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Large marble bust on a plinth with a small attached brass plaque enscribed, 'Joseph Lancaster 1778-1838 Presented by J. Passmore Edwards Esq.'

Comprises plaques made to commemorate University events, such as the opening of buildings, and key figures in the University's history.

Comprises a set of cards and negatives displaying printed portraits of 19th century scientists, primarily chemists.

A small glass plaque engraved with the University's coat of arms and 'London South Bank University'. Comes in a presentation box.

Produced as a corporate gift, initially for the Faculty of Engineering, Science and the Built Environment to give when on international visits, but then also for central departments to present to guest speakers at corporate and alumni events.

A small plate decorated with the University's logo and coat of arms and the caption 'Celebrating 120 Years'. The plate is in a presentation box.

Black 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.

The Borough Road building taken from the west end of Borough Road and showing the Tower Block being constructed.

he Borough Road building taken from the west end of Borough Road and showing the Tower Block being constructed.

Book entitled 'Record of Illustrations in General Use'. Contains photographs and illustrations of the Borough Polytechnic buildings, classrooms, laboratories and senior staff from 1892-1917. Includes an index and list of photos and illustrations. The majority of photos have been reproduced at better quality and are available at LSBU/7/1.

Correspondence, 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.

Booklet advertising the conference facilities available in the Keyworth building.

Fold-out leaflet about the new K2 building.

Comprises:

• First report on complete Island-site scheme, October 1948

• A report submitted to members of the Governing Body on suggestions for the development of the Polytechnic: it covers developments of courses offered, the structure of departments and accommodation and premises, c.1957.

• A Scheme for the Future Development of the Polytechnic: a report setting out the desired development of the Polytechnic in terms of teaching, accommodation, buildings and amenities, 1957.

• The Development of the Borough Polytechnic: a progress report looking at the Governors' 1957 Scheme of Development and the progress made, October 1960.

• A report for London County Council detailing approximate estimates of cost, initial cost plans and a comparison of schedule areas with plan areas, April 1964.

• Report to the Governors Building Sub-Committee: a report on the development of the Tower and Extension Blocks including architectural plans by Norman and Dawbarn, Juy 1964.

• Schedule of Accommodation in Existing Buildings and Proposed Extension: a table of rooms, their functions, their area in square feet and maximum student capacity, October 1964.

Comprises a report on a preliminary block plan scheme for an extension between Borough Road Building and the National College (what is now the Tower and Extension Blocks) and architectural drawings showing the layout of the extension.

Comprises:

• Correspondence regarding the proposed development, 1981

• Correspondence and papers regarding the planning proposal and public enquiry, 1982-83

• Southbank Technopark Limited Directors' Reports and Accounts 1982 and 1983

• Information packs for prospective tenants, c.1985

• Publicity material regarding the building and its services and facilities c.1985

A report on the Southwark Campus highlighting potential improvements. It provides contextual information on the University, the surrounding area, planning and regeneration in London and future requirements for University buildings.