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.
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.
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…