John Speed's atlas, 1676

John Speed's atlas, 1676

Library volunteer Myra Amor introduces John Speed and his Theatre of the empire of Great-Britain and A prospect of the most famous parts of the World published in 1676.

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South Sea Company investments, 1715-1720

South Sea Company investments, 1715-1720

The archives of the Dean & Chapter include a collection of early 18th-century stock and dividend receipts and accounts evidencing an extensive financial legacy from investments in two of the largest slave-trading companies in history.

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Captain James Dundas, VC (1842-1879)

Captain James Dundas, VC (1842-1879)

Captain James Dundas, VC is commemorated by a stained glass window and plaque in the South Quire Transept. Dundas lost his life during General Roberts’ advanced on Kabul in the autumn of 1879.

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Captain Richard Nicholls Buckle and other casualties of the Anglo-Ashanti wars, 1873-1874

Captain Richard Nicholls Buckle and other casualties of the Anglo-Ashanti wars, 1873-1874

A window in the Presbytery is dedicated to Captain Richard Nicholls Buckle and other Royal Engineers casualties of the Ashanti Expedition 1873-74 in what is now southern Ghana.

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Captain William Innes, RE (d. 1875)

Captain William Innes, RE (d. 1875)

A brass plaque in the South Quire Transept records the dedication of the stained glass window above 'In Memory Of Captain William Innes, Royal Engineers, Who Was Killed On November 7th. 1875 When Engaged In The Attack Of A Stockade At Perak, In The Malay Peninsula.'

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Major General Francis Henry Kelly (1859-1937)

Major General Francis Henry Kelly (1859-1937)

Major General Francis Henry Kelly is commemorated by a memorial in the South Nave Aisle.

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Major General Sir James Browne, RE, KCSI, CB (1839-1896)

Major General Sir James Browne, RE, KCSI, CB (1839-1896)

Major General Sir James Browne K.C.S.I.,CB. is commemorated by a memorial in the North Quire Aisle.

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Captain William Robert Moorsom (1834-1858)

Captain William Robert Moorsom (1834-1858)

Captain William Robert Moorsom is commemorated by a memorial in the North Nave Aisle.

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Lieutenant Colonel Andrew John Macpherson (d. 1893)

Lieutenant Colonel Andrew John Macpherson (d. 1893)

Lieutenant Colonel Andrew John Macpherson is commemorated by a memorial situated in the South Nave Aisle. Macpherson served at the Battle of Chilianwala and during the Indian mutiny.

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Ensign Francis Wrightson Robinson and Commander Henry Lushington Comwyn Robinson, RN (d. 1872)

Ensign Francis Wrightson Robinson and Commander Henry Lushington Comwyn Robinson, RN (d. 1872)

Brothers Francis Wrightson Robinson and Henry Lushington Comwyn Robinson are commemorated by memorials in the North Nave Aisle.

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Colonel John Pennycuick, CSI, ME, RE (1841-1911)

Colonel John Pennycuick, CSI, ME, RE (1841-1911)

Colonel John Pennycuick C.S.I., Madras Engineers and Royal Engineers. is commemorated in a memorial in the South Nave Transept.

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Lieutenant Robert Ashton Theodore Dury (1863-1885)

Lieutenant Robert Ashton Theodore Dury (1863-1885)

Lieutenant Theodore Dury is commemorated by a memorial in the North Nave Aisle.

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General Sir Richard Harrison, GCB, CMG, 1837-1931

General Sir Richard Harrison, GCB, CMG, 1837-1931

General Sir Richard Harrison GCB, CMG. is commemorated by a memorial in the South Quire Aisle, above which a banner once hung.

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Lieutenant Archie M. A. Harris, RE (d. 1889)

Lieutenant Archie M. A. Harris, RE (d. 1889)

Lieutenant Archie M. A. Harris, RE is commemorated by a memorial in the North Quire Aisle.

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Captain William Walton Robinson, RE (d. 1887)

Captain William Walton Robinson, RE (d. 1887)

Captain William Walton Robinson, RE is commemorated in a memorial on the north wall of the North Quire Transept.

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Captain Herbert Stanley Cooper (d. 1858)

Captain Herbert Stanley Cooper (d. 1858)

Captain Herbert Stanley Cooper, 83rd Regt., is commemorated by a memorial in the North Quire Aisle.

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Captain Samuel Read (d. 1857)

Captain Samuel Read (d. 1857)

Captain Samuel Read, of the 83rd-Regiment, is commemorated in a memorial in the North Nave Aisle.

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Admiral Edward Kelly (1822-1892)

Admiral Edward Kelly (1822-1892)

Admiral Edward Kelly, late Admiral Superintendent of Chatham Dockyards, is commemorated in a memorial in the North Nave Aisle.

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William Augustus Burke, MD (d. 1836) and Colonial India's Lock Hospitals

William Augustus Burke, MD (d. 1836) and Colonial India's Lock Hospitals

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William Augustus Burke, MD, is commemorated by a memorial in the North Nave Aisle. Burke was Inspector General of Army Hospitals including those in Colonial India.

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General John Archibald Ballard, CB, LL, DO, RE, (1829-1880)

General John Archibald Ballard, CB, LL, DO, RE, (1829-1880)

The memorial window to General Ballard is situated above the altar in the St.Peter Chapel.

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