Girton Collection

Girton College, Cambridge, England. Date between ca. 1890 and ca. 1900

Cambridge Univ Girton Co
Cambridge: Girton College tower and chapel Date: 1913

Twelve breeds of pigeon. Drawing / Engraving from Daniel Girton, The new and complete pigeon-fancier; or, Modern treatise on domestic pigeons. Frontispiece. Date: circa 1804

Cambridge Uni Girton Lib
Cambridge: Girton College Stanley Library Date: 1913

Girton College Lecture
A lecture at Girton College, Cambridge, a women-only college until 1977: the students concentrate and prepare to take notes

Agneta Ramsay / Punch 1887
AGNETA FRANCES RAMSAY Fellow-founder of Girton College, Cambridge, honoured by Mr Punch, June 1887

Warwick Castle, n.d. Creator: Thomas Girtin
Warwick Castle, n.d. Attributed to Thomas Girtin

Castle on Shore, n.d. Creator: Thomas Girtin
Castle on Shore, n.d. Attributed to Thomas Girtin

View of the City with the Louvre, etc. taken from Pont Marie, from A Selection... 1802. Creator: Thomas Girtin
View of the City with the Louvre, etc. taken from Pont Marie, from A Selection of Twenty of the Most Picturesque Views in Paris, 1802

A Boatyard at the Mouth of an Estuary, 1800. Creator: Thomas Girtin
A Boatyard at the Mouth of an Estuary, 1800

View of Pont au Change, the City Theatre, Pont Neuf, Conciergerie Prison, etc... July 12, 1802. Creator: Thomas Girtin
View of Pont au Change, the City Theatre, Pont Neuf, Conciergerie Prison, etc. taken from Pont Notre Dame, from A Selection of Twenty of the Most Picturesque Views in Paris, July 12, 1802

Phineas Borret's Farm near Saffron Walden, 1802. Creator: Thomas Girtin
Phineas Borret's Farm near Saffron Walden, 1802

Saint Catherine's Hill, Guildford, n.d. Creator: Thomas Girtin
Saint Catherine's Hill, Guildford, n.d

View from Palace Terrace at Saint Germain on Laye, from Twenty Views in Paris and its Environs, published 1802

Lincoln Cathedral, c1795. Artist: Thomas Girtin
Lincoln Cathedral, c1795. From The Connoisseur Vol LIX, [Otto Limited, London, 1921]

Roller skating very much in fashion. Lady students from Girton on the towpath waving to
537735 Roller skating very much in fashion. Lady students from Girton on the towpath waving to oarsmen rowing on the river

Girton College, Cambridge. 1904

Benefits of university education for women. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch London 8
538474 Benefits of university education for women. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch London 8 December 1887. Young man in railway carriage offers graduate of Girton, Cambridge

FALL / DOBERMANN / 1954
Alli of Girton Greenhalgh Date: 1954

FALL / DOBERMANN / 1952
Alli of Girton Greenhalgh. Date: 1952

Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island, Northumberland, 1796-97. Creator: Thomas Girtin
Lindisfarne Castle, Holy Island, Northumberland, 1796-97

St. Pauls Cathedral from St. Martin s-le-Grand, ca. 1795. Creator: Thomas Girtin
St. Pauls Cathedral from St. Martin s-le-Grand, ca. 1795

Deer in Windsor Forest, 1793-94. Creator: Thomas Girtin
Deer in Windsor Forest, 1793-94

River at Norwich, early 19th century. Creator: Anon
River at Norwich, early 19th century

Newark and Sherwood NG23 7 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Newark and Sherwood NG23 7

Cambridge CB3 0 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Cambridge CB3 0

Durham Cathedral, c1800, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
Durham Cathedral, c1800, (c1900). View of Durham Castle and Cathedral in County Durham, with the bridge over the River Wear in the foreground

Thomas Girtin (1775-1802). Creator: Unknown
Thomas Girtin (1775-1802). Portrait of British painter and etcher Girtin who played an important part in establishing watercolour as a respected art form

Ripon Cathedral, c1800, (c1900). Creator: Unknown
Ripon Cathedral, c1800, (c1900). Cows drinking by a bridge over the river, with the cathedral in the distance. Print after Ripon Minster, Yorkshire, painting by Thomas Girtin

In St. Martin s-Le-Grand, 1800, (1920). Artist: James Baily
In St. Martin s-Le-Grand, 1800, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

Front view of the Pantheon on Oxford Street, Westminster, London, 1795. Designed by James Wyatt, the Pantheon was a place of public entertainment that opened in 1772

Landscape with Ruins, 18th century, (1935). Artist: Thomas Girtin
Landscape with Ruins, 18th century, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy

Beddgelert, 1800, (1935). Artist: Thomas Girtin
Beddgelert, 1800, (1935). From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the Collection of Frederick John Nettleford, Volume II. - D to H, by C. Reginald Grundy. [Bemrose and Sons Ltd

Devonshire Farm, c1798. Artist: Thomas Girtin
Devonshire Farm, c1798, (1921). From The Connoisseur Vol LX, [Otto Limited, London, 1921]

The Old Wooden Bridge, c1800. Artist: Thomas Girtin
The Old Wooden Bridge, c1800. From The Studio Volume 67. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1916]

The Valley of the Aire, c1800. Artist: Thomas Girtin
The Valley of the Aire, c1800. From The Studio Volume 67. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1916]

The stepping stones on the Wharfe, above Bolton Abbey, Yorkshire, 1801. Artist: Thomas Girtin
The stepping stones on the Wharfe, above Bolton Abbey, Yorkshire, 1801. Painting held at National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne. From The Studio Volume 27

Lane and Cottages, c1800. Artist: Thomas Girtin
Lane and Cottages, c1800. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIV, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1929]

Glasgow Cathedral, c18th century. Artist: Thomas Girtin
Glasgow Cathedral, c18th century. From The Connoisseur, 1941 edited by H. Granville Fell. [The National Magazine Co. Ltd, London, 1941]

View of Appledore, North Devon, from Instow Sands, 1798, (1919). Artist: Thomas Girtin
View of Appledore, North Devon, from Instow Sands, 1798. Painting housed in The Courtauld Gallery, London. Thomas Girtin (1775-1802). From The Connoisseur Volume LV [Otto Limited, London, 1919]

A Devonshire Farm, c1798, (1921)
A Devonshire Farm, c1798. After an origianl work by Thomas Girtin (1775-1802). From The Connoisseur Volume LX [Otto Limited, London, 1921]

Lincoln Cathedral, 1794, (1921)
Lincoln Cathedral, 1794. Lincoln Cathedral, Lincolnshire. In 1072 William the Conqueror ordered that a cathedral should be built at Lincoln

The Faubourg and the Porte Saint-Denis, 1801. Artist: Thomas Girtin
The Faubourg and the Porte Saint-Denis, 1801. Located in the collection at, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France

La Porte St Denis, Paris, 1800. Artist: Thomas Girtin
La Porte St Denis, Paris, 1800. The St Denis door is a Parisian monument in Paris, Victoria and Albert Museum, London

Fall / Dobermann / 1954
Alli of Girton Greenhalgh Date: 1954

Fall / Dobermann / 1952
Alli of Girton Greenhalgh. Date: 1952

The Performance of the electra of Sophocles by Ladies at Girton College
The Performance of the " electra" of Sophocles by Ladies at Girton College, Near Cambridge, Uk, 1883

Benefits of university education for women. George du Maurier cartoon from Punch London 8 December 1887. Young man in railway carriage offers graduate of Girton, Cambridge

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"Girton: A Historic Institution at the Heart of Cambridge, England" Girton College, located in Cambridge University's Girton Court, stands as a testament to women's education and empowerment. Established in 1869, it has been instrumental in shaping the academic landscape for women. With its impressive collection of twelve breeds of pigeons and an intriguing illustration by Agneta Ramsay from Punch magazine in 1887, Girton College embraces both intellectual pursuits and artistic expressions. The college library serves as a haven for knowledge seekers with its extensive resources from Cambridge University Girton Library, and is here that students immerse themselves in scholarly works and engage in stimulating discussions during Girton College lectures. Outside the walls of academia lies a world waiting to be explored. The captivating artwork depicting Lincoln Cathedral by Thomas Girtin transports us back to c1795 when history was being shaped within those hallowed halls. Even beyond academics, Girton students have always embraced modern trends. Roller skating became all the rage during their time, with lady students donning skates on the towpath while waving cheerfully at passersby. George du Maurier's cartoon from Punch London highlights the benefits of university education for women - a cause championed by Girton College since its inception. It symbolizes progress towards gender equality and societal transformation through education. Intriguingly enough, "FALL / DOBERMANN" references two significant years – 1954 and 1952 – perhaps marking milestones or events that left an indelible mark on Girton's journey towards excellence. Girton College remains an iconic institution where generations of trailblazing individuals have thrived academically while pushing boundaries socially. Its legacy continues to inspire future leaders who will shape our world with their intellect and vision.