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Professor James Raven: interview by The British Academy
James Raven reflects on his journey from rural Essex to leading scholarship in book history, exploring global publishing, lost mansions, and mythical sea monsters in Enlightenment science.
Christine de Pisan
Dr M E J Hughes explores Samuel Pepys's binding of Christine de Pisan’s Feats of Arms and Vegetius’s De re militari, showcasing Pepys's thoughtful approach to bookbinding and text arrangement.
The Quincentenary of Magdalene College Hall
The Hall at Magdalene College has evolved over 500 years, from its construction in 1519 to its modern form, with changes to its structure, decoration, and brewing practices. The Hall remains a vibrant gathering place.
Chaucerian Incunabula
This week's blog post discusses the significance of the Caxton volume of the Canterbury Tales in the Pepys library, its historical context, and updates from recent scholarly work on its second edition.
Human Adaptation and Changing Climates: Digging up lessons from Pacific prehistory
Magdalene Bye-Fellow Dylan Gaffney shares insights from his archaeological project in Raja Ampat, exploring how ancient humans adapted to sea level rise and shifting ecosystems.
Giving the past a sustainable future: upholstery and upcycling at Magdalene College
Ruth Eckstein, Magdalene’s College Seamstress, began her role eight years ago. From emergency ball repairs to crafting cushions from old curtains, she transforms and restores with skill and care.
An (almost) unbroken history
The Old Library’s copy of Lucubratiunculae by Peter Schott holds a fascinating history of ownership, tracing back to Hildebrand Brandenburg’s donation to Buxheim Charterhouse in 1498.
Christmas Tales
Explore the magical world of Dickens’s Christmas novellas in our festive exhibition, open now to all Magdalene members in the College Library.
Dr David Hoyle (1988) installed as 39th Dean of Westminster
Congratulations to Dr David Hoyle (1988) on becoming Dean of Westminster Abbey. He returns to Magdalene to preach at Choral Evensong on 24 November. All are warmly invited.
Sator Squares
A sator square, an ancient 2D palindrome, was found in a 15th century Magdalene incunable. Its meaning is still debated, from clever wordplay to Christian symbol.
Incunabula Season
Magdalene’s Incunabula Season celebrates 42 early printed books in the Pepys and Old Libraries, with blog posts, an exhibition, and a project announcement to come.
Magdalene College Magazine 2018-19
The College Magazine is the College's official annual publication.