A hundred years ago | Newcastle Armstrong college
A century ago, Armstrong College in Newcastle received two significant donations to enhance its library's collection. These included an oriental library collection from Gertrude Bell and a financial grant from the Nizam of Hyderabad for the acquisition of Indian literature.
Why it matters
This historical report highlights the long-standing academic and cultural ties between British institutions and historical figures from the Middle East and India.
London, October 4: Two valuable gifts of oriental interest to the College Library are announced by Dr. Cochrane, Chairman of the Governors of the Armstrong College, Newcastle. The first is a present by Lady Richmond of the Oriental Library by her sister Miss Gertrude Bell, and the second is a gift from the Nizam of Hyderabad of a thousand sterling for the purchase of books on India.
Published - October 05, 2026 04:44 am IST
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