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Professor Willis Lecturing in the Senate-House, Cambridge, 1854. Creator: Unknown
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Professor Willis Lecturing in the Senate-House, Cambridge, 1854. Creator: Unknown
Professor Willis Lecturing in the Senate-House, Cambridge, 1854. Talk on the architecture of Cambridge. Professor Willis observed that the most ancient authority respecting Cambridge was that of Dr. Caius. published in the reign of Queen Elizabeth, and a book of ancient prints, published by one Loggan, a Dutchman, in 1688. For a long period the College system, as regarded its building, was very imperfect. The early colleges and hostels had no chapels, but the students attended the parish church. After comparing the chronological history of the earliest colleges in Oxford and Cambridge, he came to New College, Oxford, founded by William of Wykeham. This was planned perfect, having chapel, hall, and everything necessary for carrying out the routine and discipline of the present day'. From "Illustrated London News", 1854
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This photograph, taken in 1854, depicts Professor Robert Willis delivering a lecture in the Senate-House of the University of Cambridge. The setting is adorned with an attentive audience, all dressed in formal attire, as they eagerly listen to the professor's words. The Senate-House, a historic building in Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England, serves as the perfect backdrop for this academic event. Professor Willis, a renowned mechanical engineer and architectural historian, was discussing the architecture of Cambridge during this lecture. He drew upon ancient authorities such as Dr. Caius' book published in Queen Elizabeth's reign and a print book by the Dutchman Loggan, published in 1688, to provide context for the evolution of Cambridge's buildings. The professor began by noting the imperfect College system regarding building in Cambridge during earlier times. He pointed out that the earliest colleges and hostels lacked chapels, and students attended the parish church instead. After comparing the chronological history of the earliest colleges in Oxford and Cambridge, he highlighted New College, Oxford, founded by William of Wykeham. This college was planned perfectly, featuring a chapel, hall, and all necessary facilities for carrying out the routine and discipline of the present day. This photograph, published in the Illustrated London News, offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of Cambridge University during the 19th century. The image captures the essence of a significant moment in academic history, as Professor Willis shared his knowledge and insights with an engaged audience.
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