Cambridge Collection (#60)

Vicar remembering his youth - rowing on the river
Forty Years On A priest remembers the days of his youth, when he too partook in boating down on the river. Date: circa 1906

Palace Theatre, Cambridge Circus, London
The Palace Theatre in Cambridge Circus, London, a Victorian red-brick building opened in 1891 as the Royal English Opera House. It is presenting Finians Rainbow. Date: 1947

Punting on the River Cam
Happy students punting on the River Cam, Cambridge, England. Date: late 1960s

A Professor of Languages A Language Student returns to his College, but his grasp of the vernacular of his cabby seems less that First Class as he appears to have underpaid his driver

A Cambridge Don by August Edouart
A silhouette portrait of a Cambridge University don by eminent silhouettist August Edouart. Date: c.1830

Trinity College Bridge
University Entertainment: A college man in mortar board & gown has just passed under the bridge, built by James Essex in 1764-5, in a punt. Date: 1819

Students on Bicycles
Young male students leaving the engineering building at Cambridge University, many on bicycles Date: circa 1960

Samuel Bolton
SAMUEL BOLTON Churchman and scholar, Master of Christs College, Cambridge. Date: 1606 - 1654

Duchess of Beaufort
Victoria Constance Mary Somerset, Duchess of Beaufort (n?Princess Mary of Teck and later The Lady Victoria Constance Mary Cambridge) (12 June 1897 23 June 1987), daughter of Adolphus

The Washington Elm, Cambridge, Massachusetts
Under this tree George Washington first took command of the American Army on 31st July 1775 during the American Revolution - The Washington Tree, Cambridge Common, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Cambridge Theatre, Seven Dials, London
Cambridge Theatre at Seven Dials, London. The New London Opera Company is performing, presenting Don Giovanni, Rigoletto, La Boheme, The Barber of Seville, Don Pasquale and Tosca. Date: 1947

Fenton John Antony Hort
FENTON JOHN ANTONY HORT Churchman at Cambridge Date: 1828 - 1892

Cambridge Univ Graduates
A row of students walking together to their graduation ceremony. Date: circa 1973

Kings Chapel Silhouette
The Chapel silhouetted against the evening sky Date: 1950s

Oxford V Cambridge 1890
The Race. Date: 1890

Punting at Cambridge 2
Punting on the Cam (also known as the Granta) on the Backs at Cambridge; at Cambridge, punters stand on the flat platform at the stern of the vessel. Date: 1950s

Cambridge Univ Punting
Punting at Cambridge watched by large groups of students lining the river bank. Date: circa 1968

Cambridge / Botanic Gdns
Cambridge: Botanic Gardens and Lake Date: 1907

Kings Parade from Above
Looking down on Kings Parade, from the tower of St Marys Date: 1950s

Cambridge Univ Graduate
A newly qualified graduate of Cambridge proudly displays his degree after the graduation ceremony. Date: circa 1973

Oxford V Cambridge 1842
Oxford win the race, Cutter Match, off Lambeth Palace. Date: 1842

Oxford V Cambridge 1870
The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race : Sketch at Barnes Bridge. Date: 1870

Oxford V Cambridge 1872
The Race. Date: 1872

Oxford V Cambridge 1869
The start of the race from Putney. Date: 1869

Oxford V Cambridge 1858
The Race. Date: 1858

Charles Mason / Scholar
CHARLES MASON Scholar; Fellow of Trinity College and Woodwardian Professor in the University of Cambridge. Date: 1698 - 1770

City garden with table and chairs in autumn, Cambridge, Massachusetts, U. S. A. november
City garden with table and chairs in autumn, Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.A. november

Kliment Timiryazev, Russian botanist
Kliment Arkadyevich Timiryazev (1843-1920), Russian botanist. Timiryazev founded a botanical laboratory in Moscow in 1865, which was later named the Timiryazev Agricultural Academy in his honour

Fitzwilliam Museum Cambridge, 1848
Copperplate engraving for Dugdales " England and Wales Delineated". Around the time of the opening of the museum to the public

Fitzwilliam Museum Cambridge, 1841
Copperplate handcoloured engraving by J Le Keux from an original study by the architectural painter F. Mackenzie. London: Tilt & Bogue. Noting the architect George Basevi (1794-1845)

Tyre advertisement, 19th century
Tyre advertisement, 19th-century artwork. This large tricycle was built in the USA in the 1890s to advertise rubber tyres

Student books influenced charles darwin
Three books/authors which Darwin mentions in his memoirs as having influenced him as a young man. From the left they are: William Paleys 1802 Natural Theology - or Evidences of the Existence

1849 John Stevens Henslow, Darwins tutor
1849 John Stevens Henslow (6 February 1796-16 May 1861), crop of lithographic portrait by Thomas Herbert Maguire as part of the Friends of the Ipswich Museum scientific portrait series

1849 John Stevens Henslow, Darwins tutor
1849 John Stevens Henslow (6 February 1796-16 May 1861), crop of lithographic portrait from life by Thomas Herbert Maguire as part of the Friends of the Ipswich Museum scientific portrait series

1789 William Paley Portrait naturalist
William Paley (July 1743 - 25 May 1805). Stippled engraving published by Joshua Belcher 1810 as frontis to " The Works of William Paley" Volume I

Panagaeus cruxmajor Darwins lost beetle
From Donovans " Natural History of British Insects" (plate by Donovan, volume circa 1806). Greater crucifix beetle, Panagaeus cruxmajor, on a grass stem

1836 Charles Darwins House Cambridge
When Charles Darwin returned from his Beagle voyage he came to live in this house at 22 Fitzwilliam Street in Cambridge. He occupied it from the 16th December 1836 to March 1837

1836 Charles Darwin Home Cambridge
When Charles Darwin returned from his Beagle voyage he came to live at 22 Fitzwilliam Street in Cambridge. He occupied it from the 16th December 1836 to March 1837

Newtons Opticks notes in flames, 1692
Newtons Opticks notes in flames. Coloured historical artwork of the English physicist and mathematician Isaac Newton (1642-1727) discovering that his notes on optics are burning

Chaos map. Computer model of a " chaotic map". This image was produced by Eric Heller, professor of physics at Harvard University, USA

Torus. Computer model of a mathematical shape known as a torus. A torus is a four-dimensional object but it is seen here as a three-dimensional object

Electron flow. Computer model representing the flow of electrons through a two-dimensional electron gas (2DEG). The " gas" is composed of many free electrons

Scarred quantum wave. Computer model showing the paths taken by a wave trapped inside a stadium- shaped cavity. The paths show the movement of a particle which is behaving like a wave

View of Caius College, Cambridge, English School, 1700-1799
Detailed drawing of the college, with green lawns at front and close view of a building at left

The Backs, Kings College Chapel in winter, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Clare College, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Aerial view of KIngs College from St. Marys Church, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

The Round Church, dating from 1130, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

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Discover the rich history and iconic landmarks of Cambridge, England. Step back in time with a portrait of the brilliant young Sir Isaac Newton from 1689, showcasing his genius that would shape scientific thought for centuries to come. Immerse yourself in the academic atmosphere at Peterhouse, one of Cambridge's oldest colleges, or explore Girton College, known for its pioneering role in women's education. Feel the adrenaline rush as you witness the power and determination of the Cambridge rowing team captured in a captivating photograph from c1913. Experience the charm and elegance of Sidney Sussex College or marvel at Trinity College's stunning architecture dating back to 1907. Indulge your senses with a visit to Cambridge Cottage in Kew Gardens, where tranquility meets beauty. Reflect on history as you encounter an intriguing British Military Recruitment Poster from the inter-war period. Witness fierce rivalry unfold during The Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race - Ready to start. Transport yourself back to 1873 when Oxford clashed against Cambridge in this legendary sporting event. Explore Great Court at Trinity College within University premises; an architectural masterpiece that will leave you awe-inspired. Cambridge University continues to break barriers even today; discover Girton College's contribution towards shaping modern academia. From science to arts, innovation thrives within these hallowed halls.