partially excavated walls, corridor rooms, plaster layers, ramps, site plans, as well as various images of ceramic pottery and images taken from inside the Treasury of Atreus. There are also slides of the Theatre of Epidaurus and a handwritten index card at the front providing information on Lord Taylour's filing system.

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This file holds slides from locations across Ireland, Scotland and Greece, including Headfort, Carton, Marathon, Mycenae, Tiryns, Athens and Hymettus. Featured in this album are images of Lord Taylour's mother's and father's graves, views of gardens, trees and plants, panoramic landscapes and mountain ranges, family, friends and dogs, perspectives of Headfort House, as well as monumental archaeological remains at Mycenae, Marathon, Tiryns and Athens.

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This file charters Lord Taylour's excavations at Mycenae in 1962, including site plans, images of objects discovered in situ, and the excavatory process in general. Images of trenches, plastered walls, progress made, ceramic pottery and rooms uncovered all ensue, as well images of donkeys by one of the grave circles and workers eating breakfast.

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This file encompasses photographs of ancient Greek architectural remains (such as the tholos-tomb of Marathon and the Treasury of Atreus of Mycenae) in Mycenae, Marathon, Athens and Tiryns, also featuring photographs of the Land Rover group.

Scope and Contents From the Fonds: The Papers of Lord William Desmond Taylour (1904 - 1989) hold a considerable amount of photographic material - predominantly positive 35mm colour transparencies (slides) - taken during his many travels home and abroad throughout his life. The images feature not just archaeological topics but also a sweeping range of themes and locations, often with a contemporary anthropological perspective. Administrative records date mainly to Taylour's tenure as Director of the British Mycenae...