Memorials of Cambridge

Cooper's new edition of Memorials of Cambridge, extensively updated from John Le Keux's 1841 work, was published in 1860.

Charles Henry Cooper (Author)

9781108043960, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 22 March 2012

508 pages, 89 b/w illus. 1 map
24.4 x 17 x 2.6 cm, 0.8 kg

When Charles Henry Cooper (1808–66) undertook to revise the text of the 1841 Memorials of Cambridge, illustrated by the engraver John Le Keux (1783–1846), he was under the impression that 'only a slight amount of labour' would be imposed on him. However, this three-volume work was altered and modified so extensively that it may be considered as entirely re-written. Containing over 250 photographs, engravings and etchings, Volumes 1 and 2 of the work are a comprehensive guide to the Cambridge colleges, while Volume 3 is almost entirely concerned with the history of other landmarks throughout the city, such as the Fitzwilliam Museum, the Guildhall and the Botanic Garden. It was published in 1860, just six years before Cooper's death, and stands as a detailed and fully illustrated guide to Cambridge at that time. Volume 3 covers Sidney Sussex and Downing, the university offices, churches and other important buildings.

1. Sidney Sussex College
2. Downing College
3. The Senate-House
4. The Schools
5. University Library
6. The Pitt Press
7. The Fitzwilliam Museum
8. The Woodwardian or Geological Museum
9. The Mineralogical Museum
10. The Anatomical Museum
11. The Observatory
12. The Botanic Garden
13. The Castle
14. The Guildhall
15. The Town Gaol
16. The Spinning House
17. Addenbrooke's Hospital
18. The Perse Grammar School
19. The Old Charity Schools
20. Almshouses
21. Miscellaneous charities
22. Scientific and literary institutions
23. All Saints
24. St Andrew the Great
25. St Andrew the Less
26. S. Benedict
27. St Botolph
28. S. Clement
29. St. Edward
30. St. Giles
31. St. Mary the Great
32. St. Mary the Less
33. St. Michael
34. St. Peter
35. Holy Sepulchre
36. Holy Trinity.

Subject Areas: British & Irish history [HBJD1]