A View of Trinity College Library, Cambridge

Published in London 1773 for R. Goadby, J. Towers in Fore Street near Cripplegate.

Size is about 12.5 x 20 cm (5 x 8 inches)

The history of Trinity goes back to the reign of Henry VIII and most of its major buildings date from the 16th and 17th centuries. The beauty and size of Trinity's courts attract visitors from all over the world, but the College is also a thriving, modern community. Trinity College was founded by Henry VIII in 1546, combining Michaelhouse and King's Hall. Michaelhouse had existed since 1324; King's Hall had been established by Edward II in 1317 and refounded by Edward III in 1337. Trinity's flag, flown on special occasions, has as its design the royal standard of Edward III. Nevile's Court was completed in the late 17th century when the library designed by Sir Christopher Wren was built. The Wren Library contains many treasures, the oldest of which is an 8th century copy of the Epistles of St Paul.

This original antique print was produced from copper plate engraving process. Cropped to the edge of the plate on the right hand side. Still it is in very good conditon for the age of this print.