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- 1946-1980 (Creation)
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7 volumes; 2 files; 1 boxfile
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The College was founded in 1946 by the Department of Education as the National College of Horology following the recommendations of the Percy Committee report. This provided for the establishment of National Colleges for industries of high importance requiring small numbers of skilled technicians. The new colleges were to be located within existing technical colleges which already provided tuition in the specialist subject and were to be fully financed by Government. Northampton Polytechnic was a natural centre for the College being situated in the traditional area for watch and clock making and having had a Department of Horology since its inception. Instrument Technology was incorporated into the title of the College before it was finally established, and new buildings were provided at the Polytechnic financed by the Department of Education. The College was operational from October 1947 and ceased functioning as a separate entity in 1960 when the Polytechnic became a College of Advanced Technology (CAT) with higher entrance requirements. The final student intake was in 1957 and its courses were absorbed into the relevant CAT department.
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GB 2107 NCHIT 1946-1980 Sub-fonds of City University Archives 7 volumes; 2 files; 1 boxfile National College of Horology and Instrument Technology
The College was founded in 1946 by the Department of Education as the National College of Horology following the recommendations of the Percy Committee report. This provided for the establishment of National Colleges for industries of high importance requiring small numbers of skilled technicians. The new colleges were to be located within existing technical colleges which already provided tuition in the specialist subject and were to be fully financed by Government. Northampton Polytechnic was a natural centre for the College being situated in the traditional area for watch and clock making and having had a Department of Horology since its inception. Instrument Technology was incorporated into the title of the College before it was finally established, and new buildings were provided at the Polytechnic financed by the Department of Education. The College was operational from October 1947 and ceased functioning as a separate entity in 1960 when the Polytechnic became a College of Advanced Technology (CAT) with higher entrance requirements. The final student intake was in 1957 and its courses were absorbed into the relevant CAT department.
Generated and retained in situ at City University.
Papers of the National College of Horology and Instrument Technology, 1946-1960, comprising Declaration of Trust, 1947, and Ministry of Education appointment of governors, 1949-56; governing body signed minutes, 1946-1960, with annual reports and accounts; Director's reports, 1948-1960, with brief history and register of students; annual accounts, 1947-1960; invoice book, 1947-1960; journal, 1947-1960; cash book and ledger, 1947-1960; ledger sheets, 1947-1960; correspondence, 1944-1950; Directors' attendance book, 1946-1950; propectuses and correspondence relating to courses, 1947-1957.
As indicated in Scope and Content above.
On written application to the University Librarian, City University.
Photocopying at the discretion of the University Librarian.
English.
Detailed List compiled by J. Teague; indexed in City University Special Collections Room card indexing system.
Public Record Office holds records created or inherited by the Department of Education and Science, and of related bodies, which include the following files relating to the College: ED165/38-39 minutes, 1950-1960; ED 165/40 premises file, 1946-1953; ED 165/183,37 general files, 1945-1947, 1957-1961.
Compiled by Janet Foster as part of the RSLP AIM25 Project. Source: J. Teague The City University A History (London, 1980) pp103-104. NCA rules for construction of personal, place and corporate names (1997), and ISAD (G), Second edition. Aug 2000 City University Clerkenwell England Europe Higher education institutions Horology Industry London Manufacturing industry Metal industry National College of Horology and Instrument Technology Northampton College of Advanced Technology Northampton Polytechnic Technical education Technological institutes UK Universities Western Europe Islington Educational institutions
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Generated and retained in situ at City University.
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Papers of the National College of Horology and Instrument Technology, 1946-1960, comprising Declaration of Trust, 1947, and Ministry of Education appointment of governors, 1949-56; governing body signed minutes, 1946-1960, with annual reports and accounts; Director's reports, 1948-1960, with brief history and register of students; annual accounts, 1947-1960; invoice book, 1947-1960; journal, 1947-1960; cash book and ledger, 1947-1960; ledger sheets, 1947-1960; correspondence, 1944-1950; Directors' attendance book, 1946-1950; propectuses and correspondence relating to courses, 1947-1957.
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As indicated in Scope and Content above.
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On written application to the University Librarian, City University.
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Photocopying at the discretion of the University Librarian.
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- English
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- Latin
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English.
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Detailed List compiled by J. Teague; indexed in City University Special Collections Room card indexing system.
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Public Record Office holds records created or inherited by the Department of Education and Science, and of related bodies, which include the following files relating to the College: ED165/38-39 minutes, 1950-1960; ED 165/40 premises file, 1946-1953; ED 165/183,37 general files, 1945-1947, 1957-1961.
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NCA rules for construction of personal, place and corporate names (1997), and ISAD (G), Second edition.
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- English