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Oxbridge Collection (#2)

"Oxbridge: A Tale of Tradition, Rivalry

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Fellow Commoner, Pensioner, Queens College and Peterhouse (coloured engraving)

Fellow Commoner, Pensioner, Queens College and Peterhouse (coloured engraving)
983006 Fellow Commoner, Pensioner, Queens College and Peterhouse (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fellow Commoner, Pensioner)

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Pensioner, Fellow Commoner, Emmanuel College (coloured engraving)

Pensioner, Fellow Commoner, Emmanuel College (coloured engraving)
982998 Pensioner, Fellow Commoner, Emmanuel College (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pensioner, Fellow Commoner, Emmanuel College)

Background imageOxbridge Collection: The University Of Cambridge, and its colleges (colour litho)

The University Of Cambridge, and its colleges (colour litho)
3093573 The University Of Cambridge, and its colleges (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The University Of Cambridge, and its colleges)

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Kings Chapel and Clare Chapel (colour litho)

Kings Chapel and Clare Chapel (colour litho)
3648942 Kings Chapel and Clare Chapel (colour litho) by Morley, Henry (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Kings Chapel and Clare Chapel)

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Magdalene Hall (colour litho)

Magdalene Hall (colour litho)
3648925 Magdalene Hall (colour litho) by Morley, Henry (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Magdalene Hall. Illustration for Cambridge from Within by Charles Tennyson illustrated by Henry)

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Illustration for Tom Brown at Oxford by Thomas Hughes (engraving)

Illustration for Tom Brown at Oxford by Thomas Hughes (engraving)
3101622 Illustration for Tom Brown at Oxford by Thomas Hughes (engraving) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Sheldonian Theatre (engraving)

Sheldonian Theatre (engraving)
2800938 Sheldonian Theatre (engraving) by Bede, Cuthbert (1827-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sheldonian Theatre. Illustration for The Further Adventures of Mr Verdant Green An Oxford)

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Billiards (engraving)

Billiards (engraving)
2800935 Billiards (engraving) by Bede, Cuthbert (1827-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: Billiards. Illustration for The Adventures of Mr Verdant Green An Oxford Freshman by Cuthbert Bede)

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Cover illustration for The Adventures of Mr Verdant Green An Oxford Freshman (engraving)

Cover illustration for The Adventures of Mr Verdant Green An Oxford Freshman (engraving)
2800914 Cover illustration for The Adventures of Mr Verdant Green An Oxford Freshman (engraving) by Bede, Cuthbert (1827-89); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Stables (engraving)

Stables (engraving)
2800940 Stables (engraving) by Bede, Cuthbert (1827-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stables. Illustration for The Further Adventures of Mr Verdant Green An Oxford Undergraduate (H Ingram)

Background imageOxbridge Collection: New Outfit (engraving)

New Outfit (engraving)
2800916 New Outfit (engraving) by Bede, Cuthbert (1827-89); Private Collection; (add.info.: New Outfit. Illustration for The Adventures of Mr Verdant Green An Oxford Freshman by Cuthbert Bede)

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Page from A Cambridge Scrap-Book, 1859. (engraving)

Page from A Cambridge Scrap-Book, 1859. (engraving)
5999093 Page from A Cambridge Scrap-Book, 1859. (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration for A Cambridge Scrap-Book (Macmillan, 1859)

Background imageOxbridge Collection: The Gate of Virtue, Gonville and Caius College (colour litho)

The Gate of Virtue, Gonville and Caius College (colour litho)
3648924 The Gate of Virtue, Gonville and Caius College (colour litho) by Morley, Henry (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Gate of Virtue, Gonville and Caius College)

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Wrens Bridge, St Johns (colour litho)

Wrens Bridge, St Johns (colour litho)
3648920 Wrens Bridge, St Johns (colour litho) by Morley, Henry (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wrens Bridge, St John s)

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Clare Bridge and College (colour litho)

Clare Bridge and College (colour litho)
3648917 Clare Bridge and College (colour litho) by Morley, Henry (1870-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clare Bridge and College)

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Illustration for Little Mr Bouncer and His Friend Verdant Green (engraving)

Illustration for Little Mr Bouncer and His Friend Verdant Green (engraving)
3099558 Illustration for Little Mr Bouncer and His Friend Verdant Green (engraving) by Bradley, Cuthbert (1861-1943); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Illustration for Little Mr Bouncer and His Friend Verdant Green (engraving)

Illustration for Little Mr Bouncer and His Friend Verdant Green (engraving)
3099552 Illustration for Little Mr Bouncer and His Friend Verdant Green (engraving) by Bradley, Cuthbert (1861-1943); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Noblemen at Cambridge, Dress Gown, Undress Gown (coloured engraving)

Noblemen at Cambridge, Dress Gown, Undress Gown (coloured engraving)
983014 Noblemen at Cambridge, Dress Gown, Undress Gown (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Noblemen at Cambridge, Dress Gown, Undress Gown)

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Doctor of Divinity, Dress Gown, Vice Chancellor (coloured engraving)

Doctor of Divinity, Dress Gown, Vice Chancellor (coloured engraving)
983018 Doctor of Divinity, Dress Gown, Vice Chancellor (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Doctor of Divinity, Dress Gown, Vice Chancellor)

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Stockton-on-Tees TS18 4 Map

Stockton-on-Tees TS18 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Stockton-on-Tees TS18 4

Background imageOxbridge Collection: West Dorset DT6 3 Map

West Dorset DT6 3 Map
Postcode Sector Map of West Dorset DT6 3

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Trinity College group, Cambridge marketplace 1910

Trinity College group, Cambridge marketplace 1910
A group of men and women pose for a photograph in the marketplace in Cambridge. In the back row, fourth from left is Cuthbert Gaseman, from whose album this picture is taken

Background imageOxbridge Collection: The Boat Race by Patrick Bellew

The Boat Race by Patrick Bellew
Comic illustration of the annual Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge showing, a possibility at Mortlake - if the oars will stand the strain

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Oxbridge Gent in extensive striped rowing attire

Oxbridge Gent in extensive striped rowing attire
Costumes Everything - the translated greek on the card front reads: Everyone thinks that he stands high or low in thinking

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Varsity sports - Lutyens running the mile for Cambridge

Varsity sports - Lutyens running the mile for Cambridge
Sketch of runners at the varsity sports event in 1893 depicting Lutyens running the mile for Cambridge University. Date: 1893

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Prominent Cambridge sportsmen during WW1

Prominent Cambridge sportsmen during WW1
Portraits of some prominent Cambridge University sportsmen fighting for their country during the First World War. Top row right is the New Zealand tennis player and four-times Wimbledon champion

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Oxford University under arms, instruction in knot tying

Oxford University under arms, instruction in knot tying
Members of the Officers Training Corps at Oxford University pictured being instructed in knot tying in 1915. Date: 1915

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Oxford University under arms, drilling in the quadrangle

Oxford University under arms, drilling in the quadrangle
Members of the Officers Training Corps at Oxford University drilling in a college quadrangle. Date: 1915

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Oxford Blues who had joined up, WW1

Oxford Blues who had joined up, WW1
Spread of 76 portraits and key showing sporting Blues from Oxford University who had joined up during the First World War

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Cambridge University sportsmen during WW1

Cambridge University sportsmen during WW1
A spread from The Sketch magazine featuring 76 portraits of Cambridge Blues who had joined up during the First World War. The Sketch comments that

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Varsity Match - Oxford V Cambridge at Lord s

Varsity Match - Oxford V Cambridge at Lord s
The Oxford and Cambridge Cricket Match played at Lords in July over three days, one of the highlights of the summer sporting and social calendar

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Opening of the river season at Oxford The Torpid Races Christchurch University

Opening of the river season at Oxford The Torpid Races Christchurch University eight passing the house boat 19 February 1920

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Varsity hockey at Beckenham, Left A J Carpenter ( Oxford ) and his brother F W Carpenter

Varsity hockey at Beckenham, Left A J Carpenter ( Oxford ) and his brother F W Carpenter ( Cambridge ) 18 Februaray 1928

Background imageOxbridge Collection: Young Oxford Student, College Master and Bulldogs

Young Oxford Student, College Master and Bulldogs
A young Oxford student greets the Master of his College with all due deference (making sure to hide his smoking pipe behind his back)




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"Oxbridge: A Tale of Tradition, Rivalry, and Academic Excellence" Step back in time to the golden era with Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy in Alfred Goulding's classic film "A Chump at Oxford" (1939). This comedic duo takes us on a hilarious journey through the hallowed halls of these prestigious universities. One iconic event that captures the spirit of the Boat Race. Witness the intense rivalry between Oxford and Cambridge as they battle it out on the River Thames. With oars slicing through the water, hearts pounding, and determination fueling their every stroke, this race epitomizes sportsmanship at its finest. Intriguing glimpses into daily life at Oxbridge emerge from historical snapshots. Picture Oxford students diligently practicing for The Boat Race - honing their skills under expert guidance. Meanwhile, Trinity College group gathers amidst bustling Cambridge marketplace in 1910 - a vibrant scene filled with intellectual discussions and youthful enthusiasm. The grandeur architecture leaves one awestruck. All Souls College stands tall with its majestic facade while Kings College overlooks the Senate House - both structures exuding timeless beauty captured in vivid color lithographs. Trinity Street and Kings Parade come alive with activity as students traverse these historic pathways towards knowledge-seeking adventures. St John's Great Gate welcomes all who seek enlightenment within its walls - an entranceway steeped in history that has witnessed countless minds shaped by academic pursuit. A page from "A Cambridge Scrap-Book" reveals a glimpse into 1859 when applied mathematics took center stage - showcasing how innovation has always been valued here. But let us not forget that education transcends borders; even ancient civilizations recognized this truth. An engraving titled "Baby-Lonian University: In advance of the Age" reminds us that learning knows no bounds or age restrictions – it is a universal endeavor spanning centuries. Oxbridge represents more than just institutions of higher learning.