The photographs show the visits the Duke made to laboratories and the National Bakery School
Borough Polytechnic InstituteCorrespondence, notes, schedules, programmes, invitations, seating plans, minutes and press releases regarding the arrangements for officially opening the Polytechnic's new extension buildings on 9 July 1969 by The Duke of Edinburgh. Contains letters from James Orr C.V.O., The Duke of Edinburgh's private secretary.
Borough Polytechnic InstituteProgramme listing the order of proceedings and plans of the new extensions.
Borough Polytechnic InstituteThe photographs show the building's construction, completion and interiors including the refectory. The digital images show the Extension and Tower Blocks exteriors and interiors in the early twenty-first century.
Borough Polytechnic InstituteA photograph of the Duke of Edinburgh inspecting bread made by students at the National Bakery School.
Borough Polytechnic InstituteA photograph of the Duke of Edinburgh inspecting work produced by Polytechnic students.
Borough Polytechnic InstituteThe photograph shows the Duke talking to members of staff.
Borough Polytechnic InstituteA photograph of the Duke of Edinburgh talking to staff in one of the new laboratories.
Borough Polytechnic InstituteA photograph of the Duke of Edinburgh watching students at work in one of the new laboratories.
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