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Prince Albert's Official Papers

Papers relating to Prince Albert’s contribution to matters of state

      Report of the Botanic Garden Syndicate

      31 Dec 1853

      Loose typescript paper; mounted | 1 document (7 pages) (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/F/34/62

      A report regarding the possibility of the University of Cambridge using the site of the old Botanic Garden for the construction of museums, laboratories and lecture rooms. It also discusses the need for accommodation for various professors and recommends Mr Salvin as the architect. Duplicate of VIC/MAIN/F/34/68.

      • 1 document (7 pages) (whole object)

      • Place of Production
        Trinity Lodge, Cambridge
      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • writings (documents)
        Language(s)
        English
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