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Letter from J. Carter Jonas & Sons (Land Agents) to the Bursar informing him that the site for the static water tank at 43 Hills Road had been given up by the Borough Authority and they could find no reason for a claim for damage and so had issued a release notice.

Engraved by [Thomas?] Wright from a sketch by A. [Abraham] Wivell; Gifford was H. M. Attorney General.

Wood engraving from an original by P. Van Semer.

Wood engraving by R. Samyer, after W. Hollar. Hutton was a Justice of the King's Bench.

Photograph of portrait by William Dobson.

Includes photographs of portraits of Sir Henry Fanshawe (m.1585), father of Sir Richard, and Sir Simon Fanshawe, elder brother of Sir Richard and one of portrait of Sir Richard Fanshawe c. 1891 (presented by W. J. Harvey FSA (Scot); papers concerning Fanshawe's work as a translator, 1994; images of portrait miniature of Fanshawe owned privately with some basic biographical notes, 2017;

Steel engraving from an original portrait of Fanshawe by Sir Peter Lely.

Text of a memorial address given by Sir Max Mallowan at St James Church, Piccadilly on 9th November 1976

Comprises correspondence on subjects including: interest in language in animals and man; Bronowski's philosophy of biology; Bronowski's lectures on 'Science and Human Values' given at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1953; a Royal Society conference organised by Huxley on 'Ritualisation in Animals and Men'; Bronowski taking part in a BBC tribute to Huxley; and Huxley's visit to San Diego, including the Salk Institute and the Zoo, when giving a lecture at San Diego State College.

Also includes a page of handwritten notes for the BBC tribute to Huxley and an invitation to the Huxleys' Golden Wedding anniversary party.

Includes brochures and notes relating directly and indirectly to Sutton and his gift of the Sutton organ to the Chapel in the late 19th century; Biographical notes about Sutton from the Musical Times, February 1975;

Includes offprint from Norfolk Archaeology, Vol. XXXVIII, part II, 1982 of article by Roger Virgoe 'Sir John Risley (1443-1512), Courtier and Councillor, mentioning his gift of £160 to the College in his will of 1511 for the creation and glazing of the cloister

Photographic reproduction of a portrait; Davy became a Fellow Commoner of Jesus College in 1804.

Includes copy of order of service for funeral

Photograph.

Steel engraving.

Photograph; Walker was made an Honorary Fellow in 1933.

Timeline of Trench's working life.

Letters by Quiller-Couch

Colour reproduction of the portrait by Sir William Nicholson at Jesus College (originally in the possession of the Roosters), 1934.

Photograph of the portrait by Henry Lamb, 1938.

Reproduction of the portrait by Sir William Nicholson at Jesus College (originally in the possession of the Roosters), 1934.

Includes:

Black and white portrait photographs of Quiller-Couch, c. 1930;
Signed print of the Nicholson portrait of Quiller-Couch, c. 1930;
Copy of order of service for funeral 20th May 1944;
Letter from Gilbert Monckton concerning donation of constitution of Cambridge University Whip Club which he had asked Quiller-Coach to be President of in 1937 to which he agreed, 14th April 1992;
Correspondence with the Sir Arthur Quiller-Couch Memorial fund, 2006-2013;
General biographical notes and related newspaper cuttings;
Articles and newspaper cuttings collected by Freddy Brittain including a copy of Q's entry in the Baptism register of Bodmin Parish Church

Includes copy of order of service for funeral, 11th October 1944.

Contains timeline of Wright's life.

Contains speech given by Robert Mair at Alan Cottrell's 90th birthday party which details highlights of Cottrell's career, 20th July 2009; Photographs from the 90th birthday party;

Typewritten article entitled "Since singing is so good a thing...", commissioned the Former Choristers' Association of the Cathedral and Abbey Church of Saint Alban.

Contains:

• Typewritten article
• Letter by Reverend P.C. Moore commissioning the article (11th February 1987)
• Peter Hurford's letter of response (26th February 1987)

Correspondence from Simon Blunt to Ian Stewart

Correspondence of Simon Blunt with Miranda Carter

Correspondence of Simon Blunt with Georgina Morley

Correspondence of Simon Blunt with his sisters Anne Caroline Morrison (née Blunt) and Judith Elisabeth Mustoe (née Blunt)

Correspondence of Simon Jervis, Director of the Fitzwilliam Museum (1990-1995), with Anil Seal, Director of the Isaac Newton Trust

Correspondence of Simon Jervis, Director of the Fitzwilliam Museum, with Ian Stewart

Comprises correspondence with Simon Fraser University (British Columbia) on invitations for Bronowski to lecture at the University, and a lecture Bronowski planned to deliver on 'Science as a Human Responsibility' (18 Jul 1973) for the University's 'Statesmen of Science' lecture series (cancelled due to illness).

Also includes a "speaking engagement" information sheet [made for the file].

Steel engraving.

Copy of article from October/November 2011 edition of Cambridge University newsletter detailing the digitisation of Forman's casebooks.

Correspondence of Simon Keynes with Ian Stewart

Includes photograph of picture and costs involved with conservation

Dated 22nd February 1811 and 16th May 1814. One pair of silver candlesticks; one new nozzle to candlestick; new handle to coffee pot.
Total 14s 6d.

12th May 1815, settled the above. Signed by Joseph Watson.

Sir, I was glad to hear you approved of the mustard tankard and agreeable to your being as under is the account which I was sorry to find was omitted to be enclosed in the box. I am, Sir, (in Mr Morrison's absence), your obliged obedient very humble servant, J. Thaine. No. 15 Cheapside, 7th July 1783.

Bought of Richard Morrison:
A plain mustard tankard and ladle; three glasses for the same and box to pack, £2 15s 6d.
Received in full and all demands for [...] bill.
Signed by J. Thaine, 5th July 1783.

Cheapside No. 15, 14th June 1783.
"Sir, By order of the Rev'd Mr Rayner have forwarded to you as under. Hope will please & am Sir with respect your most obedient humble servant". Signed by Richard Morrison.

Costs include: two doublebead waiters £10 12s; two strong cartona £10 16s; mustard tankard with ladle £1 16s; six arms and inscriptions £1 16s; two mustard glasses and box 3s. Total £23 7s.
Received old plate £27 15s.

Note at bottom: Goes from the Bull Inn, Bishopsgate 4, Monday morning.

Seal on reverse.

8th February 1812. 1 dozen new blades to silver handles. Total 12s.

13th May 1815, settled the above. Signed by Joseph Watson.

Receipt for a new silver teaspoon to pattern, and engraving of the same. Work carried out in December 1874, with payment of 11s 6d made on 22nd October 1875.

Receipt for repairing, polishing, shaping, and doing up the silver communion flagon, candlestick, frame, and spoon, and for repairing the fish knife case. Total cost 15s 6d, paid on the 8th May.

A bill for mending a 2 handled mug (5s) and for setting knives and forks (4s). Signed by Edward York.

Paid £133 5s 6d for 4 handsome silver dishes and covers, 4 best plated warmers, engraved arms, crest and motto, and sundry inscriptions. Letter states the goods left on the Cambridge coach at 1 o'clock the afternoon of 25th February 1825.

Received £47 2s 4d from the Reverend Dr French for a second hand salad bowl (shell and gadrooned border), engraving, 2 rich cut glass basins, a deal box, a baize bag for salad bowl
Signed Richard Dermott