Prichard Lecture

Scope and Content

Typescript copy of lecture, given at the Ruhleben camp in Germany, on Greek and Byzantine art.

Administrative / Biographical History

Following the outbreak of World War One in 1914, male English civilians living in Germany were interned at Ruhleben, a former race track situated between Berlin and Spandau. Within the prisoner of war camp an English 'colony' was created, including a school, dramatic and musical societies, library, sports leagues, shops, and an internal mail service.

Access Information

Open

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Acquisition Information

Presented by S George H Phillips in April 1977.

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Collection level description.

Conditions Governing Use

Normal copyright restrictions apply.

Location of Originals

The original essay is at the Bodleian Library, Oxford.