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University of Exeter nameplate
Photograph of man putting up the University of Exeter nameplate after the Charter was awarded in 1955.
Two students viewing the University of Exeter charter
Photograph of two students viewing the University of Exeter charter, 1955
First Council of the University of Exeter
Pictured outside Gandy Street.
First Senate of the University of Exeter
Pictured outside Gandy Street.
Presentation of the Congratulatory Address
This presentation accompanied the award of the university charter from the City of Exeter.
Installation of the Dowager Duchess of Devonshire as first Chancellor of the University of Exeter
13 Jul 1956
Graduates of 1957 with the Chancellor, Mary Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire
Also pictured with the Vice Chancellor, Dr James Wilfred Cook, and his wife, Elsie Cook.
Roborough Library
Photograph of students working in the Roborough Library
Hatherly Laboratories
Hand-written note on reverse of photograph notes: 'Official opening Hatherly Labs 1953'. Third from the left is Sir Edward Salisbury, director of the Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew, who officially opened the building.
Visit by HM the Queen and HRH the Duke of Edinburgh to present the charter
The Foundation Stone of the Arts Building (Queen's) was also laid. The Queen and the Dowager Duchess of Devonshire are pictured leaving the Roborough Library.
