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.
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.
Roborough Library
Photograph of students working in the Roborough Library
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.
Installation of the Dowager Duchess of Devonshire as first Chancellor of the University of Exeter
13 Jul 1956
Presentation of the Congratulatory Address
This presentation accompanied the award of the university charter from the City of Exeter.
First Senate of the University of Exeter
Pictured outside Gandy Street.
First Council of the University of Exeter
Pictured outside Gandy Street.
Two students viewing the University of Exeter charter
Photograph of two students viewing the University of Exeter charter, 1955
University of Exeter nameplate
Photograph of man putting up the University of Exeter nameplate after the Charter was awarded in 1955.
Roderick Ross, Registrar
Ross was Registrar from 1952-1975 (the job title changed to 'Secretary' in 1954).
Student reveleries at Scottish-themed party
Possibly a drama production? – if you recognise this image please contact us on libspc@exeter.ac.uk
Thomas Hall
Aerial view
Lopes Hall common room
Photograph of students in Lopes Hall common room