St John's College First Court and Hall

Scope and Content

View of First Court and Hall with choristers and other people, possibly of the dedication ceremony of the new chapel

Administrative / Biographical History

Photographic firm established originally by a partnership between Robert Hills and John Henry Saunders. Had studios in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Harrow, Eton, Rugby, Aldershot and Sandhurst. The Cambridge studio was in operation from the 1860s. The partnership was dissolved in 1889, but members of both families continued to run businesses under the name. The company continued to be listed at King's Parade in Cambridge directories up to 1919.

Acquisition Information

Thought to be given by John E. B. Mayor (BA 1848)

Note

Photographic firm established originally by a partnership between Robert Hills and John Henry Saunders. Had studios in London, Oxford, Cambridge, Harrow, Eton, Rugby, Aldershot and Sandhurst. The Cambridge studio was in operation from the 1860s. The partnership was dissolved in 1889, but members of both families continued to run businesses under the name. The company continued to be listed at King's Parade in Cambridge directories up to 1919.

Additional Information

Published