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9 x-rays, taken on the 4th and 12th March 1953, of Francis Turner's head, showing the facial injuries he sustained during the First World War.

Also includes a letter (with envelope) from Dr. Brian Donnelly to Dr. J.D. Simpson, discussing the results of the x-rays that J.D. Simpson requested.

File of test papers in Latin, Greek, Scripture, History, Arithmetic, and Geography.

Three schoolroom timetables giving the day of the week, initials of each child, and the subjects.

The initials are:
W.R.I. - William Ralph Inge
E.G.
N.E.G.
E.H.
A.S. I. - Agnes Sophia Inge [W.R. Inge's sister]
R.C.
J.B.
W.W.H. - William Walsham How [W.R. Inge's cousin]

Subjects for the boys include - Latin, Greek, Scripture, arithmetic, music and French

Subjects for the girls include - learn and say poetry, Latin, scripture history, arithmetic, music, French, sewing

(1) typed copy of the address given by W.R. Mathews at the memorial service for W.R. Inge held at St Paul's Cathedral. The service was held on 16 March 1954. The copy of the address is accompanied by a letter to Catherine Wigram (W.R. Inge's daughter) from Matthews in which he says that he was so glad that she felt happy about his little address. He had written it three times.

(2) printed uncorrected proof of C.C.J. Webb's article about W.R. Inge written in October 1954. The article is accompanied by a letter to Mrs Catharine Wigram from Adam Fox thanking her for lending him the article which he was now returning and making comments about some of the memories raised by the article. The letter is dated 13 October 1959

Manuscript and printed copy of an article called 'Liberal Christianity', by W.R. Inge which appeared in the Hibbert Journal.

This series consists mainly of letters written by W.I. Inge to his parents during his years at Eton, King's College Cambridge, and his first teaching posts after graduating. There are a few letter to his father from a friend congratulating him on his son's academic achievements and some to W.I. Inge offering him teaching posts.

(1) letter to his mother from Eton, 30 Sept – there is no year but he says St Michaelmas Day was on a Sunday which means it was 1878]. There is a pencil sketch of the view from his room

(2) letter to his father from Eton, 4 Feb 1879

(3) letter to his mother from Eton, 2 Mar 1879

(4) letter from Eton, 12 Mar 1879 – he describes the Royal Procession to Windsor and seeing Queen Victoria and the Prince of Wales, for the wedding of Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught (1850-1942), [son of Queen Victoria] and Princess Louise of Prussia

(5) letter to his mother from Eton, 30 Mar 1879

(6) letter to his father from Eton, 6 Apr 1879

(7) telegram undated apart from the time, c.1879. From Revd W.B. Churton to Revd W. Inge. It reads:
Ralph has done best of all in Classics and is chosen for a scholarship

(8) telegram, undated part from the time,c.1879. From W.R. Inge to his father Revd W. Inge. It reads:
The Newcastle has just been given out am scholar. Expect me by the three thirteen unless I telegraph again

Note: The Newcastle Scholarship is an annual prize awarded at Eton for the highest performance in a series of special written examinations taken over the course of a week. It was instituted and first awarded in 1829 and is the college's most prestigious prize. Originally focused on both Divinity and Classics.

(9) letter to Will and Mary [W.R. Inge’s parent] from Cotesbach [Leicestershire] from ‘your loving cousin J.S. W. [probably Watson as W.R. Inge’s grandmother’s maiden name was Watson]

Congratulates them on Ralph’s success in the Newcastle and being awarded a scholarship

(10) letter from Revd Francis St John Thackeray to Revd W. Inge to congratulate him on his son’s success in winning the Newcastle Scholarship at Eton

(11) letter to his mother from Eton, 7 Jun 1879

(12) letter to his mother from Eton, 15 Jun 1879

(13) letter to his father and mother from Eton 29 Jun 1879 to congratulate them on their 20th wedding anniversary

(14) letter to his mother from Eton, 6 Jul 1879

(15) letter to his mother from King’s College, 2 Oct 1879 [he matriculated from King’s in 1879]

(16) letter to his sister Sophy from King’s College, 7 Mar 1880

(17) letter to his mother from King’s College, 12 Mar 1880

(18) letter to his mother from King’s College, 30 May 1880

(19) telegram from Mrs Inge to the Revd W. Inge, 1881, which reads:

“Ralph has won the Porson Scholarship we have had a telegram from him just now”
The Porson Prize is an award for Greek verse composition. Inge won the prize in 1880 and was a Porson Scholar in 1881

(20) postcard to his father, 19 Feb 1881, which reads:

My dearest Papa,
I have just heard that I have got the Porson Scholarship. The other three were 3rd year men, Tucker, Wyse, and Wandale

(21) letter to his father from King’s College, 20 Feb 1881

(22) telegram to his father, Feb 1882:

“I have got the Craven”

The Craven Scholarship at King's College, Cambridge, is a prestigious historic classics scholarship founded in the 17th century by John Lord Craven and awarded to outstanding classical scholars at the university

(23) letter to his mother from King’s College, 18 Feb 1882

(24) letter from B.H. Kennedy, The Elms, Cambridge, to Revd W. Inge, 18 Feb 1882

(25) letter from B.H. Kennedy, The Elms, Cambridge, to Revd W. Inge, 22 Feb 1882

(26) letter to his father from King’s College, 2 Mar 1882, sending him his attempt at a Greek Epigram ‘the only one I have succeeded in doing’.

(27) letter to his father from King’s College, 23 Mar 1882

(28) letter to his father from King’s College, 28 Mar 1882

(29) postcard to his father, 24 May 1882 which reads:

I heard yesterday that I have got three of the Browne Medals: the two odes and the Greek Epigram. Dimsdale has got the Latin Epigram, The Porson is not out yet”.

(30) paper headed ‘King Lear Act 5 Last Scene’ the scene is the written out in Greek

(31) letter from B.H. Kennedy, The College, Ely, to Revd W. Inge, 8 Jun 1882

(32) letter to his father from king’s College, 17 Jun 1882

(33) 6 letters to his mother from a holiday in Switzerland, 1 Jul – 12 Jul 1882

(34) letter to his mother from King’s College, 17 Nov 1882

(35) letter to his mother from King’s College, 29 Nov 1882

(36) letter to his mother from King’s College, 3 Dec 1882

(37) letter to Revd W. Inge from ?[cross hatched], The College Winchester, 6 Oct 1883

(38) letter to his father from King’s College, 13 Oct 1883

(39) letter to his mother from Aldenham Grammar School, 26 Oct 1883

In his previous letter he had told his mother that John Kennedy of Aldenham School needed a composition master for 3 weeks

(40) letter to W.R. Inge from William Andrewes Featon, Durham School, 25 Mar [c.1884]

Fearon was extremely glad Dr Ridding had arranged with him [Inge] to come to Winchester next term as composition master to the VIth form. He understood that Inge had received an offer to be a master at Eton and expressed a hope that if there should be a delay Inge would stay on at Winchester for a while.

Note: George Ridding was Headmaster of Winchester College from 1867 to 1884
William Andrewes Fearon was Headmaster at Durham before succeeding Ridding as Headmaster of Winchester College in 1884

(41) letter from Henry Montagu Butler to W.R. Inge written from Harewood House, Tunbridge Wells, 11 Jan 1884 asking if Inge would temporarily teach composition at Harrow

Note: Henry Montagu Butler (1833–1918) served as headmaster of Harrow School (1860–85), Dean of Gloucester (1885–86) and Master of Trinity College, Cambridge (1886–1918)

(42) letter from Henry Montagu Butler to W.R. Inge written from Harewood House, Tunbridge Wells, 14 Jan 1884 making arrangements for Inge to arrive at Harrow and find rooms before starting teaching

(43) letter to his mother from Harrow, 17 Feb 1884
Lets her know that he had been offered a job teaching at Eton

(44) letter to his mother from Harrow, 2 Apr 1884

(45) letter to his father from Winchester, 6 Jun 1884

(46) letter to his mother from Winchester, 21 Jun 1884

(47) letter to his parents from Winchester, 29 Jun 1884

(48) letter to his father from Winchester, 3 Jul 1884

(49) printed copy of: ‘Tenure of Hertford College', 22 Oct 1894

Note: After graduating Inge spent four years teaching at Eton, but concluded that he was not especially suited to school mastering. He was more settled as a Fellow of Hertford College, Oxford, from 1888, where he taught classics, and developed an interest in philosophy [Oxford Dictionary of National Biography]

(50) letter to his mother from Bonchurch, on Hertford College, Oxford headed paper, 16 Dec 1897

(51) letter to his mother from Bonchurch, on Hertford College, Oxford headed paper, 20 Dec 1897

(52) letter to his mother from Beddgelert [Wales], Good Friday evening, 1898

(53) letter to his mother from Gwylfa Bontddu Dolgellau [Wales], 14 Apr 1898

(54) letter to his mother from Hotel Metropole, Cromer, 5 Aug 1898

(55) letter to his father from Cromer, 9 Aug 1898

(56) letter to his mother from Cromer, 16 Aug 1898

(57) list of prizes and scholarships won whilst at Cambridge and a list of his Greek and Latin Odes and compositions, 1882

This series consists mainly of letters written by Edward Churton to his grandson W.R. Inge who he calls 'My dear little Ralph'. They are mainly written from Crayke to Ralph whilst the family were staying in Bournemouth (Dec 1864-65) and where his brother Edward Inge died aged one in March 1865. There are also a few later letters and some from Mary Inge and his sister Sophy.

Letters written by Susan May Inge [mother of W.I. Inge] to her mother Caroline Churton. All but one are written from Bournemouth where her son died aged 1. The letters after his death are edged in black.

(1) written from 1 Adelaide View, Bournemouth, 23 Dec 1864

(2) St Stephen’s Day [26 Dec] 1864

(3) 4 Jan 1865

(4) 13 Feb 1865 – includes a description of W.R. Inge’s character as a child

(5) 2 Mar 1865

(6) 6 Mar 1865

(7) 15 Mar 1865 [2 letters written on the same day] – convey the news of the death of her baby son Edward

(8) 17 Mar 1865

(7) 18 Mar 1865 – with a description of the funeral and photographs of baby Edward and of his grave

(8) 19 Mar 1865

(9) 22 Mar 1865

(10) 27 Mar 1865

(11) 29 Mar 1865

(12) 31 Mar 1865

(13) 3 Apr 1865

(14) 7 Apr 1865

(15)11 Apr 1865

(16) 12 Apr 1865

(17) Easter Monday 1865

(18) 24 Apr 1865

(19) 4 May 1865 – describes the cross put up over Edward’s grave and the sorrow of leaving him as they journeyed home

(20) 13 May 1865 – written from Daventry [Northamptonshire] on their journey home

Letters written by Susan May Inge [mother of W.I. Inge] to her son when he was between the ages of 8 and 14.

(1) 19 June 1868, written from Crayke

(2) 22 June 1868, written from Crayke

(3) 25 June 1868, written from Crayke

(4) 29 June 1868, written from Crayke

(5) 18 Aug 1868, written from Crayke.
There is an extra letter at the end written in pencil from his sister Sophy [Agnes Sophia] in a child’s hand. It reads:

Crayke Aug 15th
My dear Ralph
Have you begun a letter to me today? Kind Granny and Uncle Harry took me for a drive to Brandsby and Stillington. There was a little thunder at dinnertime. I wonder whether you are seeing Uncle Carl’s farm.
A.S. Inge

(6) 29 Aug 1868

(7) 16 July 1871 written from Crayke

(8) 18 July 1871

(9) 25 Aug 1871

(10) 2 Sept 1871

(11) 2 Nov 1871

(12) 3 Nov 1871

(13) 7 Feb 1872

(14) 16 Aug 1872, written from Crayke

(15) 20 Aug 1872

(16) 24 Aug 1872, written from Langton Green

(17) 14 June 1873, written from Crayke

(18) 17 June 1873, written from Crayke

(19) 19 June 1873, written from Crayke

(20) 1 Oct 1874 written from Stowe Hall, Litchfield

(21) Letter written by his sister Carol in pencil and in a child’s hand:

My dear Ralph

Are you going to make funny pictures in the sand? Charlie has found his old grey squeaking horse. Archie is sitting in the wagon waiting for his horse to be harnessed.

Dr Ryott was here today and Charlie says ‘Dr Y’ott was very saucy to me – he said I was Don Bull’

[There is a picture of a small child in a chair with the caption: ‘This picture is Charlie']

I am your dear little affectionate sister CAROL
I have made ‘Carol’ in Big letters all myself

[possibly his sister Mary Caroline]

(22) Letter from his brother Charles Cuthbert (1868–1937) written in blue pencil and all in capital letters apart from the greeting:

My dear Ralph
I WANT YOU TO COME BACK. WE SAW A LITTLE BOY DRIVING A CART. I SEND MY LOVE
TO SOPHY AND WALTER. WE ARE COME DOWN TO TAKE CARE F MAMA. WE ARE GOING TO DINE DOWNSTAIRS.
CHARLIE

(23) 5 letters, undated

(24) 27 Aug [no year], written from Crayke

Letters written by H.B.W. Churton whilst on his travels in Europe and the Middle East. They are addressed to Archdeacon Edward Churton at Crayke Rectory [W.R. Inge's grandfather) and Susan May (W.R. Inge's mother) whom he describes as his 'niece and God daughter'.

(1) from 'Uncle Whitaker' to Susan [sometimes called Susanna] May, written from Switzerland, 8 Oct 1843

(2) to Susan May, written from Lucerne, 6 Oct 1846

(3) to Susan May, written from Venice, 29 Oct 1846
At the top of the letter is a colour picture of the entrance to St Mark's Square, Venice

(4) to Edward Churton, written from Naples, 19 Feb 1847

(5) to Edward Churton, written from Cairo, 16 Mar 1847

(6) to Susan May, written from Jerusalem, 6 Apr 1847

(7) to Edward Churton, written from Malta, 4 May 1847

(8) to Edward Churton, written from Nice, 19 Nov 1849

(9) to Edward Churton, written from Nice, 21 Nov 1849

(10) to Edward Churton, written from Nice, 26 Nov 1849

(11) to Edward Churton, written from Nice, 4 Dec 1849

(12) to Susan May written from Cairo, 20 Feb 1850

(13) to Susan May, written from Mount Sinai, 16 Mar 1850

(14) to Susan May, written from Mount Carmel, Israel, 28 Apr 1850

Letter written from 104 Harley Street, London to Mrs Inge consisting of a poem turning down her invitation as he was otherwise engaged. Signed 'H.A.S.'

Letter dated 6 Sept [no year but pre her marriage in 1859] written from Crayke Rectory.

Letter in Italian from Susanna Churton [W.R. Inge's mother] to Giuseppe Guazzairomi. On the back is a transcript of 'Jerusalem Delivered Canto 4 I' with a translation into Italian.

On the back of this is a reply from Giuseppe Guazzairomi in Italian.

Pencil drawing of men in academic gowns and mortar boards having a tug of war with St John's College and King's College marked in the background and is titled 'King's v the University or English and Welsh v the World'.

On the back Sophy has written:

Dear Ralph,
The authorities want this beautiful work of art to be taken care of, so please bring it back with you when you come.
Your loving sister,
A.S. Inge

Studio photographs of members of the family.

File containing items relating to Winchester School where George Mallory was a pupil:

(1) Booklet with the College crest and moto on the cover containing 16 photographs of the College and pupils
(2) Letter dated 27 Sept 1911 to Mallory from 'ERM' asking him to send a contribution to Rendall's present
(3) Letter dated 13 Nov 1911 to Mallory from John Stainton thanking him for his contribution to Rendall's present
(4) Letter undated except for 'Wednesday' to Mallory from Rendall asking him to confirm whether he had made a contribution to the museum which he thinks he did and also inviting Mallory to bicycle over to Farnham Castle to tea before attending the lecture he was giving on Mount Sinai
(5) Letter dated 20 Jul 1914 to Mallory from Rendall letting him know he was having the rug sent down from London
(6) Letter to Mrs Mallory from Rendell commenting on the pamphlet George Mallory wrote for school children in 1915 called War Work for Boys and Girls
(7) Letter dated 27 May [possibly 1923] to Mallory from Rendall congratulating him on his new post which he had heard about from A. C. Benson and commiserating with him about Everest

This exhibition was an important retrospective featuring the wide-ranging portfolio of Will Carter (one of Cambridge’s most respected and much-loved resident artists), including many examples of his calligraphy, letter carving, printing, and typefaces created for private clients and public commissions.

File contains:

(1) Poster for the exhibition
(2) Exhibition flyer (2 copies)
(3) Brochure (2 copies)
(4) List of exhibits (2 copies)
(5) Information on work in College - brass stall plate (Chapel); design for a plaque commemorating C. S. Lewis (Chapel); Sundial (Benson Court)

The exhibition also included a retrospective of the calligraphy of Dr Ronald Hyam. The file contains:
(1) A small poster
(2) List of exhibits (2 copies)

'The Type Designs of Will Carter' by Sebastian Carter, The Typophiles, New Series No. 32

Two undated letters from W.R. Inge believed to be to Norman Pittenger although they are only addressed 'Dear Sir;':

(1) letter written from Trengwainton, Heamoor, Cornwall expressing his opinion that he did not think that disestablishment was imminent as it was a lower class movement and that section of society had lost its power. There was no marked increase in Roman Catholicism although there was a growing taste for sacramentalism and ritual. Dated 8 April but no year is given

(2) letter written from the Deanery at St Paul's Cathedral saying that Professor lake was a very clever man but didn't have any real faith. Goes on to discuss his view as to whether the historical Christ was Divine. Advises that faith should be built on faith.

War Memorial First World War

Designed in 1920 by Alexander Fisher and adorned with armorial shields in enamel. It is affixed under the south-east window. On 11 November 1923 there was a Dedication Service attended by Lord and Lady Braybrooke (Visitor) and the dedication was performed by the Bishop of Ely, Dr Chase (this was the first time a Bishop of Ely had ever visited the Chapel). It bears the names and regiments of the 65 men who died.

War Memorial Second World War

Designed by Mr A. Reynolds Stone (an old member of the College) and executed by Will Carter. The names are carved in seven columns, on Abergavenny Blue slate, set in a plain frame of Caen. The College arms are in the centre. The Latin inscription was suggested by Mr A.B. Ramsay. It is affixed under the north-east window. Iy was unveiled and dedicated on Remembrance Sunday, 6 November 1949. It bears the names of 129 men who died.

Printed valuations of investments prepared by McAnally, Montgomery & Co.

Handwritten notes on the Turner family tree dating back to the 17th century

Drawing and transcription of a tomb stone in Bath Abbey to John McDougall plus four more transcriptions

Typed written notes on Bishop McDougall and his wife Harriette by George C. Turner

Handwritten notes on Thomas Turner 1804-1882

Cutting from the Hampshire Chronicle about the monument to Francis Thomas McGoudall and his wife Harriette, 8 June 1966

Genealogy of William Thomas and Elizabeth Hordern

Typed copy of an article from The Times on Vice Admiral McDougall, 16 Dec 1814

This exhibition introduces a selection of prints by three renowned contemporary artists and published by Paragon Press: Rachel Whiteread, Sir Grayson Perry and Sarah Morris. The works are connected through their portrayal of modernity and the consequences of the modernist dream. A small group of sculptures by Whiteread and ephemera from Perry will also be displayed.

The file consists of:

(1) Poster
(2) Flyer

This exhibition showcased the work of Czech artist Jiří Kolář who worked across different media. He was a poet, writer, and translator who expanded the boundaries of modern art by deconstructing the printed image and word. In reassembling and constructing images in collage, he created often absurd commentaries on modern life and the turmoil he faced as a political dissident in Communist Czechoslovakia.

The file consists of:
(1) Poster for the exhibition
(2) Exhibition flyer (2 copies)
(3) Brochure (2 copies)

2023 marked the centenary of Cyril Fox's celebrated book The Archaeology of the Cambridge Region which was based on his Magdalene and Cambridge PhD of 1922. This seminal work introduced several innovations within archaeology, including the landscape perspective which has become a standard means of thinking and presenting the past in archaeology. In 1932 Fox wrote another important work called The Personality of Britain. Together these volumes emphasize the enduring relationship between archaeology, geography, landscape and environment.

The exhibition drew on these two volumes, alongside other materials, to look at two themes, Fox’s personality and the legacy of his research, both focused on his short, but important, Cambridge experience.

The file consists of:
(1) Poster for the exhibition
(2) Flyer for the exhibition [2 copies]
(3) Brochure

Handwritten and typed notes for a novel called The Book of Geoffrey in which he was able to explore his views on morality and the existing educational system.

File of thank you letters and acceptance of invitations from students.

File containing biographical material collected by the former Emeritus Archivist on the life of Simon Barrington-Ward:

(1) out line of his career written when he was Bishop of Coventry, c. 1985
(2) letter to the Master expressing his views on the admission of women to Magdalene College in repose to a letter canvassing the views of all members of College,4 Jul 1986
(3) profile from The Church Times, Feb 1990
(4) obituary from the College Magazine, No. 64 (2019-2020)
(5) photocopy of an article with the author's memories of Simon Barrington-Ward at Magdalene, [undated and no author given]

File containing typed statements for Tutor's accounts, 1909-1926 with some related correspondence from the Chartered Accountants.