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Place Greenwich, England

1. Cotton Ch IX 8

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch IX 8
Title:
Petition to Charles I from the Company of Bowyers asking him to restore the practice of archery
Scope & Content:
Copy of a petition to Charles I from the Bowyers, Fletchers, Arrowheadmakers and Stringmakers, asking him to restore the practice of archery by renewing the Statute of 33 Henry VIII (Unlawful Games Act 1541), and appointing Jeffrey Le Neve as commissioner. Note by Sydney Montacue (knight, Maste...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1635
Extent:
1 booklet

2. Cotton Ch XII 63

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch XII 63
Title:
Grant by Elizabeth I to William Cecil, Lord Burghley, appointing him her representative in the Order of the Garter’s ceremonies
Scope & Content:
Grant by Elizabeth I, Queen of England (r. 1558-1603), to William Cecil, Lord Burghley (b. 1520, d. 1598), Lord High Treasurer, KG, appointing him her lieutenant and representative in the Order of the Garter’s ceremonies that year on 22, 23 and 24 April, the day before, the day of, and the day a...
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
1592
Extent:
1 leaf

3. Cotton Ch XII 69

Reference (shelfmark):
Cotton Ch XII 69
Title:
Bond of Elizabeth I pledging to repay a debt to Horatio Palavicino
Scope & Content:
Bond of Elizabeth I pledging to repay Horatio Palavicino (b. c. 1540, d. 1600) of Genoa, and now residing in England, a debt of £33374 4s 4d by 31 December 1585, and granting him safe conduct through her realms and dominions. Given at Greenwich Palace, 27 May 1583.
Collection Area:
Western Manuscripts
Languages:
Latin
Date Range:
1583
Extent:
1 leaf

4. P.P.1931.k, 1(13)

Reference (shelfmark):
P.P.1931.k, 1(13)
Title:
Royal Observatory, Greenwich. Photographer: Melhuish, Arthur James
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Stereoscopic view, 'printed by A. J. Melhuish, under the superintendence of James Glaisher, Esqr. F.R.S.,' looking up the hillside towards the south face of the observatory, with descriptive text, pp. 17-24. The photograph has been bound out of place with the fo...
Collection Area:
Printed Collections
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
c 1858
Extent:
1 item

5. Photo 1246/2(38)

Reference (shelfmark):
Photo 1246/2(38)
Title:
Greenwich [Royal Observatory and lawn, Greenwich]. Photographer(s): Unknown.
Scope & Content:
View of a etching that depicts three figures in a wooded area with Observatory in the background Inscription in ink beneath print: 'Greenwich'
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
English
Date Range:
c 1850
Extent:
1 item

6. Talbot Photo 1(63)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 1(63)
Title:
[Greenwich Hospital.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography Grand Square with Queen's House in the central distance and the Observatory to the right. There are people posed around the statue of George II. Trimmed negative, a print from which can be found at Talbot Photo 2 (493).
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1840s
Extent:
1 item

7. Talbot Photo 2(224)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 2(224)
Title:
[Greenwich Hospital Gates.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View looking towards the west gateway of Greenwich Hospital, with five pensioners posed in front. Paper trimmed to image. Photograph various attributed to either Talbot or Henneman. [Schaaf 3682.]
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1848
Extent:
1 item

8. Talbot Photo 2(225)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 2(225)
Title:
[Grand Square, Greenwich Hospital.] Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Genre: Architectural Photography View looking across the terrace, with the chapel on the left and the statue of George II statue on the right. Chemistry float-applied on paper 235 x 194 mm. [Schaaf 784.]
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1840s
Extent:
1 item

9. Talbot Photo 2(493)

Reference (shelfmark):
Talbot Photo 2(493)
Title:
Greenwich Hospital. Photographer: Talbot, William Henry Fox
Scope & Content:
Inscription: Inscribed on verso: 'Greenwich Hospital'. Genre: Architectural Photography View of the Grand Square with Queen's House in the central distance and the Observatory to the right. People posed around the statue of George II. Chemistry float-applied on paper 187 x 226 mm. Bottom right...
Collection Area:
Visual Arts
Languages:
Not applicable
Date Range:
1840s
Extent:
1 item