Edward Atkinson archive

This material is held atClare College Archives, University of Cambridge

  • Reference
    • GB 1114 CCPP/ATKN
  • Former Reference
    • GB 1114 CCPP/1/20
  • Dates of Creation
    • 1840-1908
  • Name of Creator
  • Physical Description
    • 12 files/volumes paper and parchment

Administrative / Biographical History

(1819-1915), matriculated at Clare, 1838. Later Master of Clare, 1856-1915 (the longest Mastership in the College's history), during which he presided over the change from 'Clare Hall' to 'Clare College. He also served as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.

Edward Atkinson is buried at Mill Road Cemetery in Cambridge alongside his wife - the monument was restored in Nov 2016 following a donation from the College.