Magdalene College
Magdalene College
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Famous alumni of this college, which was founded by Henry VIII in 1542, include C.S. Lewis, Samuel Pepys , Gavin Hastings and Charles Kingsley.
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maybeitsbecauseimalondoner
Cambridge, UK3 contributions
May 2022
There's such a peaceful atmosphere at Magdalene College and the setting by the river is amazing. We also enjoyed the quietness of the chapel and in the springtime the flowers (especially the wisteria) are magnificent. They have built an amazing new architecturally stunning library which contrasts with the historic Samuel Pepys one and the other old buildings of the college. If you're in Cambridge, worth a walk through.
Written 5 May 2022
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Gary A
Tampa, FL2,673 contributions
July 2016 • Family
My family was recently allowed to stroll the college discreetly while a wedding was about to happen. We very much appreciated the effort of the staff to allow us to view this magnificent and historic place. C.S. Lewis spent a long period of time here. It was inspiring to be on such grounds. Thank you!
Written 21 July 2016
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DawnLez
Cambridge, UK71 contributions
Sept 2019
Smaller in size than the big names, Magdalene offers a free and relativity peaceful Cambridge College experience. The wonderful Pepys Library offers a great insight to an amazing collection and the College courts gracing the river side of the College are beautiful in their simplicity and historical atmosphere.
Well worth a visit for an enjoyable escape from a busy day.
Well worth a visit for an enjoyable escape from a busy day.
Written 14 September 2019
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797sal
Leicestershire, UK15 contributions
June 2017 • Family
What wonderful architecture this college has and beautiful manicured gardens. It's position next to the Cam is pleasurable especially on a bright summers day.
I've been very fortunate in the fact my daughter has attended this prestigious college for the past four years and I've been able to experience Formal Dining by candle light in the beautiful wooden panelled Dining Hall.
If Pepys Library is open to the public it is well worth a visit
I've been very fortunate in the fact my daughter has attended this prestigious college for the past four years and I've been able to experience Formal Dining by candle light in the beautiful wooden panelled Dining Hall.
If Pepys Library is open to the public it is well worth a visit
Written 19 April 2018
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Bern_Shen
San Francisco, CA149 contributions
Feb 2017 • Solo
It was a real privilege to be invited to dine at the high table, converse with distinguished scholars, & stay overnight in a charming guest suite overlooking the first courtyard & chapel.
It's impossible not to be impressed & humbled by an institution with almost seven centuries of devotion to learning & teaching. A visit here unavoidably raises counterfactual speculation of what one's life might've been like, given the opportunity to spend extended time here!
It's impossible not to be impressed & humbled by an institution with almost seven centuries of devotion to learning & teaching. A visit here unavoidably raises counterfactual speculation of what one's life might've been like, given the opportunity to spend extended time here!
Written 10 March 2017
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jgraemec
Dumfries, UK88 contributions
July 2016 • Family
Free one unlike others so good if you have kids as paying for Kings etc not worth it as younger kids would get bored quickly. Pepys library is fascinating. Beautiful chapel.
Written 30 July 2016
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Brendan T
30 contributions
Apr 2015 • Friends
One of the smaller colleges, but very beautiful, especially it's fellows' garden which is gorgeous in spring and summer.
Written 24 May 2015
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Smeets P
London, UK9,370 contributions
Aug 2013 • Friends
Magdalene is one of the smaller colleges within the University, numbering some 300 undergraduates and an expanding postgraduate community. It`s Pepys Library is unique with a collection of 3,000 books and manuscripts put together by Samuel Pepys and bequeathed at his death to Magdalene College, where he had been a student. The admission to the college was free and we enjoyed walking through the gardens.
Written 16 May 2014
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Brit_abroad_7
England319 contributions
Oct 2012 • Couples
A little bit away from the main drag around Kings college, but well worth the walk. Free to get in, and worth 10-15 mins of your time
Written 11 October 2012
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futtock21
London, UK17,114 contributions
Nov 2019 • Solo
This is the old French motto for Magdalene College Cambridge first founded in 1428 as a Benedictine Hostel and later becoming known as Buckingham College before being rebounded under its present name in 1542. Its most famous alumnus is the diarist Samuel Pepys whose extensive collection of papers and over 3,000 books was donated to the college on his death and for which the library bearing his name was built around 1700. It is open weekdays from 2-4 only. On my visit I was impressed not only to see the original manuscripts of his diaries and naval records but also portraits in oil of the great man and some of his contemporaries. I also visited the chapel which dates from 1470-2 although subsequent renovations mean little remains of the original construction apart from the roof. Most of its artwork has Mary Magdalene as its theme. On my way out I caught a glimpse only of the dining hall.
Written 14 November 2019
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