Items (34 total)
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.
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
Thomas Hall
Aerial view
Student reveleries at Scottish-themed party
Possibly a drama production? – if you recognise this image please contact us on libspc@exeter.ac.uk
Roderick Ross, Registrar
Ross was Registrar from 1952-1975 (the job title changed to 'Secretary' in 1954).
Roborough Library
Photograph of the interior view of the Roborough Library. Typewritten note on reverse of photograph: 'Interior of Library, Exeter University (Red Brick University, 7.30pm, 18.4.58) WEHS'
Roborough Library
Black and white photograph of exterior of the Roborough Library, University of Exeter. The building was completed in 1940.
Roborough Library
Photograph of students working in the Roborough Library
Presentation of the Congratulatory Address
This presentation accompanied the award of the university charter from the City of Exeter.
Norman Lockyer Observatory, Salcombe Hill, Sidmouth, Devon
Photograph showing general exterior view.
Lopes Hall common room
Photograph of students in Lopes Hall common room
Interior of Roborough Library
Interior photograph of students studying in the Roborough Library, University of Exeter. The library had 150 places for readers and shelved around 130,000 volumes.