Reference code: GB-0033-GAZ
Title: Roy Gazzard Papers
Dates of creation: c.1940-2008
Extent: 22 boxes
Held by: Durham University Library, Archives and Special Collections
Origination: Major Roy Gazzard (1923-2016)
Language:
English
Major Roy Gazzard was born in 1923 and educated at the Kingston-upon-Thames School of Art, School of Architecture. In 1942 he enlisted in the Royal Engineers, later transferring to the Glider Pilot Regiment and the Royal Education Corps. In 1951,
Gazzard was appointed Assistant Government Town Planner in the Survey Lands and Mines Department in Uganda. Whilst there, Gazzard was involved in establishing a Provincial Planning Office at Jinja and advised planners for new townships in the area.
He returned to the UK in 1954 and was appointed Architectural Representative in the Midlands of Barclays Bank Ltd.; his responsibilities included advising the local directors on development proposals and acquisition of new premises. In 1960 Gazzard
was appointed Chief Architect/Planner for the Peterlee Development Corporation, and in 1962 he transferred to the Killingworth New Town project. In June 1965 he was re-designated Director of Development for the Killingworth Development Group,
Northumberland County Council. Gazzard joined Durham University as a Lecturer in Geography in 1970 and continued until 1976 when he took leave to work as Under Secretary in the Department of the Environment. For the next three years, Gazzard worked
with the Community Land Act Advisory Team surveying sites for investigation by the Department of the Environment. He returned to Durham in 1979 to take up the position of Director of the Centre for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies. During this
time he worked as a consultant on redevelopment projects in Oman and even oversaw a thesis on Jeddah. He retired from the University in 1987 but retained honorary links. In 2002, Gazzard was appointed a Mayoral Bodyguard for the Mayor of Durham. He
died in Durham on 7 December 2016.
The archive contains the correspondence and papers of Major Roy Gazzard reflecting his work on UK New Towns, for Barclays Bank, in Uganda and Oman, and his career as a Urban Geography lecturer at Durham University. There are also many photographs
and negatives from his work abroad and in the U.K., including his time in the Army during the Second World War.
Presented by Gazzard's daughter Sarah Harris in 2013.
Open for consultation.
Permission to make any published use of material from the collection must be sought in advance from the Sub-Librarian, Special Collections (e-mail PG.Library@durham.ac.uk) and, where appropriate, from the copyright owner. The Library will assist
where possible with identifying copyright owners, but responsibility for ensuring copyright clearance rests with the user of the material.
This collection is arranged in 10 sections:
A. Personal Papers
B. Uganda
C. Barclays Bank
D. Killingworth Township
E. Durham University Career
F. Department of the Environment Career
G. Municipality of Sur, Oman
H. Jibroo/Muscat, Oman
I. Miscellaneous
J. Audio/Visual material
Appraised and catalogued by Lara Moon, 2014-2015.
Duplicates weeded during the cataloguing process.
Accruals possible.
Light box for negatives and tape player for cassettes.
Bibliography of partial photocopies found and books referred to within the collection.Bent, J. Theodore, and Bent, Mabel V.A.,
Southern Arabia, (London: Smith, Elder, 1900).
Collinson, R.L.,
World Bibliographical Series, (Uganda, Vol. 11), (Oxford: Clio Press, 1981).
Hawkins, Clifford W.,
The Dhow: an illustrated history of the Dhow and its world, (London: Nautical Publishing Co. Ltd.), 1977.
Hoyle, B.S., 'The Economic Expansion of Jinja, Uganda',
Geographical Review: The Journal of the American Geographical Society. Vol. 53, No. 3, 1963.
Jencks, Charles,
Bizarre Architecture, (New York: Rizzoli), 1979.
King, Graham, 'Green Belts: Leapfrogging the Metaphor',
The Planner, January 1991, p.8.
Landen, Robert G.,
Oman Since 1856: Disruptive Modernization in a Traditional Arab Society, (Princeton: Princeton University Press), 1967.
Lawless, Richard I.,
Tlemcen: Continuity and Change in an Algerian Islamic Town, (London: Bowker [for] the Centre for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies of the University of Durham), 1976.
Martin, Esmond Bradley, 'The Geography of Present-Day Smuggling in the Western Indian Ocean: The Case of the Dhow',
The Great Circle, Vol. 1, No. 2, 1979, p.18-35.
Martin, Esmond Bradley, 'The Decline of Omani Dhows',
The Great Circle, Vol. 2, No. 2, 1980, p.74-86.
McMaster, David N., 'The Colonial District Town in Uganda', in
Urbanisation and its Social Problems, (eds.) R.P. Bechuriale and J.M. Houston, (Oxford: Blackwell, 1970), p.330-351.
Miles, Samuel,
Country and Tribes of the Persian Gulf, (London: Harrison and Sons, 1919).
Pedgley, D.E., 'The Climate of Interior Oman',
The Meteorological Magazine, Vol. 99. No. 1171, 1970, p.29-37.
Persian Gulf Pilot: Comprising The Gulf of Omán and the Makrán Coast, originally compiled by Captain C.G. Constable and Lieutenant A.W. Stiff, late Indian Navy, (London: Printed for the Hydrographic Office,
Admiralty), (2nd-11th editions).
Peterson, John,
Oman in the Twentieth Century: Political Foundations of an Emerging State, (London: Croom Helm), 1978.
Skeet, Ian,
Muscat and Oman: The End of an Era, (London: Faber and Faber), 1974.
Townsend, John,
Oman: The Making of a Modern State, (London: Croom Helm), 1977.
Unknown, 'Oman's Renaissance',
MEED, 20 July 1973.
Ward, Philip,
Travels in Oman, (Cambridge: Oleander Press), 1987.
Wilkinson, J.C., 'A Sketch of the Historical Geography of the Trucial Oman down to the Beginning of the Sixteenth Century',
The Geographical Journal, Vol. 130, No. 3, 1964, p.337-349.
Wilkinson, J.C.,
Water and Tribal Settlement in South-East Arabia: A Study of the Aflaj of Oman, (Oxford: Clarendon Press, 1970).
Wilson, J. Brian, 'The Future City: Where is the City Going?',
The Planner, January 1991, p.9-11.
Personal PapersReference: GAZ/ADates of creation: 1939-2006
GAZ/A1 1969-1984
Newspaper articles about or by Gazzard and his career with some book reviews and draft articles, written by Gazzard. Includes articles from
The Valuer; The Architect; The Planner; The Guardian; Local Government News;
The Times; Sunderland Echo; Building Design; Durham County Advertiser; New Scientist;
Town and Country Planning; Rural Life: Quarterly Review;
GAZ/A2 1964
Newspaper cuttings and articles concerning the concept of a Linear City manifesto for the North-East, created by a group of local architects, city planners and politicians.
GAZ/A3 1939-2002
Testimonials and letters of appointment. Includes testimonials from the Stationers' Company's School (1939), Edward Mills Chartered Architect and the Architectural Association; letters of appointment from the Uganda Protectorate (1954), Barclays
Bank Ltd. (1960), Northumberland County Council (1970) and the Department of the Environment (1976).
GAZ/A4 1954-1986
Gazzard's Curriculum Vitae and career profiles from RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) and Durham University departmental reports. Also includes a photocopy of his passport from 1985.
GAZ/A5 1973-2005
Correspondence, newspaper articles and photographs concerning housing developments in Durham City, mainly focused on the Walkergate area and South Street. With a bound copy of a report on “Housing Land Availability in
and around Durham City 1973”, written by Gazzard.
GAZ/A6 2002-2006
Newspaper cuttings, general information and photographs concerning the Durham Mayoral Bodyguards. Includes the memoirs of Norman Donkin MBE from his time as a Mayoral Bodyguard.
GAZ/A7 c.1995
Several drafts, handwritten and typed, of Gazzard's article entitled
“I Know My Place” about the difficulties of town planning in the North East, using Peterlee as a prime example.
GAZ/A8 1998-2002
Letters and articles concerning the architect Victor Pasmore, including an obituary and a photograph of Pasmore's Pavilion in Peterlee.
GAZ/A9 1958-2002
Letters to Gazzard from various including: The Architectural Press concerning publication of Gazzard's book (1954); Stacey International Publishers concerning a copy of
Yemen in the 18th and 19th Centuries (1992); Palestine Exploration Fund concerning photographs Gazzard took during his military service in Palestine (1992,1993); University of Newcastle concerning a RIBA symposium and
the Cookson Research Project (1994); The Second World War Experience Centre concerning a deposit to their archives from Gazzard (2001); The Memoir Club concerning Gazzard's memoirs (2002); Edward Samples concerning RIBA Northern Region (2002).
Together with 6 blank cards with sketched depictions of street scenes in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
GAZ/A10 September 2005
Documents relating to a joint international conference of the European Association for Middle Eastern Studies (EURAMES) and the British Society for Middle Eastern Studies (BRISMES) entitled “Renaissance, Representation
and Identity”. Includes: a conference invitation; list of participants; conference guide and brochures for books and journals on Middle Eastern studies.
UgandaReference: GAZ/BDates of creation: 1915-1999
Gazzard was appointed Assistant Government Town Planner in the Survey Lands and Mines Department in Uganda between 1950-1954 but kept close ties with the department upon his return to the UK. Whilst in Uganda, Gazzard was involved in establishing
a Provincial Planning Office at Jinja, and helped form a team to prepare a regional plan of the eastern province of the country. He also advised on the location of major industries and was involved in the preparation of urban planning schemes for a
new township at Jinja.
GAZ/B1 1950-1954
Personal papers from Gazzard's time in Uganda including: ration cards and tickets, letters home to his parents, driving permit, programme for the opening of Entebbe Airport and royal visits, and event invitations.
GAZ/B2 1950-1982
Correspondence regarding Gazzard's time in Uganda and his continued interest there after his return to the UK. Letters to Gazzard from various include: Thelma Routh concerning the pictures of Masaka (1950); Ephraim Baguna asking for a loan of
money; Harrington Kasozi asking for a loan of money (1952); Dr B.S. Hoyle from the University of Southampton concerning material on Jinja (1975); Bidandi Ssali concerning Gazzard's offer of aid for the re-development of Uganda (1979); B.D. Barber of
the Overseas Development Administration concerning Gazzard's request for an appointment in Uganda (1979); M. Evans of Durham University informing Gazzard that his request for a grant was denied (1980); Shafiq Arain, High Commissioner of the Republic
of Uganda concerning Gazzard's return to Uganda (1982).
GAZ/B3 1950-1999
Newspaper articles on architecture, town planning and urban development in Uganda as well as articles on Ugandan government in the 1980s after Idi Amin. Includes a supplement to
The Times to celebrate Ugandan independence (1962) and an issue of PM Communications Reporting about the East African Community (1999).
GAZ/B4 1915-1955
Presumably draft articles by Gazzard on Ugandan architecture, the Jinja township and development. Also includes an extract from
“Professor Simpson's report on Sanitary matters in the East Africa Protectorate, Uganda” about the cotton district (1915).
GAZ/B5 1975-1981
Documents concerning the Churches Community Development Consultancy (CCDC). Includes information pamphlets, a copy of the trust deed for the CCDC, accounts for 1977-1978, letters to Gazzard regarding a visit from a Ugandan architect, newsletters
and an article on cathedrals and churches in Uganda by Gordon Cook.
GAZ/B6 1951
Plans of Jinja and the Busoga District in Uganda. Includes a copy of the Busoga District Plan (1951).
GAZ/B7
Printed Material
GAZ/B7/1 1951
Town and Country Planning Ordinance for the Uganda Protectorate.
GAZ/B7/2 1952
The Uganda Calender (sic).
GAZ/B7/3 1954
Ringbound
“Guide to Uganda”published by the Department of Information, Uganda.
GAZ/B7/4 [1954]
Ringbound
“Picture Book of Uganda”.
GAZ/B7/5 1954
The Uganda Calender (sic), with “Best Wishes for a Happy Christmas from Joy & Roy, Sarah & Mark. To Grandma & Grandad” written on the front in Gazzard's hand.
GAZ/B7/6 1955
The Uganda Calender (sic).
GAZ/B7/7 July 1953
Copy of Gazzard's article
“The Specification of Structural Standards in African Housing”.
GAZ/B7/8 1968
Article by W.T.W. Morgan on
“Urbanisation in Kenya: Origins and Trends”.
GAZ/B7/9 1949
Book entitled
“Uganda 1949” produced and published by the public relations and social welfare department of the Uganda government.
GAZ/B7/10 c.1950s
Multi-fold colour brochure entitled
“Visit East Africa” with a map on the reverse.
GAZ/B7/11 May 1982
Booklet entitled
“Current research on East Africa: A catalogue of Doctoral Dissertations, 1970-1982”.
GAZ/B7/12 November 1956
Booklet entitled
“Something about Jinja, Uganda”by C. Martin OBE, Town Clerk, Jinja.
GAZ/B7/13 1955
Journal entitled
“Jinja Transformed” by Cyril and Rhona Sofer.
GAZ/B7/14 c.1979
Copy of the printed
“Economic and Social Policy of the Uganda National Liberation Front”.
GAZ/B7/15 October 1979
Report on rehabilitating the economy of Uganda after the overthrow of military government as prepared by the Uganda Consultative Group entitled
“White Paper on the report by Commonwealth team of experts”.
GAZ/B7/16 June 1979
Volume one of the report on
“The Rehabilitation of the Economy of Uganda”.
GAZ/B7/17 June 1979
Volume two, part I of the report on
“The Rehabilitation of the Economy of Uganda”.
GAZ/B7/18 June 1979
Volume two, part II of the report on
“The Rehabilitation of the Economy of Uganda”.
GAZ/B8 c.1950s
Black and white printed photographs from Gazzard's time in Uganda, mainly of the Jinja area, many unidentified.
GAZ/B8/1 1958
Model of New Jinja Town Hall, to be built.
GAZ/B8/2 20 September 1951
Grain conditioning factory, Jinja.
GAZ/B8/3 8 July 1957
Eastern province administration HQ, Mbale.
GAZ/B8/4 c.1950s
Night view of the proposed cathedral in Mbale.
GAZ/B8/5 c.1950s
Aerial view of Jinja.
GAZ/B8/6 c.1950s
Aerial view of Jinja.
GAZ/B8/7 c.1950s
Model of the proposed cathedral in Mbale.
GAZ/B8/8 c.1950s
Unidentified.
GAZ/B8/9 c.1950s
Schoolroom.
GAZ/B8/10 c.1950s
Man with a drill.
GAZ/B8/11 c.1950s
Men with a motorbike.
GAZ/B8/12 c.1950s
Building site.
GAZ/B8/13 c.1950s
Men on building site.
GAZ/B8/14 c.1950s
View through a doorway.
GAZ/B8/15 c.1950s
People standing outside a hut.
GAZ/B8/16 c.1950s
Inside a hut.
GAZ/B8/17 c.1950s
Inside a hut.
GAZ/B8/18 c.1950s
Unidentified hut.
GAZ/B8/19 c.1950s
Entrance to a hut.
GAZ/B8/20 c.1950s
View out of a hut.
GAZ/B8/21 1953
Lit-up bridge.
GAZ/B8/22 1953
Illuminations in the shape of a crown.
GAZ/B8/23 1953
Illuminations in the shape of a crown.
GAZ/B8/24 1953
Illuminations in the shape of a crown at night.
GAZ/B8/25 1953
Letters E.R. illuminated on a dam.
GAZ/B8/26 1953
Illuminations in the shape of a crown.
GAZ/B8/27 1953
View of an illuminated crown in a village.
GAZ/B8/28 June 1953
“Pink Strings and Ceiling Wax. Coronation celebration”.
GAZ/B8/29 1953
Unidentified driveway entrance with E.R. and a crown on top.
GAZ/B8/30 1953
Unidentified driveway entrance with E.R. and a crown on top.
GAZ/B8/31 1953
Illuminations in the shape of a crown.
GAZ/B8/32 c.1950s
Unidentified dwelling.
GAZ/B8/33 c.1950s
Field.
GAZ/B8/34 c.1950s
Unidentified.
GAZ/B8/35 c.1950s
Owen Falls Dam - under construction.
GAZ/B8/36-43 c.1950s
Negatives of Jinja and redevelopment plans.
BarclaysReference: GAZ/CDates of creation: 1954-1960
Gazzard was appointed Chief Architect for Barclays Midlands Bank Ltd. in 1954 until 1960. His responsibilities included advising the local directors on central area development proposals throughout the Midlands, and on the selection of sites and
the acquisition of premises. Gazzard was instrumental in the redesign of the Banking Hall in the Birmingham High Street branch, which was one of the first banks to have escalators in use. Gazzard's work at Barclays introduced many new programmes and
ways of updating the bank and he became known for his progressive designs.
GAZ/C1 1957-1960
Correspondence between Gazzard and various regarding his work for Barclays Bank. Includes: L. Taverniers from the Banque de Bruxelles concerning drive-in banking (1957) and his visit to the bank (1958); Barclays Bank Circular concerning the first
computer in a British bank (1959).
GAZ/C2 1956-1962
Newspaper articles about Gazzard's designs and constructions whilst working for Barclays Bank, mainly concerning the new banking hall at the Birmingham High Street branch.
GAZ/C3 c.1950s
Plans of Barclays Bank Brighton branch and item specifications for products introduced by Gazzard. Items include: Gibson clocks; Gensign clocks; Mortice locking latch.
GAZ/C4 1951-1960
Adverts and newspaper articles concerning drive-in banking, an idea Gazzard was interested in introducing to Barclays.
GAZ/C5 c.1950s
Notes, typed and written presumably by Gazzard, on designs and ideas for the redevelopment of the Birmingham High Street branch of Barclays Bank.
GAZ/C6 1950s
Brochures for safes and other bank products. Manufacturers include: John Tann; F. Knight & Co.; Burgot; LeFebure; James Hill & Co.
GAZ/C7 1960
Various documents regarding Barclays Bank including copies of the coat of arms, data cards and a syllabus/regulations for the banking and trustee examinations (1960).
GAZ/C8 1954-1960
Photographs, colour prints
GAZ/C8/1 1959
Exterior of Barclays Bank in Pershore.
GAZ/C8/2 1959
Exterior of Barclays Bank in Pershore.
GAZ/C8/3 1959
Rear exterior of Barclays Bank in Pershore.
GAZ/C8/4 c.1950s
Exterior of Barclays Bank in Stratford-upon-Avon.
GAZ/C8/5 c.1950s
Exterior of Barclays Bank in Stratford-upon-Avon.
GAZ/C8/6 c.1950s
Exterior of Barclays Bank in Stratford-upon-Avon.
GAZ/C8/7 c.1950s
Exterior of Barclays Bank in Stratford-upon-Avon.
GAZ/C8/8 c.1950s
Exterior of Barclays Bank in Stratford-upon-Avon.
GAZ/C8/9 c.1950s
Exterior of Barclays Bank in Stratford-upon-Avon.
GAZ/C8/10 c.1950s
Exterior of Barclays Bank in Stratford-upon-Avon.
GAZ/C8/11 c.1950s
Exterior of Barclays Bank in Stratford-upon-Avon.
GAZ/C8/12 1959
Staff at work in the Coseley branch of Barclays Bank.
GAZ/C8/13 1959
Exterior of the Barclays Bank in Coseley.
GAZ/C8/14 c.1950s
Tellers area in the Birmingham branch of Barclays Bank.
GAZ/C8/15 c.1950s
Unidentified glass partitioned room in the Birmingham branch of Barclays Bank.
GAZ/C8/16 c.1950s
Banker's till in the Birmingham branch of Barclays Bank.
GAZ/C8/17 c.1950s
Banker's tills in the Birmingham branch of Barclays Bank.
GAZ/C8/18 c.1950s
Teller's chair in the Birmingham branch of Barclays Bank.
GAZ/C8/19 c.1950s
Ceiling of the Birmingham branch of Barclays Bank.
GAZ/C8/20 c.1950s
Table with a geometric design.
GAZ/C8/21 c.1950s
Unidentified meeting rooms in the Birmingham branch of Barclays Bank.
GAZ/C8/22 c.1950s
Elaborate double doorway in the Birmingham branch of Barclays Bank.
GAZ/C8/23 c.1950s
Interior of the Birmingham Foreign Branch.
GAZ/C8/24 c.1950s
Interior of the great banking hall in the Birmingham branch of Barclays Bank.
GAZ/C8/25 c.1950s
Exterior of the Colmore Row [Birmingham] branch of Barclays Bank.
GAZ/C8/26 c.1950s
Side elevation of the American National Bank, Texas.
GAZ/C8/27 c.1950s
Front elevation of the American National Bank, Texas.
GAZ/C8/28 c.1950s
Interior of the American National Bank, Texas.
GAZ/C8/29 c.1950s
'Drive-in banking' on the basement floor of the American National Bank, Texas.
GAZ/C8/30 c.1950s
'Drive-in' banking at the Banque de Bruxelles.
GAZ/C8/31 c.1950s
A clerk checking paperwork via CCTV at the Banque de Bruxelles.
GAZ/C8/32-45 c.1950s
Unidentified photographs concerning Barclays Bank branches and staff including interiors, the placing of a weather vane and a building model.
GAZ/C8/46 c.1950s
Unidentified photograph. Handwritten on back in pencil“Hamburger Sparkasse v.1864”.
GAZ/C8/47-55 c.1950s
Unidentified photographs of branches (interior and exterior) of Barclays Bank.
Killingworth TownshipReference: GAZ/DDates of creation: 1959-2009
Gazzard was appointed as Chief Architect for the Killingworth Township in 1962. He later became Director of Development for the Killingworth Development Group, Northumberland County Council in 1965 until 1970. During this time he helped create a
new citadel [town centre] planning design and devised an extended housing plan for the new town. Gazzard wanted to conduct a social experiment with the residents of the town to ensure their needs were being met with the new plans/developments. This
enabled him to incorporate the social elements of urban development as well as the economic and geographic. By creating a Social Services Committee and endorsing local projects, such as Communicare, Gazzard was able to become more involved in the
new town as a community not just as a development project.
GAZ/D1 1967x2007
Personal papers relating to Killingworth. Includes: a postcard from Gazzard and his wife to a [Mrs Chapman?] inviting her for a sherry on Sunday; programme for the Housing Medal Awards 1967, for which Killingworth won a prize; invitation to a
service of celebration at the Church of the Holy Family in Killingworth (2007), together with the order of service.
GAZ/D2 1963-1972
Information, collated by Gazzard, on Killingworth. Includes a copy of traditional Geordie folk songs; Killingworth family tree and coat of arms; typed extract from
“A History of Coal” by W. Fordyce regarding Killingworth Colliery; typed document entitled “Traditional Culture” by W. Fisher Cassie discussing the traditional culture in
Killingworth; typed document entitled “Killingworth Township” dated 8 May 1967; information booklet, produced by Northumberland County Education Committee, on Interests and Activities in the Killingworth Township
1971-1972; typed document from the Killingworth Development Group entitled “Killingworth in Outline”, dated 1 December 1972; copy of “The Novocastrian” with an article on
Killingworth Township by Philip Gusack (May 1965).
GAZ/D3 1960-1966
Documents concerning the North Killingworth Comprehensive Development Area. Includes a printed timeline of the development programme indicating the building phases of the township; a table of the authorised establishment (1966); a diagram of
coordination with other authorities; a diagram of the operational network; a copy of the North East programme for regional development and growth (1963); draft proposals, memoranda and meeting notes.
GAZ/D4 1959-1966
Several revised versions of the Killingworth Township Comprehensive Development Area Written Statement. Versions from 1959, 1960, 1964 and 1966.
GAZ/D5 1962-1968
Maps and Plans of the Killingworth Township. Includes: annotated drawings of the development plan; transport maps; schematic plans; land use maps; residential areas map; South East Northumberland proposed development pattern map; Killingworth
Village redevelopment proposal plans; map of Killingworth as shown in the wider region.
GAZ/D6 1963-1967
Official memoranda and correspondence between Gazzard and various. Includes: draft memo on a meeting held between the Killingworth Central Area Plan team and the County Planning Officer (25 January 1963); memo on the proposed layout of major
roads (5 February 1963); memo on shopping requirements (20 March 1963); explanatory memo on the Local Employment Bill (19 April 1963); memo on Industrial Re-location (8 July 1963); letter from Gazzard to J.B. Ross, County Planning Officer regarding
a meeting of the Ministry of Housing (29 October 1963); letter from J.B. Ross to E.P. Harvey, Clerk of the County Council, regarding contributions to statutory undertakers at Killingworth (12 November 1963); memo on a proposed revision to current
development proposals (14 November 1963); memo on South East Northumberland within the context of the Government White Paper (6 January 1964); memo from E.O. to D.D. commenting on the Harley draft document to be issued to developers (6 January
1967); letters from the Ministry of Housing and Local Government regarding the Housing Subsidies Act 1967 (July 1967); letter from Gazzard to N.H. Rankin regarding Killingworth (14 August 1967).
GAZ/D7 1962-1970
Draft and official reports regarding Killingworth. Includes: reports on design intentions for Industry; director of development's quinquennial review; community attitudes in Killingworth; estimated traffic flows; total energy installation;
shopping requirements; population and social survey; estate management; town centre; housing; and general progress reports. Also includes a bound report on Natural Gas Total Energy Proposals for Killingworth, created by Merz and McLellan, consulting
engineers (GAZ/D7b).
GAZ/D8 1961-1971
Financial documents regarding the Killingworth development. Includes: financial reviews; expenditure expenses; tables of financial allocation; cost analysis reports; project global costings.
GAZ/D9 1963-1969
Documents regarding the Killingworth Social Services Committee. Includes: meeting minutes; memos; report on the provision of children's playgrounds; report on education; list of work covered by the committee; notes on membership; draft document
setting out formation of the committee.
GAZ/D10 1965-1974
Documents regarding Gazzard's social development plan - Communicare. Includes proposals for communicare and recreational facilities (swimming pools, parks, community centres etc.); information on the creation of a communicare centre; Killingworth
Christian Council circulars regarding social events organised with Communicare; typed article on the concept of Communicare; report by Dennis Pain on the Communicare concept; newspaper articles; information booklets on Communicare and the
Killingworth Christian Council; booklet for the official opening of the Communicare health centre and library in Killingworth (1974).
GAZ/D11 1962-1967
Documents regarding the development of the Killingworth Citadel [town centre]. Includes building plans; development reports; memos; draft statement of intention for the Citadel; accommodation schedules; design brief.
GAZ/D12 1962-1969
Documents regarding housing in Killingworth. Includes information booklet on deck housing in Killingworth; report on housing layout theory with maps and annotated plans; draft reports on housing and population; interim housing report; housing
design intentions; table of lands available for housing; memo on high density housing; housing completion timelines and schedules; population, housing and density figures.
GAZ/D13 [c.1970s]
Draft articles for inclusion in the Killingworth Township Handbook, together with information digest; a final draft revision of the handbook; and a bound final product.
GAZ/D14 1963-1970
Papers and articles, written by Gazzard, relating to Killingworth. Articles include:
“An Introduction to the Killingworth Planning Proposals” published in the Northern Architect, May/June 1963; “Cramlington and Killingworth”, 7 May
1964; “Killingworth Township - Northumberland County Council's New Town”; notes on a lecture given by Gazzard at the University of Leeds, January 1965; “The Problems of Starting a New
Town”, 1968; “Northern New Towns in the Regional Context”, published for the Second Annual Convention of the Concrete Society, April 1969; “New Towns of North East England”,
published for the British Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Meeting, 1970.
GAZ/D15 1967-1987
Newspaper articles about the Killingworth development. Includes articles from:
Local Government Chronicle on social life in Killingworth (1967); The Financial Timeson housing (1968); Sunday Times on Killingworth's skyline (1968);
Gas World on Total Energy (1969); The Journal on nominations for a Civic Trust Award (1969); The Chronicle on the redevelopment of Killingworth Town Centre
(1969); The Architects' Journal building study on the Killingworth church and youth centre, and North-West quadrant housing area (1969); The Daily Telegraph profiling Killingworth
development (1971); The Guardian on Killingworth and Cramlington as New Towns (1972); New Statesmen on the development's positive effects on residents' life (1975); The Times on declining technology (1980, fighting crime (1987); copy of Northern Architect journal with a progress report on Killingworth Township (1970).
GAZ/D16 1961-1968
Selected County Planning Office reports that concern the Killingworth Comprehensive Development Area Plan. Reports on meetings with the sub-committee; staffing; town centre development; housing; land allocation; Interim policy reviews.
GAZ/D17 February 1972 - December 1974
Several editions of Killingworth's local newspaper
“Platform” covering local news and events in Killingworth.
GAZ/D18 [c.1985]
Photocopy of a handwritten dissertation on Killingworth by an unknown author. Missing the title page but it has a preface which thanks Gazzard for “his encouragement and help in supplying much of the material
used”.
GAZ/D19 April 1988
Photocopy of a research paper entitled
“The Demolition of Killingworth Towers: An analysis of perspectives and an investigation into their influence upon the decision making process”, written by Paul Barnard for a BA degree in Town and Country Planning,
University of Newcastle.
GAZ/D20 c.2009
Ringbound draft copy of a manuscript entitled
“The New Technopolis: Streets in the Sky or Corridors of Hell?” by John R. Topping. Documents memories of a child growing up in Killingworth and the social history of the period after development. Gives great detail
of the history of Killingworth and the planning of the new township.
GAZ/D21 [ca.1960s]
Collection of black and white colour prints and negatives of Killingworth plans and buildings.
Durham University CareerReference: GAZ/EDates of creation: 1965-1986
Gazzard joined Durham University's Geography department in 1970 as a lecturer. He mainly specialised in urban geography and town planning with a special interest in new towns, on which he wrote a paper in 1973. The majority of his University
career papers concern the modules he taught, including relevant newspaper articles and papers, as well as a significant amount of written and typed lecture notes. He took leave in 1976 to become Under Secretary for the Department of the Environment
for 3 years. He returned to the university in 1979 and continued teaching until his retirement in 1987.
GAZ/E1 [1970x1986]
Course information and module syllabuses for modules taught by Gazzard.
GAZ/E2 [1970x1976]
Handwritten lecture notes, written by Gazzard, covering various subjects of urban geography.
GAZ/E3 [1970x1986]
Papers concerning New Towns including handwritten notes for seminars and lectures and photocopies of articles and books.
GAZ/E4 [1970x1986]
Papers concerning planning laws including handwritten notes for seminars and lectures; newspaper articles; photocopies of articles and books; annotated press notices from the Department of the Environment; typescript of a lecture
“Town Planning Thought as a Body of Knowledge”from John Ferris; breakdown of Newcastle-upon-Tyne's city planning department.
GAZ/E5 [1970x1986]
Papers concerning housing patterns including module breakdown; handwritten notes for seminars and lectures; newspaper articles; photocopies of articles and books; an inaugural lecture from the president of RIBA (1973); papers from the Building
Employers Federation entitled
“Building - The Nation's Needs”.
GAZ/E6 [1970x1986]
Papers concerning the Built Environment including photocopies of articles and book; handwritten notes for seminars and lectures; copy of
“The Geographer and Urban Studies” by David Thorpe; photocopy of the Skyline Protection Bill; copy of “The Future Pattern of Towns” by Wilfred Burns; press release from the Tyne and
Wear County Council; Statens Planverk publication of “Principles for urban planning with respect to road safety”.
GAZ/E7 1965-1973
Papers concerning an option lecture on The Geography of Government including newspaper articles; handwritten notes; map of local government areas; typescript of a speech given by Leslie B. Ginsburg, Planning Advisor, at the International Town
Planning conference in Versailles (May 1971), entitled
“City and Region”; typed notes on the economic planning machinery in the regions; article by D.J. Robertson entitled “The Relationship between Physical and Economic Planning”
(1965); handwritten timeline of “Significant planning texts”; photocopy of “The Maud Report” (1969); annotated index of functions of Local Authorities in England and Wales.
GAZ/E8 1980-1985
Newspaper articles concerning urban redevelopment in London, mainly around the Canary Wharf development and the building of the National Theatre on the South Bank.
GAZ/E9 1980
Papers concerning a city profile of Birmingham including handwritten seminar and lecture notes; typed article by an unknown author entitled
“Birmingham; Twentieth Century City”; special report in The Times about the city.
GAZ/E10 1980-1982
Papers concerning enterprise zones including photocopies of articles from
Building Design and Planner News; maps of proposed enterprise zones in Newcastle, Manchester and Corby; information booklet from the Department of the Environment (April 1981);
information booklet about the Hartlepool Enterprise Zone; newspaper articles (including a Times Special Report, 1982).
GAZ/E11 1969
Articles and papers concerning transport and planning including newspaper articles; handwritten notes for seminars and lectures; paper by William Solesbury and Alan Townsend entitled
“Transportation Studies and British Planning Practice”; typescript of a speech by the earl of Lauderdale advocating a radical reappraisal of Britain's main transport axes; information on the Tyneside Passenger
Transport Authority.
GAZ/E12 1970-1983
Papers concerning inner cities.
First file contains newspaper articles; handwritten notes for seminars and lectures;
“Spitalfields: An urban trail” guidebook; printed copy of the “Policy for Inner Cities”, “Inner Urban Areas Act 1978” and a DOE Urban Programme
Circular No. 18 “Capital and Non-Capital Projects starting in 1979/80”; photocopied articles; copy of the Town and Country Planning magazine, volume 48 No.1, entitled
“Still Waiting in the Inner City” (April 1979); map of the inner city area in the UK; two booklets on the Inner City Partnership Programme 1979-1982; Draft Strategy from the Newcastle/Gateshead Inner City
Partnership (August 1979).
Second file contains papers written on Inner Cities including a general briefing from the Department of the Environment (May 1978); a draft paper on
“Degeneration in the Inner City” by J. Hodgson, A. Jewson, M. McNulty (1980); an unknown annotated paper on “The changing shape of the planning process and the future role of the planner
in it”; document of case studies from the DOE on “Industry in the Inner City” (1978); typescript of a presentation of a paper on “The Contribution of the Inner Area Programmes to
the Improvement of the Inner City Environment” (December 1979).
GAZ/E13 1968
Papers concerning a conference, to discuss “Management and Administration in the Local Government Service”, held at The Institute of Local Government Studies, University of Birmingham. Includes a report on the
conference; a discussion paper on Management and Administration in the Local Government Service; an introductory note on programme budgeting; and annotated notes on a RIBA seminar on Managing the Environment.
GAZ/E14 September 1971
Copy of an MA Dissertation by A.D.H. Leishman entitled
“New Town Politics: a comparative analysis of decision-making in the creation and development of six new towns in north-eastern England”. Gazzard is mentioned in the acknowledgments as the man
“whose ideas provoked this study”.
GAZ/E15 1973
2 draft copies of Gazzard's publication entitled
“Six New Towns of Northumbria”, one loose leaf copy with annotations (E15a) and another bound version with an envelope enclosing negatives of maps and illustrations (E15b).
Department of the Environment CareerReference: GAZ/FDates of creation: 1976-1979
Gazzard acted as Under Secretary to the Department of the Environment (DOE) between 1976-1979. During his time there Gazzard was employed as Head of the Community Land Act Advisory Team, who surveyed contested sites and advised the DOE on actions
to take upon them. After his return to Durham University in 1979 he remained a consultant to the Secretary of State for the DOE working on planning disputes, mainly in the North East.
GAZ/F1 1976-1979
Papers concerning Community Land Act Advisory Team Site Visits separated into regions: West Midlands, Yorkshire and Humber, South East, GLP London, North West, Northern and Community Land Spends. Included in each regional file are maps and plans;
correspondence; applications for Loan Sanctions; handwritten notes; official documentation of site valuation. Together with two bundles of fact cards for Northern sites and a file of site evaluations for the Northern Region.
GAZ/F2 1975-79
Research on the Community Land Act 1975. Photocopied newspaper and magazine articles including
The Times; Estates Gazette; Town and Country Planning; Construction News; Building Week;
New Society; The Economist; Daily Telegraph; Ecologist Quarterly; Northern Echo;
The Architect's Journal.
GAZ/F3 1976-1979
Papers from Gazzard's time as Head of the Community Land Act Advisory Team. Includes memos; handwritten and typed notes; analysis of land sanctions; typescript of seminars where Gazzard spoke about the Community Land Act; speaking notes;
correspondence regarding events Gazzard spoke at.
GAZ/F4 1974
Photocopy of a published study by the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors entitled
“The Land Problem - a fresh approach”.
GAZ/F5 1981-1982
Durham University geography student papers on the Community Land Act. Includes a thesis proposal from Brian Goswell (1982); a dissertation entitled
“The Community Land Act and Development in the Borough of Luton” by Philip D.M. Hurd (1981) and a dissertation entitled “Land at Cheveley Park, Belmont, Durham for Disposal Under the
'Community Land Act' 1974/5” by Alastair Donald Giles Lennox.
GAZ/F6 1988-89
Papers concerning the planning application appeal by Mr A.G. Fothergill to Castle Morpeth Borough Council for the erection of a 3 bed detached house at 159 Runnymeade Road, Darras Hall Estate.
File A includes correspondence discussing the appeal by Mr Fothergill; Planning Inspectorate reports; proof of evidence; statements and planning policy guidelines.
File B includes maps and plans of the proposal.
File C includes copies of Ponteland/Darras Hall Interim Local Plan (1975), Key Issues Report (1983), and written statement (1987); Darras Hall Estate Trust Deed abstract booklet; a Report of a Local Inquiry into Objections to the Plan (1988);
Darras Hall Estate Bye-laws booklet (1981) and the Planning Handbook from Castle Morpeth Borough Council.
The envelope includes photographs of the proposed site and surrounding area.
3 files and an envelope
GAZ/F7 1973-1985
Department of the Environment press releases.
5 files
GAZ/F8 1979
Report from the Environment Board, Department of the Environment, on
“Environmental Education in Urban Areas”. Gazzard is listed as a “Chief Professional Adviser to the Environment Board”.
Municipality of Sur, OmanReference: GAZ/GDates of creation: 1972-2000
During his time as Director of the Centre for Middle Eastern and Islamic Studies at Durham University, Gazzard showed an interest in urban redevelopment in the Middle East. He opened communication channels with Oman and was asked to work there as
a consultant on the Sur Development Plan. Gazzard became a member of the Anglo-Omani society and kept in regular contact with officials there. He also encouraged his students to explore the wider area of the Persian Gulf and its history as part of
his lectures at Durham university.
GAZ/G1 1972-1999
Correspondence between Gazzard and various addressees discussing Gazzard's work as a town planner in Sur and his links with Oman after his departure, many letters regarding maps and plans of Sur. Includes letters from: Sir William Halcrow &
Partners (1972-81); John R. Harris Architects (1972-1991); J. Townsend (1973-75); D.W. Stancombe of The British Council (June 1973); P.M.H. Agnew of BP Eastern Agencies (June 1973); Hunting Surveys Limited (1973-75); Royal Geographical Society
(September 1973); Ministry of Defence (1972-80); Meteorological Office (1973); Renardet-Sauti Engineering (1973-76); Karim Ahmed Al Haremi, Minister of Development in Oman (1973-74); British Museum (1974); EPD Consultants (1974-75); Michael Rice and
Company (1974); Mervyn Underhill (1974); BBC (1974-1975); Kenneth Roden (1974-76); The British Library (1980).
GAZ/G2 1973-2000
Newspaper and magazine articles about Sur and Oman with some about Islamic art. Includes: Abecor Country Reports on Oman (April 1986 + February 1988);
The Times Special Report on Oman (1975 and 1976); perspective article on 'The Art of Islam' from Building Design (March 1976); article on 'The Splendour of Islam' by Michael Levey in
Observer Magazine (April 1976).
GAZ/G3 [c.1970s]
Maps and plans of the municipality of Sur with wider maps of Oman and the Arabian Gulf. Includes a geological map of the Oman mountains; Sultanate of Oman soil map; Municipality of Sur geomorphology map; maps of the Bir and Lagoon districts of
Sur.
GAZ/G4 1973-1987
Papers relating to land surveys of Sur and the surrounding areas. Includes correspondence between Gazzard and Surveyors (Hunting Surveys Ltd., 1973-1975; Ministry of Defence, 1974; United States Department of the Interior, 1974-80; National
Remote Sensing Centre, 1987; NPA, 1987) regarding orders for land survey maps and information about their services.
GAZ/G5 1979
Handwritten copies of 5 student essays, presumably from Durham University, entitled
“An Examination towards the thesis that the Phoenicians originated in the Persian Gulf”. Essays by Graham Duncan; N. Harris; Angela Heyworth; V.J. Enever and Tracey Hough.
GAZ/G6 1973-1975
Papers relating to Gazzard's accounts during his time in Sur. Includes invoices for aerial survey photographs; request for reimbursement of expenses; invoices for charts; draft orders from the government of Oman.
GAZ/G7 1973-1974
Papers regarding land reservations required by the government of Oman in Sur for each department. Includes correspondence between Gazzard and the government ministers; schedule of reservations required and land requisition tables.
GAZ/G8 1973
Memorandums and local orders for the Municipality of Sur.
9 memorandums from the planning consultant, Municipality of Sur, regarding: Ayqa ferry; Suq; Police cantonment; Hydrographic survey; proposed housing area; town roads system; fisheries potential; solar energy and desalination; a ground survey.
Local Orders No. 2-9 made by the Municipal Council, by consent of His Majesty Al-Sultan Al-Moazzam. Local Orders on Public health control; the establishment and inspection of slaughtering sites and animal slaughter organization; the organization
of markets; cleansing and usage organization of public places; licensing and inspection of crafts and simple trades; licensing, proper management and cleanliness of public rest and entertainment places and the organization of closing times; planting
and probing road trees, public gardens, parks, recreation grounds, sports grounds and children's parks; custody of stray animals.
GAZ/G9 [c.1970s]
Research, collated by Gazzard, on Sur. Includes a typed article on
“The Janabat”; an introductory profile of the Municipality of Sur; a case study of an Arab gulf port [Sur]; extract from an unknown source with an article on “Rural Municipalities in
Oman”; photocopy from an unknown source detailing life and people in Sur; 'confidential' article on Minorities in Oman; copy of a BSc. Geography dissertation by G.R. Willis entitled “A study of the growth and
development of Sur, a town in the Sultanate of Oman”.
GAZ/G10 [c.1970s]
Research, collated by Gazzard, on Oman. Includes a photocopy from an unknown source surveying Oman; typed document about the geography of the Arabian peninsula; annotated document with heading
“The Problem” discussing the geography of Oman; copy of the Sultanate of Oman's notes on current and forthcoming major projects (May 1975); collection of articles on the development of a capital region in Oman;
typed article [by Dr R.I. Lawless] on the Sultanate of Oman (1973).
GAZ/G11 [c.1970s]
Reports on Sur, presumably written or collated by Gazzard. Includes an annotated photocopy of an article by Gazzard entitled
“The Municipality of Sur in the Sultanate of Oman: An urban place in its cultural context”; annotated report of a TPD team survey; annotated article about local craft seen at Sur; typed notes on the identification
of local craft with a drawing (November 1973); report on soil fertility and fertilizer practice in northern Oman (March 1975); report on limestone from Sur; University of Durham meteorological report of Sur; geological reconnaissance (1975); report
on the water supply in Sur, addressed to Mervyn Underhill; Khasab Project; report on land tenure and labour (July 1974); report of the Danish Archaeological expedition to Oman (1972-1973); Development Recommendations concerning the Falaj Settlements
of Northern Oman (January 1975).
GAZ/G12 [c.1970s]
Notes and draft articles, presumably written by Gazzard. Includes: a draft article on The Town of Sur; handwritten notes on J.G. Lorimer's article on the Persian Gulf; handwritten notes on the present topographical settlement pattern; annotated
typed notes on Oman in the global context; handwritten drafts of the Sur Development Plan; 2 annotated copies of a typed article entitled
“A Wilayat Revisited” with a photocopy of a published version.
GAZ/G13 1970s
Papers regarding the Sur Development Plan. Includes: article on the historical geography of Sur; the agreement between Gazzard and the Sultanate of Oman to hire Gazzard as a consultant (1976); copy of the
“Urban Structure Plan” for Sur, by Gazzard (September 1973); document entitled “Development Plan Proposals”; copy of a “Development Plan Report”;
copy of the “Project Report and Initial Strategy” for the development plan, by Gazzard (June 1973); document entitled “The Sur-Sahil Action Area: Transitional Life Style”; typed
points for a presentation of the development plan; extract of the Sur Development Plan covering Action Area No. 1 - Sur-Sahil.
GAZ/G14 [c.1970s]
Bound reports, articles and papers on Sur.
GAZ/G14/1 March 1972
Ringbound typed report on “Lands Law” with local orders and a section on building bylaws.
GAZ/G14/2 [c.1970s]
Ringbound typed report labelled on cover as “VOLUME I: Introduction” of the Sultanate of Oman, Municipality of Sur Development Plan.
GAZ/G14/3 1973
Ringbound typed report [Volume II: Original Reports of Sur Development Plan?] containing the Project Report and Initial Strategy; Report on the planning survey of the Sur sub-region; and the Urban Structure Plan.
GAZ/G14/4 [c.1973]
Ringbound annotated typed report labelled on cover as “VOLUME III: Descriptive Analysis” of the Sultanate of Oman, Municipality of Sur Development Plan.
GAZ/G14/5 [c.1970s]
Ringbound typed report on the Bilad Basin in the Municipality of Sur. Also includes a typed article by R.K. Taylor entitled
“An Engineering Geological Reconnaissance of Sur in the Sultanate of Oman” (May 1974); and reports on limestone, coal reserves and waste disposal in Sur.
GAZ/G14/6 1973
Bound copy of the Sultanate of Oman General Development Organization Town Planning Department's report on a planning survey of the Sur sub-region with inserts containing photographs and maps.
GAZ/G14/7 November 1977
Copy of P.L. Evans's paper
“The Middle East - an outline of the geology and soil conditions in relation to construction problems” discussing problems found in the Arabian Peninsula [where Oman is situated].
GAZ/G14/8 1986
Copy of J.R. Crowder's paper
“Sultanate of Oman: building conditions and materials”.
GAZ/G15 1980
Papers regarding the Sinbad Project, which was a celebration for the Tenth National Day of the Sultanate of Oman. Tim Severin and crew set sail from Muscat, in Oman, and sailed to China in a replica of an early Arab trading vessel. Durham
University mounted an exhibition about Omani culture and heritage to coincide with this project at the Gulbenkian Oriental Museum. Includes correspondence; newspaper and articles; and a exhibition programme.
GAZ/G16 1999-2001
Papers concerning the Anglo-Omani Society and Gazzard's membership. Includes newsletters; invitations and menus for society dinners; programme for and list of members attending a visit to Oman in 1999; printed map of tourist attractions in Oman;
rulebook for membership of the society.
GAZ/G17 [c.2001]
Papers concerning the Bait al Zubair Museum in Sur. Includes: information booklet and map of the museum; an envelope with “Paintings of Oman by Sarah White, MA (RCA)” printed on it, enclosed is a business card and
exhibition booklet; letter from Sarah White enquiring after research on Oman that Gazzard has done; a letter from Albert Whiting to Gazzard informing him of the death of Hamed bin Said Al Harub Al Mahrouki (14 August 2000).
GAZ/G18 1970-2000
Print photographs and negatives
GAZ/G18/ [c.1970s]
42 black and white aerial survey photographs of Sur and the surrounding area; taken by Hunting Surveys Ltd.
GAZ/G18/ [c.1970s]
A4 envelope with “JRH + Aero Precisa Dia Positives” written on it containing 6 black and white aerial survey photographs of Sur together with a bundle of 22 aerial photographs of [desert surrounding Sur?] that have
“John R. Harris, FRIBA, AA.Dip.(Hons)”, and his address, stamped on the back.
GAZ/G18/ [c.1970s]
A5 envelope with “SUR Negatives” written on it containing 1 black and white photograph of Sur taken from a plane with 9 negatives of photographs and plans of Sur.
GAZ/G18/ [c.2000]
A4 envelope with “Mr Roy Gazzard” written on it containing two colour photographs of [Bilad?] fort/castle in Sur.
GAZ/G18/ [c.2000]
9 cardboard backed photographs, presumably of Sur. Mostly landscapes and buildings but also one aerial view of Sur and one of men climbing onto a boat.
GAZ/G18/ [c.2000]
Envelope with 50 colour photograph prints, with corresponding strips of negative, mainly of Sur including shots of a beach, architecture, boats moored in the shallows and some close ups of ornate doorways.
GAZ/G18 c.1970s
Outsize maps and plans in Sur, Oman
Jibroo/Muscat, OmanReference: GAZ/HDates of creation: 1981-1983
After his work on the Sur Development Plan, Gazzard was asked to consult on the urban redevelopment of Jibroo, a district of Oman's capital city Muscat. This was part of the Greater Muscat and Mutrah development project that was ongoing since the
1970s. Gazzard's report faced funding troubles as he was also lecturing back at Durham and could not visit Oman as much as the project needed him to. His work was mainly based on commenting on and adapting John R. Harris Architects' previous
development plans for Muscat.
GAZ/H1 1981-1983
Personal papers, mainly correspondence regarding Jibroo and Muscat. Letters to: H.E. Ahmed Bin Abdullah Al Ghazali, Minister of Land Affairs and Municipalities Muscat (1981); H.E. Khalfan Nassir al Wahaibi (1981); C.W.B. McNab (1982). Also
includes some memos regarding Gazzard's work and expenses in Muscat together with minutes of a meeting held by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour on the development in Jibroo.
GAZ/H2GAZ/H2a September 1967
Ringbound printed copy of the
“Muscat and Mutrah Regional Development Plan” prepared by John R. Harris Architects. Copy has highlighted annotation, presumably made by Gazzard.
GAZ/H2b October 1970
Ringbound printed copy of the
“Muscat and Greater Mutrah Development Report” prepared by John R. Harris Architects. Copy has highlighted annotation, presumably made by Gazzard.
GAZ/H3 [1972x1980s]
Two printed sets of building bylaws. The first set is 1972 by John R. Harris Architects entitled
“Greater Mutrah Development Authority Building Bylaws”. The second set is annotated and comes with a handwritten note stating “These laws were produced by Viak Ostensibly as an improvement
on the John Harris laws”, presumably written before 1983 when Gazzard worked on the project.
GAZ/H4 [c.1980s]
Printed maps and plans of Jibroo and Muscat, presumably, used by Gazzard for his report. Some are heavily annotated and shaded with colours marking out areas for development.
GAZ/H5 [c.1980s]
Language: Arabic and English
Articles and notes used as research on Jibroo and Muscat. Includes: a draft article on the built environment in Oman; annotated photocopy of a book on Mutrah; population tables for Jibroo; article by Margaret Heywood entitled
“Urban Studies: Case study of planning for urbanisation of Muscat and Mutrah”; article by J.K.M. Mitchell entitled “The Historical and Historical Geographical Background to the Development
of a Capital Region in Oman”; housing survey and report on Jibroo with a preliminary report on resettlement housing in Jibroo (includes correspondence between Gazzard and associates regarding the project).
2 files
GAZ/H6 1962x1977
Two reports on climate. First report dated December 1977 and entitled
“Climate of the Batinah 1973-1977”, compiled by the Sultanate of Oman Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Petroleum and Minerals. The second report dated 1962 and entitled “The Climate of
the Persian Gulf States”, compiled by the Meteorological Office's Investigations Division: Climatological.
GAZ/H7 [c.1980s]
Arabic and Persian language aids including: typed notes on the transliteration system for Arabic; glossary of Arabic and Persian words associated with place names; glossary of topographical and other terms.
GAZ/H8 1986
Ringbound report on
“Construction in the Arab World” by Jim Antoniou, published by Middle East Economic Digest (MEED). Covers the Construction sector as a whole with individual country assessments of Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain,
Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Sudan, Jordan, Syria, Iraq, Yemen Arab Republic and People's Democratic Republic of Yemen.
GAZ/H9 July 2000
Papers from a conference Gazzard attended at The British Museum on “Historic Oman”. Includes articles about Sur, written by Gazzard, publication pamphlets and a programme of conference events.
GAZ/I [1949x1995]
Various maps, plans, articles, printed material and photographs relating to Gazzard and his interests in architecture and urban planning.
GAZ/I1 [c.]
Black and white photograph of a building model with the caption “Fifth Year Thesis Design subject - An oil terminal at Gaza, Palestine. Architectural Association School of Architecture” printed underneath.
GAZ/I2 1949
Three xerox copies of plans for development in St. Johns Precinct and Wapping Stairs by L.C.C. Architect's Department, Town Planning Division.
GAZ/I3 [1963]
Printed still from Halas & Batchelor's film “Automania 2000” showing the state of traffic congestion in London as they foresee it by the end of the century.
GAZ/I4 [1974]
Typed draft document concerning the Teesside Structure Plan, which intends to improve the lives of all men, women and children in the region through a change in plans and policies.
GAZ/I5 1978
Information sheet on the 'Pride of Place' competition organised by the Department of the Environment and BBC/TV's
Nationwide programme. Attached with a map of the UK showing the locations of nominations and winners.
GAZ/I6 1980
Printed copy of a paper by Nigel Woolner that forms “the basis of a presentation to be given at RIBA conference 1980 at Newcastle-upon-Tyne ”.
GAZ/I7 December 1981
Annotated map of the City of London marking out conservation areas.
GAZ/I8 1983
Red booklet with “The English Stock of the Stationers' Company” printed on the front. Typescript of a talk given by the company's archivist, Robin Myers, at Stationer's Hall on Thursday 23 September 1982; with an
exhibition of books and documents relating to the English Stock.
GAZ/I9 October 1983
Printed copy of the Addendum to the Nuffield Inquiry into the Town and Country Planning System by the Town and Country Planning Association to an earlier submission by David Hall, Director of TCPA.
GAZ/I10 18 June 1988
Photocopy of an article, published in
Planning Perspectives (1987), by Gerhard Fehl entitled “From the Berlin building-block to the Frankfurt terrace and back: a belated effort to trace Ernst May's urban design
historiography”. Attached is a covering letter to Gazzard from 'Roef' expressing his opinion that the article is “unworthy and refuses to see the essence of May's life” and gives his view on the subject.
GAZ/I11 27 July 1992
Photocopies of images showing the Astoria Cinema in Finsbury Park, London. Attached with a photographic services price list and covering letter from Liz Churchman of the Royal Commission of the Historical Monuments of England.
GAZ/I12 1995
Printed booklet printed privately by the Old Stationer's Association in their Centenary year. Entitled
“A brief account of the life of Alexander Kennedy Ibister, Headmaster of the Stationer's' Company's School 1861-1881” by Robert Baynes, headmaster 1962-1982.
GAZ/I13 1965
Town Map of the Seaton Valley District showing existing developments as part of the Northumberland County Development Plan.
GAZ/I14 2 April 1953
Copy of
The Architects' Journal, Vol. 117, No. 3031, with an article on a house in Wimbledon that Gazzard designed showing photographs, floor plans and cross sections (p.434-436).
GAZ/I15 19 January 1961
Copy of
The Architects' Journal, Vol. 133, No. 3431, with an article on Peterlee Town Centre and revised housing aesthetic (p.117-118), for which Gazzard was the chief architect.
GAZ/I16 September 1966
Booklet entitled
“Notes for Allied Societies' Public Relations Officers”, published by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
GAZ/I17 April 1974
Copy of
The Architect, Vol. 4, No. 4, with an article, written by Gazzard, entitled “Regional Round up: North East”, looking at the architectural scene in the North East for that year
(p.20-24).
GAZ/I18 1992
Report, by Gazzard, on
“U.K. Structure and Local Plan Preparation, Approval and Review Procedures Relative to Conditions in Saudi Arabia”. Attached is an information booklet from the Department of the Environment entitled
“Development Plans: what you need to know”. In the introduction it states that “the writer [Gazzard] accepted an assignment under a special service agreement as urban planning
consultant”.
GAZ/I19 1986
Programme for the 1986 Aga Khan Award for Architecture with a handwritten note on the cover to Gazzard from John R. saying “I thought you might like to see this if you have not already got a copy”.
GAZ/I20 May 2000
Printed copy of the United Association for Studies and Research Occasional Papers Series, No. 18, entitled
“Islamic Political Development: A Conceptual Analysis” by H.R.H. Prince Faisal bin Mishal Al-Saud, Ph.D. Together with a handwritten letter to Gazzard from “Majeed and Family”
thanking him for his help and informing Gazzard that he has been mentioned in a leading newspaper (photocopy on the reverse, in Arabic) for his role in the graduation of Prince Faisal.
GAZ/I21 2002
Sketches of skyscrapers entitled “New York '62” by unknown.
GAZ/I22 1962-1968
Awards and certificates presented to Gazzard. Includes: 3 Civic Trust Awards for 1962 and 1968; Medal for Design in Good Housing in 1963 and 1967; Housing Design Award in 1968; Qualification of Fellowship at RIBA 1967.
Audio/Visual materialReference: GAZ/JGAZ/J1 c.1933
Photo album of Sergeant Alfred E. Marshall RAMC in Shanghai and India.
Photos (only some captioned) in the album cover: the journey out to Shanghai on board ship, with views of Gibraltar, Malta, the aircraft carrier HMS Courageous, Port Said, singal stations down the Suez, Bombay (MT Somersetshire), Colombo
(regatta), Singapore (liner SS Lurline), and Hong Kong; various individual and small groups of soldiers (Buck Taylor indentified); views of Shanghai, bridges, traffic, British Military Hospital, rickshaws, rolling a pitch, Nanking Road, the Bund,
hockey players, gardens, the Glen Line Building; in India, British and Indian soliders, some in tropical unfiorm, some in kilts, a motorbike, a bicycle, market traders, Indian canoes with sails and outriggers, tea plantations, an elephant parade,
Indian temples, an Indian hill station, elephants being washed in a river, English style churches, destroyed buildings, an operating theatre, a badminton court, a military camel train, a border post, forts, a military camp, an artillery detachment,
a Crossley armoured car unit, forest, a mile post 22m from Kohala; Shanghai, river front, Chinese soldier, beggar, results of Japanese shelling 1932, temple, market, workshop, water taxis, YMCA, funeral, race course, cinema, police, mounted police,
river scenes, pagoda, priests, hearse.
Inserted are 12 photos of HMS Ivernia, a former Cunard liner operating as a troop ship in WW1, which was torpedoed on 1 January 1917 by UB47 in the Kythiria Strait off Greece:
A1. The deck gun.
A2. An escort alongside Ivernia.
A3. A service being held on deck on Ivernia.
A4. Soldiers and crew in life jackets attempting to lower boats.
A5. Lifeboats, not lowered, but soldiers and crew awaiting a rescue boat.
A6-7. A raft with survivors about to be picked up by a trawler.
A8. A lifeboat with survivors, and others in the water.
A9. A lifeboat being picked up.
A10. A trawler loaded with survivors.
A11. Two trawlers with survivors in Suda Bay.
A12. Destroyer HMS Rifleman with survivors.
Also inserted is a BW postcard of the grave of Private Daniel Miller of 2 Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders (died at Muree 10 September 1934) (A13), a printed colour map of Italy and Europe [1940] (A14) and a letter from David Parry (Accessions
Curator at the Imperial War Museum) thanking Gazzard for sending him the album but declines his offer to accept it into their archive due to the “lack of information regarding the date, the identities of the soldiers
featured or their unit, it would prove very difficult to catalogue the photographs adequately” (A15).
GAZ/J2 c.1945 - 1985
Various photographs, in colour and B&W, of Gazzard. Some portraits of Gazzard alone, together with photographs of Gazzard socialising at functions; a photograph of a house in Durham; The Citadel in The Mall London (1944) and a selection of
photographs of a conference panel, which Gazzard appears to be on.
GAZ/J3 [1958]
7 inch vinyl copy of “Missa Luba” by Joachim Ngoi and Les Troubadours du Roi Baudouin.
GAZ/J4 c.1960s
8 cassette tapes all concerning Arabic language and people together with 1 magnetic tape of a recording of 'Vixen & Nightingale' from N. Wylie-Moore.
GAZ/J5 c.1970s
Box of photograph prints and negatives mainly of Sur, Oman. Contains negatives of 114 geological/geographical maps and social plans of Sur and Oman; 9 negatives of photographs of Sur with captions; 40 negatives of aerial surveys of Sur and Oman;
3 aerial colour prints of Sur; 4 colour prints of drawings of Omani sailboats; 70 B&W prints of Gazzard in Oman with locals and buildings; 16 colour prints of buildings in Sur; 2 B&W prints of Sur from article; 26 B&W aerial photographs
of Sur; 2 colour panoramas of Gazzard in a desert and on a beach; 4 negatives of Gazzard; 11 negatives of unidentified desert landscapes [Sur?].
GAZ/J6 c.1946-1986
Photographic negative slides, mostly in colour. Contains:
1 black ringbinder, labelled “ARABIA”, with 134 slides of maps and plans; Arabian landscapes and townscapes.
1 black ringbinder, unmarked, with 60 slides of plans and diagrams of development plans; unidentified townscapes; New York City skyline.
1 red ringbinder, unmarked, with 130 slides of maps and plans; landscapes and townscapes in [Uganda?].
2 black ringbinders, labelled “PALESTINE”, with 425 slides, mostly captioned, of townscapes with people; landscapes and Roman ruins at Capernium. Places include: Jerusalem; Bethlehem; Gaza; Nazareth.
1 red ringbinder, labelled “SUR”, with 454 slides, some captioned, of: townscapes; landscapes; aerial surveys; charts and maps; boats in the harbour.
1 black ringbinder, unmarked, with 212 slides, some captioned, of desert landscapes; Islamic townscapes; European townscapes; plan of an Islamic town. Places include: Winchelsea, Sussex; New Town, Edinburgh; Maiden Castle, Dorset; Silchester,
Hampshire; Brazil; Leaning Tower of Pisa.
Envelope containing 7 slides of Gazzard in Durham.
Page of 7 slides containing plans and images for the London redevelopment around Canary Wharf.
1 black ringbinder, unmarked, with 207 slides of housing and redevelopment works in Peterlee.
Page of 48 slides of UNESCO World Heritage Sites including Katmandu, Persepolis and Palmyra.
c.1,200 slides of various landscapes and townscapes including maps, diagrams and plans for development projects. Subjects include: Durham Castle and Cathedral; unidentified Islamic townscapes; unidentified English townscapes and landscapes; Pisa,
Italy; various facades of Barclays Bank branches; Rotterdam; Scotswood suspension bridge, Newcastle; Durham County Development Plan; County of Teesside; Bedford Park; Cambridge; East Kilbride; Killingworth; Stockholm; Venice; Alhambra;
Bangalore.
Envelope of negatives relating to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
