Identity area
Reference code
MCCA/MCHR/1/DIGBY
Title
Edward Digby
Date(s)
- June 2024 (Creation)
Level of description
File
Extent and medium
1 file, paper
Context area
Archival history
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Copy of a short biography of Edward Digby, who matriculated at Magdalene in 1792 but doesn't appear to have proceeded to a degree. Was tried for a 'Foot-pad robbery' at the Old Bailey in 1802. A transcript of the trial can be read at the Old Bailey Online website: https://www.oldbaileyonline.org/record/t18021027-119?text=%22medical%20gentleman%22.