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The monumental Athenae Cantabrigienses is a collection of biographies of distinguished historical figures with connections to Cambridge University, compiled by a noted local historian. Volume 3, published posthumously in 1913, covers the years 1609-11 and contains additions and corrections to the first two volumes and an updated index.

This ambitious publication systematically catalogues and explains the wide variety of endowments received by the University of Cambridge from the thirteenth century onward. These have helped establish, improve and maintain many of the University's fine libraries, museums and historic buildings and have supported the work of its students and staff.

'Grace books' were the records of the administration of the University of Cambridge. The first part of Grace Book D covers the years from 1542 to 1589 and lists individuals receiving degrees, as well as more general business including appointments and financial matters. This transcription, with introduction and index, first appeared in 1910.

These two sumptuous volumes were published in 1840 as a portrait of the University in words and pictures: a collection of essays, anecdotes, poems and reminiscences illustrated by full-page illustrations of the city's buildings and views.

These two sumptuous volumes were published in 1840 as a portrait of the University in words and pictures: a collection of essays, anecdotes, poems and reminiscences illustrated by full-page illustrations of the city's buildings and views.