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The College buildings are at the top of the picture. Photo courtesy of Neil B. Maw
A chronology of the RMCS
The printed Centenary booklet listing the order of events for the ceremony in 1964
H.M the Queen Mother on her visit to the RMCS in 1964
HM The Queen Mother presented a diploma to Donald Billington during her visit. Photo courtesy of Donald Billington
Many local people watching the arrival of the Queen Mother
Roberts & Kitchener Halls - front view -  (Formerly Watson & Borgard) in the 1960s
Roberts & Kitchener Halls - rear view - (formerly Watson & Borgard)
RMCS Booklet on Shelf S1A

The Royal Military College of Science - Shrivenham

This Listing is made up of numerous pieces of information that can be seen at the Heritage Centre Archive and will be found under category C2.SHR.5.3.0. The books referred to will bear a shelf number.

To understand the RMCS at Shrivenham, it would be prudent for the researcher to understand the history of the college. We have a good explanation in our archive. To read the whole document written by Associate Professor J.H.R Whiston, please go HERE

We also have a brief history of the RMCS Shrivenham that was prepared by the War Office and Central Office of information and printed in 1961 SHS Listing No N687

We also have a book from October 1976 that lists all the courses that were available at the college. Located Shelf S1A.

To celebrate the Centenary of the RMCS, Her Majesty the Queen Mother visited the College at Shriveham on 29th June 1964. To read a printed booklet of the event please go HERE
 
We also have an informative booklet from 1976 that is located on Shelf S1A. This lists all of the courses that were available
 
 

 

  • Year:
    19th century to present
  • Place:
    Shrivenham
  • Ref:
    C2.5.3.0
  • Item Ref:
    N866
  • Find it:
    C2.SHR.5.3.0

 

 

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