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Magdalene Memories: Antony Grey
This article highlights Antony Grey’s pivotal role in the 1967 Sexual Offences Act, his activism for gay rights, and his contributions to Magdalene College’s library, including donations of his publications.
A 16th Century Cinderella?
Johann Geiler von Kaysersberg's Das Irrig Schaf (1510) includes one of the earliest versions of the Cinderella story. The book was once owned by Johann Eck and later donated to Magdalene College.
Interview with Robin Christopherson from AbilityNet
Magdalene Member Mr Robin Christopherson (1989) has recently received an MBE for his services to digital inclusion. Robin was presented the MBE by His Royal Highness The Duke of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace.
Magdalene Access Residential 2017
In April we hosted our annual residential for Year 12 state schools students from the College link areas of Merseyside and North/West Wales.
Mandela Magdalene Memorial Fellow
A new Cambridge Professorship in African archaeology, funded by the Oppenheimer Foundation, will include a Mandela Magdalene Fellowship, deepening the College’s ties with Africa and its scholars.
The Elzevier Dynasty
Magdalene College’s Old Library holds works by Louis Elzevier, founder of the renowned publishing dynasty. His influence is seen in miniature editions, book auctions, and the collection of Samuel Pepys.
Frankfurt Book Fair
Magdalene College’s Old Library holds rare 17th-century Frankfurt Book Fair catalogues, including an ad for Shakespeare’s First Folio, highlighting the international interest in his work.
Gates Cambridge Scholarships Awarded
Magdalene congratulates Christopher Molteno and Dylan Gaffney on receiving Gates Cambridge Scholarships, awarded to exceptional international postgraduates at the University of Cambridge.
Margaret Cavendish
Margaret Cavendish, Duchess of Newcastle, authored works on science and natural philosophy. Magdalene College holds several of her books, which reflect her bold challenge to gender norms in publishing.
Ferrar Diaries
In 1821, King George VI visited Ireland, symbolising hopes for improved Anglo-Irish relations. Michael Ferrar's diaries offer a critical yet detailed account of the royal visit and public reaction.
Game of Goose
This 17th-century Royal Game of the Goose from the Pepys Library is the earliest known English version of the game and is still available today as a high-quality print.