Images of the opening ceremony including speeches and student displays.
London South Bank UniversityComprises digital images of the cake at the National Bakery School prior to the ceremony and of the Christmas Cake Ceremony itself.
The 4-foot fruit cake was made by ten National Bakery School students and was decorated with choirboys, snowmen and Christmas trees along with Australian badges, flags, symbols and birds related to the State of Victoria. The ceremony was held in the Great Hall of the Royal Hospital Chelsea and was attended by the Mayor of Chelsea, Councillor Charles Williams and the Governor of the hospital. The cake was ceremoniously cut with a traditional sword by a Chelsea Pensioner who had served with both the United Kingdom and Australian forces.
London South Bank UniversityPhotographs taken of the celebratory event, including images of the cake decorated with royal icing made by Jane Hatton and a former student. There are also images of speeches by the Master of the Company, VC Professor David Phoenix and images of guests including liverymen, former students, bakery school staff and former staff.
London South Bank UniversityThis series comprises of what may be regarded as 'throw-away' items produced by the institution and its students such as leaflets, postcards, bookmarks, flyers, posters, booklets and stationery.
Board of GovernorsLarge marble bust on a plinth with a small attached brass plaque enscribed, 'Joseph Lancaster 1778-1838 Presented by J. Passmore Edwards Esq.'
Mr Henry Charles FehrComprises 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.
Wallace HeatonA 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.
London South Bank UniversityA 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.
London South Bank UniversityBlack 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 InstituteA photograph of the Duke of Edinburgh watching students at work in one of the new laboratories.
Borough Polytechnic InstituteThe Borough Road building taken from the west end of Borough Road and showing the Tower Block being constructed.
Borough Polytechnic Institutehe Borough Road building taken from the west end of Borough Road and showing the Tower Block being constructed.
Borough Polytechnic InstituteBook 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.
Borough Polytechnic InstituteContains the records of London South Bank University and its former institutions. The collection has been arranged into the following categories:
LSBU/1 Governance records, including the Board of Governors and the major committees which have shaped policy, 1892-present;
LSBU/2 Administrative records, containing the records created by support services and departments, 1892-present;
LSBU/3 Academic records, containing records related to the implementation of teaching within the university including records from the various faculties, departments and schools as well as Board and Committee papers relating to teaching and learning, 1892-present;
LSBU/4 Staff records, 1897-2003;
LSBU/5 Student Activities, containing records related to the activities of students within clubs, societies and the Student Union, 1903-present;
LSBU/6 Publications, including staff and student magazines, prospectuses and annual reports, 1892-present;
LSBU/7 Photographs, 1892-present;
LSBU/8 Ephemera, including posters and trophies, c1890-present;
LSBU/9 External publications, consisting of material about, but not produced by, the University, 1871-present.
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