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Old map of Colleges of Cambridge, 1946

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Old map of Colleges of Cambridge, 1946

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This map of the Colleges of Cambridge, England, was published in 1946. It shows the locations of the 21 colleges that were in existence at the time. The colleges are listed in order of seniority, with Peterhouse, founded in 1284, at the top of the list.

The map also shows the River Cam, which flows through the center of Cambridge. The colleges are located on both sides of the river, with most of the older colleges on the north side and most of the newer colleges on the south side.

The map is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Cambridge University or the architecture of the colleges. It provides a snapshot of the university at a time of significant change and upheaval.


Here are some of the notable colleges on the map:

  • Peterhouse: The oldest college in Cambridge, founded in 1284.
  • King's College: Founded in 1441 by King Henry VI, and known for its iconic chapel.
  • Trinity College: The largest college in Cambridge, and one of the most prestigious in the world.
  • St John's College: Founded in 1511, and known for its beautiful gardens.
  • Corpus Christi College: Founded in 1352, and known for its library, which contains a copy of the Gutenberg Bible.
  • Queens' College: Founded in 1448 by Queen Margaret of Anjou, and known for its Erasmus Tower.
  • Pembroke College: Founded in 1347, and known for its association with many famous poets and writers.
  • Gonville and Caius College: Founded in 1348, and known for its medical school.
  • Trinity Hall: Founded in 1350, and known for its association with the legal profession.
  • Christ's College: Founded in 1505, and known for its association with many famous scientists and mathematicians.
  • St Catharine's College: Founded in 1473, and known for its chapel.
  • Jesus College: Founded in 1496, and known for its association with the Church of England.
  • Magdalene College: Founded in 1542, and known for its Pepys Library.
  • Emmanuel College: Founded in 1584, and known for its Puritan heritage.
  • Sidney Sussex College: Founded in 1596, and known for its association with many famous politicians.
  • Downing College: Founded in 1800, and the newest college on the map at the time.

Materials

Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.

  • The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
  • The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
  • The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.

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Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.

* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.

Framing tips

Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.

The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.

If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).

If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.

The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.

Care Instructions

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