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Refectory at Trinity College, Cambridge University
View of the top table in the refectory at Trinity College, Cambridge University, with professors coming and going. A large portrait of Henry VIII looms over them. Date: 1967
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© Mary Evans Picture Library/DAVID LEWIS HODGSON
1967 Cambridge Canteen Catering College Coming Higher Institutional Meal Professor Professors Refectory Tables Trinity Universities University Viii Walls
18"x18" (46x46cm) Pillow
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Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 45.7cm (18" x 18")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: A Glimpse into the Past: Scholars and Scholarship at Trinity College, Cambridge University (1967) This evocative black-and-white photograph captures a moment in time at the historic Refectory of Trinity College, Cambridge University. Established in 1546, Trinity College is one of the oldest and most prestigious institutions in the University of Cambridge, England. The Refectory, or dining hall, is a significant part of the College's rich heritage, where scholars have gathered for centuries to share meals and engage in intellectual discourse. In this image, taken in 1967, we see a bustling scene of professors making their way through the long, wooden-paneled Refectory. The large, ornate table at the head of the room, known as the Top Table, is the focal point of the photograph. Here, scholars and dignitaries once dined in the company of the Master of the College and other senior members. The walls of the Refectory are adorned with portraits of distinguished scholars and college leaders, including a prominent one of King Henry VIII. The monarch played a pivotal role in the founding of Trinity College, and his presence continues to loom large in the institution's history. The photograph offers a fascinating glimpse into the institutional life of Cambridge University during the 1960s. It underscores the enduring traditions of higher education and academic scholarship that have shaped the College and the University for over five centuries. This image is a testament to the rich history and heritage of Trinity College, Cambridge University, and the intellectual pursuits that have taken place within its hallowed halls. It invites us to reflect on the continuity of learning and the importance of the communal dining experience in fostering scholarly exchange and intellectual growth.
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