Four letters from Simon Barrington-Ward to John Walsh.
Letters from Simon Barrington-Ward to Ronald Hyam.
(1) Order of Ceremonial for Consecration (Westminster Abbey, 1 Nov 1985)
(2) File of press cuttings, and press-releases, including Enthronement Sermon
(3) Selected letters, cards, and telegrams of congratulation, and letters about consecration:
Booklet giving the order of ceremonial at the consecration of Simon Barrington-Ward as Bishop of Coventry. Held at Westminster Abbey on 1 November 1985.
File of press cuttings, and press releases, including Enthronement Sermon for Simon Barrington-Ward's consecration as Bishop of Coventry in Coventry Cathedral on 4 January 1986.
File of press cuttings, and press releases, including Enthronement Sermon for Simon Barrington-Ward's consecration as Bishop of Coventry in Coventry Cathedral on 4 January 1986.
(1) ‘Letter from Nigeria’, Theology, vol 66 (Sept 1963)
(2) 'The uncontemporary apologist’ [CS Lewis], Theology, vol 59 (Feb 1965)
(3) ‘A vision of wholeness in Christ’ - an address given to Wycliffe College, Toronto on 7 May 1984, on receiving an Hon DD Insight, No 16, June 1984
(4) sermon for Evensong, Magdalene College Chapel, 30 Jan 1994
(5) sermon for the thanksgiving service for Ralph Bennett, Magdalene College Chapel, 23 Nov 2002
(6) sermon for the Tri-centenary of the death of Samuel Pepys, 25 May 2003
(7) proposal of the Eberhard Burger of Dresden, as a candidate for an Honorary degree from the University of Cambridge, 26 Sept 2005
Christmas Cards sent to Ronald Hyam from Simon Barrington-Ward, 1971, 2001, 2003-2005, 2007-2011 (many with illustrations drawn by his daughter Helen)
(1) Black and white photograph of Simon Barrington-Ward at Polzeath, Cornwall on a reading party organised by Frank Salter
(2) Black and white photograph showing a family group - Simon, his wife Jean and their children Helen and Mary, December 1971
Copy of the order of service of thanksgiving for the life of Simon Barrington-Ward held in Cambridge City Crematorium, 1 May 2020.
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]
The collection contains some of Simon Barrington-Ward's letters, articles, sermons, and Christmas cards (sent to Ronald Hyam). There is a file about his appointment as Bishop of Coventry and a biographical file which includes his obituary.
Diaries of Robert Broadbent who was an undergraduate at Magdalene College between 1928 and 1933 (the diaries start just before his arrival in College (Jan 1928) and run on after he has left (Dec 1933) and there are further entries for May 1934).
The diaries are in six volumes, one per year. There is also a shortened and edited version entitled Myself when Young, 1928-1933 which Broadbent completed for the College in 1980. There are three appendices:
(1) Principal characters
(2) Last days in India, 1947 based on letters to his wife
(3) one term's accounts as an undergraduate
There is also a copy of the address given at his funeral in 1989.
Sin títuloThe diaries throw light on Cambridge and College life for an undergraduate of the period. He meets A.C. Benson, Fr R.H. Benson, Jim Butler, Rupert Brooke, Charles Sayle, and Frank Salter. His main friends are C.R.D. Lumby, (off and on) George Mallory, and some Old Reptonians. He is keen on antiquarian books, rowing and Union debating. He and Lumby explore the College Old Library, and undertake some cataloguing [see esp. MCPP/VEC/1/2 page 53 (17 Feb 1908)]. He goes to some history lectures and Conservative Party meetings, and takes some Sunday School classes. His days are regularly punctuated with invitations to breakfast, lunch, tea, dinner and coffee; he 'keeps' compulsory Chapels, and the occasional 'Albi' (i.e. visits to the Master's Lodge). He is a member of the Marlowe Society, the Kingsley Club, the Carlton Club, the "Pepys Society" (a literary group including Keable and Grimble). He knows how to evaluate sermons, prints and furniture.
Diary of Robert Broadbent starting on 1 January 1928. He arrives at Magdalene College on 4 October.
Diary of Robert Broadbent for 1929 when he was at Magdalene College.
Diary of Robert Broadbent for 1930 when he was at Magdalene College.
Diary of Robert Broadbent for 1931 when he was at Magdalene College.
Diary of Robert Broadbent for 1932 when he was at Magdalene College.
Diary of Robert Broadbent for 1933 when he was at Magdalene College.
An edited version of the diaries of Robert Broadbent covering his time at Magdalene College. This was prepared by Broadbent for the College in 1980. There is a foreword in which he describes his family and early life including his time at Charterhouse School. Also includes three indexes:
(1) Principal characters
(2) Last days in India, 1947 based on letters to his wife
(3) one term's accounts as an undergraduate
A published copy of the diaries was added to the collection in 2025
Address given at the funeral of Robert Broadbent.
Menus for the following Boat Club dinners:
Lent Races, 14 February 1925 (signed)
Boat Club Dinner, 13 June 1925 (signed)
Boat Club Dinner, 28 November 1925 (signed)
Boat Club Dinner, 20 February 1926 (signed)
Boat Club Dinner, 19 June 1926 (signed)
Boat Club Dinner, 1 December 1926 (signed and with printed crew lists. Bickersteth listed as coach for the B Crew)
Boat Club Dinner, 19 February 1927 (signed and with printed crew lists. Bickersteth listed as coach for the Second Crew)
May Bump Supper, 11 June 1927 (printed crew lists)
Invitation to luncheon in Hall to celebrate the centenary of the Boat Club, 21 June 1928
May Races, 11 June 1932 (signed and with printed crew lists)
Black and white photogrpah of Edward Bickersteth
Daily entries of his life as a freshman at Magdalene College
Daily entries of his life as a freshman at Magdalene College.