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The Archives holds a wealth of fascinating institutional, personal archives and rare prints, dating from the 17th Century to the present day. The collections document the rich history of the College, and provide vital evidence for research in the arts, humanities and social science. See the blogs below to find out more about our collections or follow us on Instagram qmarchives.
 
 
 

Title Page of booklet 'In Time of War: A few words to girls/mothers,' by Lavinia Talbot 1914 WOMEN ON THE HOME FRONT
2 September 2014

With so many men sent out to the front line during the First World War (1914-1918) the role of women on the home front became very important.

Excerpt of a letter held in the Lyttelton Collection ARCHIVES PROVIDE INSIGHT INTO THE FOUNDING OF THE EAST LONDON NURSING SOCIETY
30 July 2014
The Lyttelton collection held here in Queen Mary’s archives shows that it was not only General Sir Neville Lyttelton and his wife Katherine who got involved in philanthropic projects.

Group of nurses and injured servicemen in a hospital during world war 2 THE MEANINGS OF MILITARY SERVICE
25 July 2014

The Meanings of Military Service website is now available online.

Portrait photograph of Katherine Lyttelton holding a book DOCUMENTS REVEAL VICTORIAN LADIES VIEWS ON SPORT
24 June 2014

An interesting letter has been found whilst cataloguing the Lyttelton family collection, from Katherine Lyttelton to her husband General Sir Neville Lyttelton about women’s cricket.

Part of letter by Sir Neville Lyttelton describing witnessing the Halley's Comet THE ARCHIVES DISCOVER FIRST HAND ACCOUNTS OF HALLEY’S COMET, 25TH MAY 1910
23 May 2014

It was an active year for comets in 1910.

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