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Prince Albert's Official Papers

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

      PRINCE ALBERT, PRINCE CONSORT (1819-61)

      The Laying of the Foundation Stone of the Birmingham and Midland Counties Institute

      22 Nov 1855

      Bound manuscript paper. Loose printed paper; mounted | 11 pages (whole object) | RA VIC/MAIN/Z/271/24

      Manuscript copy of Prince Albert's speech given and the laying of the foundation stone of the Birmingham and Midland Counties Institute. Written in Prince Albert's hand. Also included is a printed copy of the speech from an unknown newspaper.

      • Creator(s)

        Prince Albert, Prince Consort (1819-61) (writer)

      • 11 pages (whole object)

      • Object type(s)
          • printed & manuscript material
            • documents
              • writings (documents)
        Language(s)
        English
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