Theatre of Anatomy, Cambridge University
1815
- Title
- Theatre of Anatomy, Cambridge University
- Collection
- Caltech Images Collection
- Series
- Rare Book Photographs
- Identifier
- RB-RA1815-1
- Dates
- 1815
- Extents
- 1 photographs
- Abstract
- The Anatomical School at Cambridge University was opened in 1716, although anatomy had been taught since the founding in the 13th century. “The Anatomical School is a building...situated in Queen’s Lane, at the back of Catherine Hall. It contains a large collection of rare and valuable preparations, and is fitted up with a theatre, for the purpose of lectures, which are delivered annually in Lent term by the Professor of Anatomy.” From William Combe, A history of the University of Cambridge : its colleges, halls, and public buildings, v. 2. Published by R. Ackermann. Biology, medicine.