Some Photographs from the Archives  
(collected by Bob Williams)

Unfortunately we don't know much about most of these photographs. Any suggestions would be welcome!

 

Casket, with cast silver key, presented to HM The Queen
on the occasion of the opening of the NUT Career Exhibition, 1959.
It was also shown in the Exhibition and was constructed by Alan Peters.
The inlaid lettering was designed by Mr. Tuckett.

Memorial Lectern
Designed & constructed at the College in memory of students killed in the First & Second World Wars.
It was made of oak(?), and at one stage was located in the Chapel.

According to the February 1949 issue of The Column, the Lectern was made by C.A. Moscrop.
It was designed in collaboration with R.A. Williams and was constructed between February and June 1948.
The lettering and the College crest were executed by Jose Alberdi.

(the information in the second paragraph is from Helen Betteridge, Assistant Archivist, Heritage Builds Bridges Project)

 

 

 

Birds - carved from African Walnut on a Rosewood Base
(K. Whiffin)

Boat on playing field behind the Kimberley Block (German Gym)

Ted Sawdy and student
Picture taken in one of the old (pre-1960s) workshops at Cooper's Hill

Gate / Fireguard ? with fire poker and tongs

Cigarette Box (?) presented to Mr. Scrivens on his retirement.
Made from pewter or silver.

Contributions to the page are much appreciated - if you would like a favourite item displayed, with proper credit, please e-mail a photo to Jill

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