Items (596 total)

Title page from a manuscript laying out the words and form of the ceremonies for receiving the habit and profession. Includes a colourfully illustrated title page, and a colourful illustration of the altar at the end of the manuscript.

Plan of Exeter, engraved by John Roper under the direction of J. Britton from a drawing by I. Hayman. This plan was removed from 'The British Atlas...' (1810) by G. Cole and J. Roper. It was originally engraved in 1805 and printed in 'The Beauties of…

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.

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'

Framed plan of Exeter, engraved by Thomas Yeakell. The plan was published by Charles Tozer on 20 April 1792. It includes a legend to the churches in Exeter in the upper right corner and a dedication statement to the Mayor, Recorder, Sheriff,…

A plan of the city and suburbs of Exeter by Benjamin Donne or Donn. Donne was responsible for the first entirely new survey of Devon since the survey undertaken by Christopher Saxton in the 16th century. This plan was detached from Benjamin Donne's…

Manuscript letter from Sister Kitty Witham to her mother, in which she describes the Great Earthquake in Lisbon of 1755 and its impact on the community at Syon Abbey. A paragraph at the end of the letter is addressed to 'Aunt Ashmall'.

Transcript of a letter from Sister Kitty Witham to her mother, in which she describes the Great Earthquake in Lisbon of 1755 and its impact on the community at Syon Abbey. A paragraph at the end of the letter is addressed to 'Aunt Ashmall'.

Vow of profession of Catherine Witham, signed 'Sister Catherine Witham' and dated 27 July 1749. Also signed by Abbess Winifred Hill.

Colour map of Exeter by Rutger Hermannides, based upon the 1587 map by John Hooker, originally engraved by Remigius Hogenberg.

Page from the revised edition of the Rule of St Augustine and the Constitutions of St Bridget, featuring the signatures of sisters and brothers of Syon Abbey, including those of Confessor General Joseph [Seth] Foster, Abbess Isabella [Elizabeth]…

Isca Danmoniorum is the earliest known printed map of Exeter. It was commissioned by John Hooker, the first Chamblerlain of Exeter, from the Flemish engraver Remigius Hogenberg, and formed the basis of all printed maps of Exeter for more than a…

Shows Professor Ted Wragg, Browne and unidentified individual

Inaugurated by Sheila J Browne, Senior Chief Inspector, DES. Photograph also includes Prof Ted Wragg, Vice Chancellor and Dr King.

Photograph also shows Rex Richards (Chancellor), Harry Kay (Vice Chancellor), John Stirling (University Librarian).

Photograph also shows Harry Kay (VC) and John Stirling (University Librarian)

Photograph also shows Harry Kay (VC)

Rex Richards (Chancellor), Harry Kay (Vice Chancellor) and Princess Anne at the opening of the Main Library.