Programme for the Graduation ceremony held at the Royal Festival Hall, 23 January 2022, 10am.
Programme listing the order of proceedings and history of the polytechnics. Also contains a typewritten speech addressed to His Royal Highness.
The buildings the Duke of York opened consisted of a remodelled five-storey Borough Road building. The Duke was at the Polytechnic for an hour and whilst there delivered a short address in the Edric Hall before walking through the lecture rooms and laboratories, chatting with students at their work.
Large crowds gathered outside the Polytechnic to greet the Duke on his arrival which were kept back by mounted police. He was received by the Alderman G. T. Greenwood, Mayor of Southwark, Mr D Clifford Houghton, Chairman of the Governors, Mr Hubert A Secretan, Vice Chairman of the Governors, Lady Gooch, Chairwoman of the Governor's Education Committee, Sir Evan Spicer, Chairman of the City Parochial Foundation, Sir John Gilbert, Chairman of the LCC Education Committee and the Polytechnic's Principal, Mr J.W.Bispham. The Duke in his speech made special reference to the Polytechnic's instruction of girls and young women in homecraft and domestic science and to the institution's training of young people to lead upright, unselfish lives. He also commended the Polytechnic for keeping faithfully to its original charter and being an 'educational beacon for one of the poorer parts of London' for 30 years.
Sans titreProgramme containing order of proceedings, history of the Polytechnic, the Wurlitzer organ and Elephant and Castle Trocadero, including black and white images of the organ, Edric Hall and Polytechnic.
Sans titreAn order of service for the unveiling of the Polytechnic's First World War Memorial.
Sans titreA brochure to celebrate the newly formed Polytechnic of the South Bank.
Sans titreThe Borough Polytechnic Freemason's Lodge was formed on 21st December 1911. The booklet describes the Lodge's history, members and the use of the Bridge House mark in its mark.
Sans titreInvitations to students to celebrate the end of their course with a trip to the theatre and meal. Includes menus and theatre details.
Sans titreProgramme setting out the schedule for the 5th anniversary celebration. This included speeches from the Vice Chancellor and His Excellency Mr Li Changchun as well as performances from school children who have worked with the Institute.
Programme for an alumni event celebrating the University's 120th anniversary with guest speaker Richard Farleigh, the new Chancellor.
Sans titreAn electronic letter from the Chair of the Board of Governors inviting the recipient to a retirement party for the Vice Chancellor Professor Martin Earwicker at the Clarence Centre for Enterprise on 22nd November.
Sans titreA promotional presentation on South Bank University. The tape is damaged and cannot currently be accessed.
Sans titreA promotional film starring the comedian Jeremy Hardy.
Sans titreBooklet about the Institute, showcasing some of the University's entrepreneurs.
Sans titreFlier on the bursary scheme.
Sans titreLeaflet detailing what services are available from Student Enterprise.
Sans titreBooklet of the short-listed students for the Make It Happen competition. Categories were: Freelance; Idea; Start Up.
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