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University life Collection: Peterhouse College, Cambridge K991428

Peterhouse College, Cambridge K991428
PETERHOUSE COLLEGE, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. View of the arcade with bicycles

University life Collection: Kings College Chapel a98_04190

Kings College Chapel a98_04190
KINGs COLLEGE CHAPEL, Cambridge, Interior view. The organ is dominant, standing on the screen which divides the chapel and ante-chapel

University life Collection: Lancaster University Chaplaincy DP138154

Lancaster University Chaplaincy DP138154
Lancaster University, Scotforth Road, Lancaster, Lancashire. Detail view of The Chaplaincy Centre

University life Collection: Magdalen College, Oxford CC50_00213

Magdalen College, Oxford CC50_00213
MAGDALEN COLLEGE, Oxford, Oxfordshire. The 15th century Bell Tower taken from the botanic gardens in the snow. Late 19th / early 20th century. Henry Taunt

University life Collection: Leeds University 20667_055

Leeds University 20667_055
University of Leeds, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds. The Parkinson Building (opened in 1951) and Brotherton Library at the heart of the university complex

University life Collection: Oxford students MCF01_02_1021

Oxford students MCF01_02_1021
A group of males students wearing Oxford bags, standing beside two motorcars on Catte Street outside Hertford College, Oxford, Oxfordshire. Photographed by Katherine J. Macfee, 9th May 1928

University life Collection: Wren Library, Trinity College, Cambridge a98_04211

Wren Library, Trinity College, Cambridge a98_04211
WREN LIBRARY, Trinity College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Interior view of the library showing bookshelves and marble busts. Photographed by Eric de Mare. Date range: 1945 - 1980

University life Collection: Tea in the garden CC50_00694

Tea in the garden CC50_00694
Four female students taking tea in the grounds of Somerville College, Oxford, Oxfordshire. The tea party was an important part of college social life in the Late Victorian period. Henry Taunt 1895

University life Collection: Map Room JLP01_08_077525

Map Room JLP01_08_077525
University of Nottingham, Sir Clive Grainger Building, University Park, Nottingham. The map room in a new building for the Faculty of Law and Social Sciences at the University of Nottingham

University life Collection: Students Union JLP01_08_075000

Students Union JLP01_08_075000
Durham University, Dunelm House, New Elvet, Durham, County Durham. Dunelm House at Durham University seen from south-west across the River Weir

University life Collection: Students common room JLP01_08_072394

Students common room JLP01_08_072394
Durham University, Parsons Field House, Durham, County Durham. Three men reading newspapers in the students common room in Parsons Field House halls of residence at Durham University

University life Collection: Chemistry lab JLP01_08_069816

Chemistry lab JLP01_08_069816
Durham University, Science Laboratories, Durham, County Durham. A busy chemistry laboratory at Durham University with students engaged in experimental work

University life Collection: Students Union JLP01_08_075001a

Students Union JLP01_08_075001a
Durham University, Dunelm House, New Elvet, Durham, County Durham. Dunelm House at Durham University seen from south-east with Durham Cathedral in the background

University life Collection: Computer Room JLP01_08_069814

Computer Room JLP01_08_069814
Durham University, Science Laboratories, Durham, County Durham. A computer room in the mathematics department at Durham University

University life Collection: Guildhall library JLP01_09_772401

Guildhall library JLP01_09_772401
Guildhall School of Music and Drama, Silk Street, Barbican, City of London. A view of the library in use at the newly completed Guildhall School of Music and Drama on the Barbican complex

University life Collection: University College London CC73_02943

University College London CC73_02943
University College, Gower Street, London. The quadrangle with male and female students, showing the pedimented portico and observatories. Photographed around 1915 for Campbells Press Studio

University life Collection: Roger Stevens Building, Leeds University DP136623

Roger Stevens Building, Leeds University DP136623
Roger Stevens Building, Leeds University, Leeds, West Yorkshire. General view of the exterior

University life Collection: Dunelm House, Durham University JLP01_08_073192

Dunelm House, Durham University JLP01_08_073192
Exterior view of Dunelm House, Durham University, showing a walkway and stairs. Dunelm House was designed by Architects Co-Partnership, under the supervision of Sir Ove Arup

University life Collection: Domestic servants, Pembroke College, Oxford CC96_00045crop

Domestic servants, Pembroke College, Oxford CC96_00045crop
Pembroke College, Oxford. A group of domestic servants posing outside one of the college buildings. A cropped version of image number CC96_00045. Photographed by Henry Taunt

University life Collection: Zoology DP133260

Zoology DP133260
The Grant Museum of Zoology, University College London, Rockefeller Building, Universtiy Street, Camden, London. Interior, display cases containing animal skeleons

University life Collection: Magdalen College bell tower CC50_00191

Magdalen College bell tower CC50_00191
MAGDALEN COLLEGE, Oxford, Oxfordshire. A street view looking along the High Street towards the 144 foot high bell tower of Magdalen College

University life Collection: Kings College a98_04205

Kings College a98_04205
KINGs COLLEGE, Cambridge. View eastwards across the lawn in the main court of Kings College. The screen and gatehouse, which face Kings Parade

University life Collection: Birmingham University EPW059859

Birmingham University EPW059859
UNIVERSITY OF BIRMINGHAM, Edgbaston. The semi-circular radial plan of Chancellors Court with the 1908 campanile tower at its focus forms the centrepiece of the university

University life Collection: Kitchen, New College, Oxford, 1901 CC49_00204

Kitchen, New College, Oxford, 1901 CC49_00204
NEW COLLEGE, Oxford, Oxfordshire. Cooks at work in the college kitchens. The men are preparing joints of meat and a spit of chickens is leaning against the wall, ready to be roasted

University life Collection: University Boat Race DP095328

University Boat Race DP095328
Played In series: London. The University Boat Race runs from Putney to Mortlake, London. Reserve crew on the starting line at Putney

University life Collection: The Library at St. Johns College, Oxford CC50_00824

The Library at St. Johns College, Oxford CC50_00824
LIBRARY, ST JOHNs COLLEGE, Oxford, Oxfordshire. The interior of the old library in Canterbury Quad, built in 1596-1601, showing rows of bookcases leading up to the large window at the east end

University life Collection: Queens College, Oxford CC51_00352

Queens College, Oxford CC51_00352
QUEENs COLLEGE, Oxford, Oxfordshire. A 1903 view looking west along the south arcade of the front quad with parked bicycles belonging to members of the college

University life Collection: University of Bristol JEH_22046_001

University of Bristol JEH_22046_001
University of Bristol. Aerial view centred on Royal Fort House and Gardens with the Queens Building in the foreground. Photographed by Jim Hancock in 1970

University life Collection: Coventry University DP164697

Coventry University DP164697
Coventry University, The Hub Student Centre, Jordon Well, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, viewed from the south showing proximity to the James Starley Building

University life Collection: Graham Sutherland Building DP164690

Graham Sutherland Building DP164690
Coventry University Graham Sutherland Building, Cox Street, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, viewed from the south

University life Collection: Halls of residence DP164687

Halls of residence DP164687
Coventry University Quadrant Hall and Priory Hall (University Halls of Residence), Priory Street, Coventry, West Midlands. Exterior, viewed from the west

University life Collection: Johnson - Celebration of Engineering Sciences DP168902

Johnson - Celebration of Engineering Sciences DP168902
Relief sculpture - A Celebration of Engineering Sciences on Department of Mechanical Engineering Building at University of Leeds by Allen Johnson, 1963. Listed Grade II

University life Collection: Schottlander - Series of Shapes in Red DP181019

Schottlander - Series of Shapes in Red DP181019
Rootes Building, University of Warwick, Coventry, Warwickshire. Series of Shapes In Red, by Bernard Schottlander, 1968. Photographed by James O. Davies, 2015

University life Collection: John Rylands Library BL15842

John Rylands Library BL15842
John Rylands Library, Deansgate, Manchester. The front of John Rylands Library seen from Deansgate. When John Rylands died in 1888 his wife commissioned architect Basil Champneys to design a library

University life Collection: Royal College of Physicians DP099286

Royal College of Physicians DP099286
The Royal College of Physicians, St Andrews Place, Regents Park, Camden, Greater London. 1960-64, extended 1995-6 by Denys Lasdun and Partners. Interior of foyer, showing stair

University life Collection: Roger Stevens Building DP158132

Roger Stevens Building DP158132
Roger Stevens Building, Chancellors Square, Leeds University, Leeds, Yorkshire. 1970, by Chamberlin, Powell and Bon. Detail view of west elevation

University life Collection: Warwick University DP147511

Warwick University DP147511
Houses for Visiting Mathematicians, Gibbet Hill Campus, Warwick University. Housing lit at twilight. Designed in 1967, built 1968-9 by Howell, Killick, Partridge and Amis

University life Collection: Engineering Building DP030799

Engineering Building DP030799
Engineering Building, Leicester University, Leicester. Built 1961-63; James Stirling and James Gowan. Detail of workshop glazing. Photographed in August 2006

University life Collection: Royal College of Art DP138281

Royal College of Art DP138281
Royal College of Art, Kensington Gore, London. General view of exterior. Listed Grade II (NHLE 1389259)

University life Collection: Florey Building, Oxford DP138951

Florey Building, Oxford DP138951
The Queens College, Oxford, Oxfordshire. General view of Florey Building, St Clements Street, designed by James Stirling and Partners 1966-8, and built 1968-71

University life Collection: University Centre, Cambridge a98_05534

University Centre, Cambridge a98_05534
UNIVERSITY CENTRE, Granta Place, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Interior view. A view up the stairwell in the University Centre. It was built by Howell, Killick, Partridge & Amis in 1964-7

University life Collection: John Rylands Library BL15845

John Rylands Library BL15845
JOHN RYLANDS LIBRARY, Deansgate, Manchester. Interior, looking east from the gallery. The library was completed in 1899 to the designs of architect Basil Champneys

University life Collection: Gabled elevation N071941

Gabled elevation N071941
LIVERPOOL, Merseyside. General view of a gabled elevation. Liverpool Hope University College

University life Collection: Henry VIII a98_04222

Henry VIII a98_04222
TRINITY COLLEGE, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire. Detail view of the east face of the Great Gate showing heraldic carvings and a statue of King Henry VIII, carved in 1615 by William Cure the younger

University life Collection: Bridge of Sighs, Oxford K991481

Bridge of Sighs, Oxford K991481
HERTFORD BRIDGE, Hertford College, Oxford. View of the covered bridge over New College Lane. Built between 1913-1914 and designed by Sir Thomas Jackson

University life Collection: Kings College Chapel, Cambridge K991440

Kings College Chapel, Cambridge K991440
KINGS COLLEGE CHAPEL, Cambridge. View of the late English gothic style chapel from The Backs showing west window and entrance

University life Collection: St Johns College, Cambridge K991413

St Johns College, Cambridge K991413
ST JOHNS COLLEGE, Cambridge. Detail of wrought-iron screen between the Chapel and East Range

University life Collection: St Johns College, Cambridge K991408

St Johns College, Cambridge K991408
ST JOHNS COLLEGE, Cambridge. View of the gatehouse showing heraldic carving and the figure of St John

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