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College of St. Hild and St. Bede

Reference: E/HB Catalogue Title: College of St. Hild and St. Bede Area: Catalogue Category: Education Records Description: College of the Venerable Bede

Covering Dates: 1880-1948

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  • College of St. Hild and St. Bede
    • Diaries (Ref: E/HB 2/922-923)
    • Photographs and reminiscences (Ref: E/HB 2/924-933)
    • Lax Collection (Ref: E/HB 2/934-950)

Catalogue Contents

Diaries (Ref: E/HB 2/922-923)Ref: E/HB 2/922

College diary, 1936
(1 volume, cloth bound)

Ref: E/HB 2/923

College diary, 1937
(1 volume, cloth bound)

Photographs and reminiscences (Ref: E/HB 2/924-933)Ref: E/HB 2/924

Photograph of the Rev. Arthur Watts (Vice-Principal, 1874 - 1888) and family, taken outside the college, n.d. [1880s]
(1 photograph, 20cm x 25cm)

Ref: E/HB 2/925

Photograph of Bede College Rugby Football Club, 1906/07 Back row: C. Matthew, G. Dickinson, R.O. Waite, H.C. Gray, Mr E.G. Savage, E.R. Haley, J. Patterson, T.J. Braithwaite, R. Hughes, J. Tilley; middle row: F. Atchison, R. Holliday, J.G. Moore, S. Carver, C.W. Wasson, J. Phillips; front row: A.S. Grant, A.A. Wade, W. Williams
(1 photograph, 29cm x 22cm, mounted on card)

Ref: E/HB 2/926

Photograph of staff and students, no names, [1909 - 1911]
(1 photograph, 36cm x 29cm, mounted on card)

Ref: E/HB 2/927

Photograph album of Bede college buildings, staff and students, sports teams and theatricals, 1912 - 1914; photographs of army life, [1914] - 1918
(1 volume, cloth bound)

Ref: E/HB 2/927(1)

Photograph of Bede College (front); n.d.

Ref: E/HB 2/927(2)

Photograph of Bede College (from west); n.d.

Ref: E/HB 2/927(3)

Photograph of Bede College Junior Room; n.d.

Ref: E/HB 2/927(4)

Photograph of Bede College Senior Room; n.d.

Ref: E/HB 2/927(5)

Photograph of Bede College Common Room; n.d.

Ref: E/HB 2/927(6)

Photograph of Bede College Chapel interior; n.d.

Ref: E/HB 2/927(7)

Photograph of 'Tommy' [Read] (Bede College vice principal)

Ref: E/HB 2/927(8)

Photograph of 'Tommy' [Read] (Bede College vice principal), superimposed on pierrot costume

Ref: E/HB 2/927(9)

Photograph of Bede College Smoke Hole Committee [1912/13]; back row: [N.] Sidebottom, [E.] Davis, [E.] Graham, [J.] Brooke, [H.L.] Robson, [E.S.] Jackson; front row: [J.J.] Potts, [C.R.] Wheatley, [G.B.] Sibbit, [F.E.] Sharpe, [W.] Farrer

Ref: E/HB 2/927(10)

Photograph of Bede College Smoke Hole Committee, 1912/13; back row: [W.] Farrer, [E.S.] Jackson, [J.] Brooke, [E.] Graham, [F.E.] Sharpe, [H.L.] Robson, [N.] Sidebottom; front row: [J.J.] Potts, [C.R.] Wheatley, [G.B.] Sibbit, [E.] Davis

Ref: E/HB 2/927(11)

Photograph of Bede College Magazine Committee [1912/13]; back row: [S.] McManners, [W.] Farrer, [J.H.] Knaggs, [H.] Howard, [G.B.] Sibbit, [G.] Philbey; front row: [J.] Brooke, [H.] Murray, [W.E.] Marshall, [J.D.] Jarvis, [M.A.] Coates

Ref: E/HB 2/927(12)

Photograph of Bede College Prefects, 1912/13; back row: [C.W.] Browell, [R.] Stafford, [C.H.] Crabbe, [W.E.] Marshall; front row: [A.] Selkirk, [J.S.] Wilson, [J.D.] Jarvis, [G.A.] Wilkinson [see also E/HB 2/670]

Ref: E/HB 2/927(13)

Photograph of Bede College Captains, 1912/13; back row: [R.] Stafford, [J.S.] Wilson, [G.] Philbey, [A.] Selkirk; front row: [G.] Ferguson, [W.G.] Wash, [G.A.] Wilkinson, [F.H.] Lattimer

Ref: E/HB 2/927(14)

Photograph of Bede College Vice Captains, 1912/13; back row: [C.W.] Browell, [H.J.] Cooke, [E.S.] Jackson, [J.] Duke; front row: [W.] Ashley, [C.R.] Wheatley, [N.] Sidebottom, [E.] Davis

Ref: E/HB 2/927(15)

Photograph of Bede College Hockey team, 1912/13; back row: [F.E.] Sharpe, [A.] Selkirk, [G.B.] Sibbit, [E.] Graham, [E.] Hill, [H.L.] Robson, [W.F.] Hub; front row: [F.] Wilkinson, [J.S.] Wilson, Mr. Mowlam, [C.W.] Browell, [W.H.] Bateman

Ref: E/HB 2/927(16)

Photograph of Bede College Hockey 'Past' team, 1913; no names [see also E/HB 2/674(27)

Ref: E/HB 2/927(17)

Photograph of Bede College Rugby Football team, 1912/13; back row: [M.A.] Coates, [R.] Walker, [P.P.] Price, [F.] Forcer, [H.] Loy, [T.E.B.] Russell, [J.H.] Knaggs, [A.] Valentine; middle row: [W.W.] Greenwood, [H.L.] Robson, [E.S.] Jackson, [G.] Philbey, [E.] Graham, [G.A.] Wilkinson; front row: [H.] Tait, [A.H.] Corner

Ref: E/HB 2/927(18)

Photograph of Bede College Rugby team [1912/13]; back row: [N.] Sidebottom, [P.P.] Price, [W.W.] Greenwood, - Wilson, [F.] Forcer, [H.] Loy, [T.E.B.] Russell, [R.] Walker, [J.S.] Wilson, [G.A.] Wilkinson, [A.] Valentine; middle row: [E.S.] Jackson, [G.] Philbey, Mr. Oswell, [E.] Davis, [E.] Graham; front row: [A.H.] Corner, [H.] Tait

Ref: E/HB 2/927(19)

Photograph of Bede College Rugby 'Past' team [c.1912-1914]; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/927(20)

Photograph of Bede College Football team (v. York St. John) [1912/13]; back row: Mr. Dann, [W.G.] Wash, [A.] Barker, [J.] Brooke, [T.] Chrisp, - Wilson, [R.] Fawcett, [E.] Graham; front row: [W.] Lempiere, [N.] Sidebottom, [G.] Ferguson, [F.H.] Lattimer, [J.E.] Archbold

Ref: E/HB 2/927(21)

Photograph of York St. John Football team, 1913; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/927(22)

Photograph of Bede College Football 'Past' team, 1913; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/927(23)

Photograph of Bede College Boating Slides [1912/13]; back row: [R.] Thwaites, [H.W.] Tustin, [T.] Chrisp, [J.M.] Watson; middle row: [F.E.] Sharpe, [R.] Stafford, [E.S.] Jackson, [J.S.] Wilson; front row: [J.W.] Young, [H.O.] Pickard

Ref: E/HB 2/927(24)

Photograph of Bede College Boating Fixed crew [1912/13]; back row: [E.] Davis, [F.C.] Arkless, [T.H.] Reid, [J.H.] Knaggs; middle row: [R.] Stafford, [I.D.] Wilson, [G.B.] Sibbit, [E.S.] Jackson; front row: [W.] Mitchell

Ref: E/HB 2/927(25)

Photograph of Bede College Tennis team, 1912/13; no names [back row: [no name], G. Ferguson, R. Fawcett, W. Lempriere; front row: E.R. Elliott, W.G. Wash, F. Duke]

Ref: E/HB 2/927(26)

Photograph of Bede College Tennis team [c.1912-1914]; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/927(27)

Photograph of Bede College [? Cricket team, 1912/13]; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/927(28)

Photograph of Bede College unidentified team [c.1912-1914]; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/927(29)

Photograph of Bede College Rowing four with cox [c.1912-1914]; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/927(30)

Photograph of Bede College Rowing four with cox at Regatta [1913]; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/927(31)

Photograph of two rowing fours racing at Regatta [c.1912-1914]; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/927(32)

Photograph of unidentified Bede College student group [c.1912-1914] no names

Ref: E/HB 2/927(33)

Photograph of Bede College Rowing team [c.1912-1914]; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/927(34)

Photograph of Bede College Rowing team [1912/13]; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/927(35)

Photograph of Bede College students in fancy dress [c.1912-1914]; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/927(36)

Photograph of Bede College students in fancy dress [c.1912-1914] no names

Ref: E/HB 2/927(37)

Photograph of Bede College 'Orientals', 1912/13; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/927(38)

Photograph of [Bede Company, Territorial Force] [c.1912-1914]; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/927(39)

Photograph of Bede College Rugby team, (v. 'Past'), 1913/14; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/927(40)

Photograph of Bede College group of six at Army camp [c.1912-1914]; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/927(41)

Photograph of Bede College chaplain W. Mitchell, 25 March 1914

Ref: E/HB 2/927(42)

Photograph of wooden hut in Bede College grounds; n.d.

Ref: E/HB 2/927(43)

Photograph of Bede College Rowing four with cox [1912/13]; back row: [no name], [H.W. Tustin]; front row: [no name], [no name]; on ground: [J.W. Young]

Ref: E/HB 2/927(44)

Photograph of Bede College Smoke Hole, 1913-14; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/927(45)

Photograph of Bede College Hockey 'Past' team, [c.1912-1914]; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/927(46)

Photograph of Bede College Hockey 'Past' team, [c.1912-1914]; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/927(47)

Photograph of Territorial Force group of fourteen men, probably Bede College contingent [c.1912-1914]; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/927(48)

Photograph of [J.S. Wilson] in army uniform [c.1912-1914]

Ref: E/HB 2/927(49)

Photograph of 'Jack, Flanders May 1918'

Ref: E/HB 2/927(50)

Photograph of Bede College Army group of eight men [c.1912-1914];no names

Ref: E/HB 2/927(51-92)

Blank pages

Ref: E/HB 2/927(93)

Photograph of 'Octonites' St. Hild's 1911/13; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/927(94)

Photograph of St. Hild's First XI Hockey, 1912/13; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/927(95)

Photograph of St. Hild's hockey team [c.1912-1914]; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/927(96)

Photograph of 'Shieldites' [four females] [c.1912-1914]; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/927(98)

Photograph of St. Hild's student dressed as Germanic goddess [c.1912-1914]; no name

Ref: E/HB 2/928(1)

Photograph of college reunion, 1935 (left section of long group photograph)
(1 photograph, 108cm x 15cm)

Ref: E/HB 2/928(2)

Photograph of college reunion, 1935 (centre section of long group photograph)
(1 photograph, 108cm x 15cm)

Ref: E/HB 2/928(3)

Photograph of college reunion, 1935 (right section of long group photograph)
(1 photograph, 108cm x 15cm)

Ref: E/HB 2/929

Photographs of Bede Pageant, 1 June 1935
(3 photographs, mounted on one paper)

Ref: E/HB 2/930

Photograph of Bede College students evacuated to York, 1941
(1 photograph, 20cm x 14cm)

Ref: E/HB 2/931

Bede in Exile, some personal reminiscences by J.N. Pace of life at St. John's College, York, 1941 - 1943, n.d.
(1 file, typescript)

Ref: E/HB 2/932

Photograph of the winning four, and cox, from Bede College Boat Club, Graduates' Cup, 1948
(1 photograph, 20cm x 15cm, mounted on card)

Ref: E/HB 2/933

Photograph of Bede College Boat Club, 1948
(1 photograph, 20cm x 15cm, mounted on card)

Lax Collection (Ref: E/HB 2/934-950)Ref: E/HB 2/934

Album of photographs of buildings, staff and students at Bede College, Wesleyan Hall and the North Eastern County School, 1904 - 1910
(1 volume)

Ref: E/HB 2/934(1)

Photograph of E. Sidebottom, Bede College [1907-1909]

Ref: E/HB 2/934(2)

Photograph of Bede College Sports Secretaries, [1908/09]: E. S[idebottom] and G. H[owitt]

Ref: E/HB 2/934(3)

Photograph of Bede College Black Hole members, 1909; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/934(4)

Photograph of Wesleyan Hall, staff; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/934(5)

Photograph of S.W. Smith, Bede College [1907-1909]

Ref: E/HB 2/934(6)

Photograph of H. Abba, Bede College [1907-1909]

Ref: E/HB 2/934(7)

Photograph of Bede College Chapel interior, n.d.

Ref: E/HB 2/934(8)

Photograph of H. Mills, Bede College [1907-1909]

Ref: E/HB 2/934(9)

Photograph of Bede College Junior Crew, 1909; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/934(10)

Photograph of Bede College Seniors 1 a.m.; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/934(11)

Photograph of Bede College Seniors 1 a.m.; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/934(12)

Photograph of Bede College East, 1908/09; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/934(13)

Photograph of G.E. Backhouse, Bede College [1907-1909]

Ref: E/HB 2/934(14)

Photograph of William Parry, Bede College [1907-1909]

Ref: E/HB 2/934(15)

Photograph of female group of four; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/934(16)

Photograph of E. Sidebottom, Bede College [1907-1909]

Ref: E/HB 2/934(17)

Photograph of I. Lax [female] 1909

Ref: E/HB 2/934(18)

Photograph of Wesleyan Hall interior and staff, 1910; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/934(19)

Photograph of Bede College Hockey Team, 1908/09; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/934(20)

Photograph of N.E.C.S. [North Eastern Counties School] staff, 1904; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/934(21)

Photograph of four Bede College students [1907-1909]; back row: J. Lyall, J. Lax; front row: H.R. Wilkinson, H. Mills

Ref: E/HB 2/934(22)

Photograph of J.C. Lax, Bede College, 1909

Ref: E/HB 2/934(23)

Photograph of A.H. Daykin, Bede College [1907-1909]

Ref: E/HB 2/934(24)

Photograph of J.K. Abba, Bede College [1907-1909]

Ref: E/HB 2/934(25)

Photograph of T. Read MA, Bede College V[ice] P[rincipal]

Ref: E/HB 2/934(26)

Photograph of [ ] Harstin, Bede College (butler)

Ref: E/HB 2/934(27)

Photograph of Bede College, viewed from the River Wear, n.d.

Ref: E/HB 2/934(28)

Photograph of C.M.S. [Church Missionary Society] at Finchale, 1909; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/934(29)

Photograph of Bede College Seniors, 1909; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/934(30)

Photograph of Bede College Captains, 1908/09; back row: [no name], [no name], S[wimming, C. Lees], B[oats, R. Hall], H[ockey, E.F. Pattinson]; front row: C[ricket, T. Robson], A[ssociation] F[ootball, T.W. Robson], T[ennis, S.W. Smith], R[ugby] F[ootball, S. Dumble]

Ref: E/HB 2/934(31)

Photograph of Sergeant L. Oliphant, Bede College [1907-1909]

Ref: E/HB 2/934(32)

Photograph of Bede College Rugby team, 1908/09; no names

Ref: E/HB 2/934(33-38)

[no photographs]

Ref: E/HB 2/934(39)

Photograph of a young boy in cricket whites, no name, c.1900

Ref: E/HB 2/935-936

University of Cambridge (Local Examinations Syndicate) examination certificates of James C. Lax of Gladstone Street, Crook, December 1902 and December 1903
(2 papers, printed form)

Ref: E/HB 2/937-943

Board of Education examination certificates of James C. Lax, 1905 - 1910
(7 papers, printed)

Ref: E/HB 2/944

Circular letter from the Board of Education, Whitehall, to James C. Lax informing him of his recognition as a certificated teacher, October 1909
(1 paper, printed form)

Ref: E/HB 2/945-947

Bede College examination certificates and swimming certificate of James C. Lax, 1909 and n.d.
(3 papers, printed form)

Ref: E/HB 2/948

Archbishops' certificate of examination of James Christie Lax in divinity, 1908 - 1909
(1 paper, printed form)

Ref: E/HB 2/949

First aid certificate issued to James C. Lax by the St. John Ambulance Association, March 1908
(1 card, printed form)

Ref: E/HB 2/950

Letter of appointment of Lax as Certificated Assistant Teacher at Willington Council School, 25 June 1909
(1 paper, printed form)



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