Construction of the Tower Block looking towards Southwark Bridge Road and Gaunt Street.
Borough Polytechnic InstituteConstruction of the Extension Block looking towards Southwark Bridge Road and Gaunt Street.
Borough Polytechnic InstituteColour and black and white aerial and ground shot photographs, slides, negatives and digital images of the local area around the Polytechnic's campus at Elephant and Castle.
London South Bank UniversityView from the back of Borough Road building showing National College Wing and the Elephant and Castle
Borough Polytechnic InstituteView from back of Borough Road building down Thomas Doyle Street
Borough Polytechnic InstituteView from back of Borough Road building down Thomas Doyle Street.
Borough Polytechnic InstituteView from back of Borough Road building showing National College Wing and the Elephant and Castle
Borough Polytechnic InstitutePhotographs of the interior and exterior of the National College Wing.
Borough Polytechnic InstituteBlack and white and colour photographs, slides and negatives and digital images of ceremonies for the opening of new buildings and other historic Polytechnic and University events.
Borough Polytechnic InstituteComprises photographs of the Duke of York at the event officially opening the buildings and visiting different areas of the Polytechnic.
On 20th February 1930 the Duke of York (the future George VI) visited the Borough Polytechnic Institute to official open new buildings within Borough Road Building and unveil its new facade.
Borough Polytechnic InstituteA photograph of the Duke of York (on the left) being welcomed by D. Clifford Highton, Chairman of the Board of Governors.
Borough Polytechnic InstituteA photograph of D. Clifford Highton, Chairman of the Board of Governors, giving a speech. The Duke of York is fourth from the right. Third from the right is J. Bispham, Principal of the Borough Polytechnic Institute.
Borough Polytechnic InstituteA photograph of the Duke of York and special guests watching a student demonstration in the gymnasium.
Borough Polytechnic InstituteA photograph of the Duke of York and special guests watching a student demonstration in the gymnasium.
Borough Polytechnic InstituteA photograph of the Duke of York viewing products baked by students at the National Bakery School.
Borough Polytechnic InstituteA photograph of the Duke of York being presented with a doll-shaped cake made by students at the National Bakery School.
Borough Polytechnic InstituteComprises photographs of the speeches given at the opening and the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the event.
Borough Polytechnic InstituteA black and white photograph of Mr D. Clifford Highton, Chairman of the Governing Body, giving a speech.
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