Photograph of the Chemistry Building. A handwritten note on the reverse side reads:
'Chemistry Building: Completed 1965
Architects Sir Basil Spence, Bonnington & Collins
Cost: £800,000
Physics Building under construction in the background'.
This production commemorated the centenary of the decision to found an educational institution in Exeter in memory of Prince Albert (in 1862). Members of staff and students mounted the production together, which took place at Exeter's Theatre Royal…
Teresa Welby (R), first female Guild president of University of Exeter; the Chancellor, Mary Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire; and Elsie Cook (L), wife of the Vice-Chancellor.