St John's Top 5: Rules for Living

For men who had just come up to Cambridge in the 19th century life could be daunting. These undergraduate handbooks from the 19th century show just how much they had to know to 'fit-into' College life.

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Rules relating to residence (1876)

Rules relating to residence (1876)

Examination rules (1876)

Examination rules (1876)

Details supplied by Tutors for the information of students. (1870s)

Details supplied by Tutors for the information of students. (1870s)

Details supplied by Tutors for the information of students. (1870s)

Details supplied by Tutors for the information of students. (1870s)

Items available second-hand from your bedder (1870s)

Items available second-hand from your bedder (1870s)