Letter from the Duke of Newcastle [Chancellor of the University] to the Countess of Portsmouth [Visitor] asking her to delay her decision about the appointment of the successor to Thomas Chapman as Master of Magdalene until he had had time to consult and then advise her [she ignored his advice and made her own appointment].
New Series No. 14
Articles
A Parnell Centenary by Ged Martin
Notices of deaths
C. Kingsley Dove; H.G. Carter; F.W. Hammond; J. Morshead; D.L. Thornton; Prof. G.F. Webb; B.H. Molony; A.H. Van Bergen; G.H. Nicholson; N.L. Blandford; C.A. Marsh; P.F. James; G.B. Sheffield; H.K. Kettler; E.F. Mutesa (H.H. The Kabaka of Burganda); J.P. Martel
News of the following clubs and societies
Amalgamation Club officers for the Boat Club, Cricket, Rugby, Football, Hockey, Athletics, Lawn Tennis, Swimming, Squash, Eton Fives, Rugby Fives, Badminton, Table Tennis, Sailing, Cross Country, Golf, Croquet Arts Trust, Bridge, Chess, Record Club, Keilin Society, Kingsley Club, Musical Society, Dramatic Society, Law Society, Film Society, National Union of Students, S.R.C., Wyverns
Boat Club
Cricket
Rugby
Football
Hockey
Tennis
Squash
Badminton
Table Tennis
Golf
Keilin Society
Kingsley Club
Music Club
Dramatic Society
New Series No. 15
Articles
Magdalene Sixty Years Ago by A. Mazaraki (admitted 1911)
Caxton Retained - III
Notices of deaths
C. Blamire-Brown; The Earl of Durham; Colonel V.E. Cotton; J. Morley; E.R. Hopewell; T. Daish; B.F.C. Atkinson; Captain C. McNab; major H.L. Batty-Smith; H.B. Eyles; A.J.A. Hollins; A.L. Please; E.A. Tavener; H.C. Fowler; E.A.H. Bergqvist; G.W. Haslett; J.D. Christopher; Major A.J. +Crewdson; J.H.E.P. Marks; H.M. Cotterill; Lord Macdonald; C.K. Stevenson; Brigadier R.N. Hanbury; J.S.A. Pearson; Captain D.P. Templer; P.H. Burden; J.R. Dupree; D.H. Pybus; C.J.G. Mumford; A. Keith-Thomas; J. Pinto; T.M.P. Mellett
News of the following clubs and societies
Amalgamation Club officers for the Boat Club, Cricket, Rugby, Football, Hockey, Athletics, Lawn Tennis, Squash, Eton Fives, Rugby Fives, Badminton, Table Tennis, Sailing, Cross Country, Golf, Croquet, Arts Trust, Chess, Record Club, Keilin Society, Kingsley Club, Musical Society, Dramatic Society, Law Society, Film Society, National Union of Students, Wyverns
Boat Club
Cricket
Rugby
Football
Hockey
Tennis
Squash
Badminton
Sailing
Keilin Society
Kingsley Club
Music
Dramatic Society
Film Society
New Series No. 16
Obituaries
Richard William Ladborough
Sir Charles Harington (admitted to Magdalene 1916; Hon. Fellow 1944)
Professor Francis Wormald (admitted to Magdalene 1922; Hon. Fellow 1961)
Images
R.W. Ladborough
Notices of deaths
D.J.G. Sparrow-Beridge; A.R. Gibbs; H.A. Forrer; E.P. Ginistrelli; Revd A.T.L. Grear; E.F.I. Ibbetson; C.W.C. Hore; P.M. Pope; Major R.M. Archdale; Dr E.G. Snaith; J.A. England; D.W. Grant; J.F.L. Lambe; W.H. Valentine; F.G. Womersley; H.L. Groom; Sir Charles Harington (Honorary Fellow); T.J.S. Hawtayne; Dr J. Gray; Col. L.F. Messel; J.J.V.F. Murphy; Lt-Col. R.S.S. Meade; W.H. Moore; G.W.L. Holland; Prof. F. Wormald (Honorary Fellow); P.D. Bennett; H.K. Davenport; R.B. Evans; W.S. Wigglesworth; J.T. Forgie; J.H.D. Ward; C.S. Farnes; Dr R.W. Ladborough; E.W.R. Lumby; Revd J. Nuirie; P.E.L. Lyon; Lt-Col. C.C.A. Russell; Hon. J.H.D. Willoughby; J.L. Spencer; M.R.J. Chetwynd-Stapylton; R.W. Johnston; J.C. Crum; E.V. Swart; Dr R. Hyde; C.T. Keyser; Dr E.P. Fitton; A.R. Carroll; A.J. King; Revd D.B. Tanqueray; P.A. Roubiczek; Revd J.E. Sealy; H.R.H. Prince William of Gloucester; J.C. Stewart-Smith
News of the following clubs and societies
Amalgamation Club officers for the Boat Club, Cricket, Rugby, Football, Hockey, Athletics, Lawn Tennis, Squash, Eton Fives, Rugby Fives; Badminton, Swimming, Table Tennis, Sailing, Cross Country, Golf, Croquet, Arts Trust, Bridge, Chess, Debating Society, Record Club, Musical Society, Dramatic Society, Law Society, Film Society, National Union of Students, Wyverns
Boat Club
Cricket
Rugby
Football
Hockey
Tennis
Badminton
Table Tennis
Chess Club
Record Club
Film Society
Music Society
Law Society
New Series No. 17
Obituaries
The Rt. Hon. Sir Henry Urmston Willink
Images
The Rt. Hon. Sir Henry Urmston Willink (sitting at his desk lighting a pipe)
Notices of deaths
Capt. J.A. Hornsby; W.B. Sotheron-Estcourt; Major A.E. Collier; E. Hindle; B.A. Fixsen; Major G.W. Tickell; A.L.V. Long; Revd Canon F.R.L. Brooke; A.H.G. Richards; E.R. Brookes; The Hon. Mr Justice H.K. Chainani; J.F. Waring; D. Lack; J.P. Moffett; J.F. Harjes; P.C. Braybrooke; The Rt. Hon. Sor Henry Willink; C.H. Blyth; F.T. Mackay-James; P.S.C. Owen
News of the following clubs and societies
Amalgamation Club officers for the Boat Club, Cricket, Rugby, Football, Hockey, Athletics, Lawn Tennis, Squash, Eton Fives, Ski Club, Rugby Fives, Badminton, Swimming, Table Tennis, Sailing, Cross Country, Golf, Croquet, Arts Trust, Bridge, Chess, Debating Society, Record Club, Musical Society, Dramatic Society, Law Society, Film Society, National Union of Students, Wyverns, Christian Union
Boat Club
Cricket
Rugby
Football
Hockey
Athletics
Tennis
Squash
Badminton
Chess Club
College orchestra formed
Dramatic Society
Film Society
Law Society
New Series No. 18
Obituaries
Professor The Lord Blackett
Gavin Macfarlane-Grieve
Sir James Roxburgh
Images
Drawing of Prof The Lord Blackett
Notices of deaths
H.M. Armstrong; Sir James Roxburgh; C.M. Reece; Prof the Rt. Hon. the Lord Blackett; Major T.L. Dearbergh; G.M. Macfarlane-Grieve; J.F.M. Holland; M.H. Thomas; Revd Canon G.A.G. Bowen; S.F. Buxton; A.J.G. Leveson-Gower; Sir John Brocklebank; G.R.W. Brigstocke; J.W. Turner; C.M. Barley; G.R. Pettit
News of the following clubs and societies
Amalgamation Club officers for the Boat Club, Cricket, Rugby, Football, Hockey, Athletics, Lawn Tennis, Squash, Eton Fives, Ski Club, Rugby Fives, Badminton, Swimming, Table Tennis, Sailing, Cross Country, Golf, Croquet, Bridge, Chess, Record Club, Kingsley Club, Music Society, Dramatic Society, Law Society, Film Society, National Union of Students, Wyverns
Boat Club
Cricket
Rugby
Football
Hockey
Athletics
Squash
Eton Fives
Ski Club
Swimming
Table Tennis
Cross Country
Chess
College Orchestra
May Week Concert and other performances held during the year
Law Society
New Series No. 19
Obituary
Sir John Le Rougetel. Includes photograph of his portrait
Articles
Opening box containing diaries of A.C. Benson
Notices of deaths
A.J.P. Edgcumbe; O.L. Lee-Williams; J.C.F. Davidson; G.C. Lowry; Sir John Le Rougetel; G. Parker-Jervis; Revd J.A. Hancock; J.D. Podmore; Sir Donald Scott; Dr G.E. Watts; C.H.R. Reeves; T.A. Moores; A.G. Hickson; Major W.W. Hicks Beach; M.R. Haddock; E.B. Clive; H.R. MacAlister; P.D. McFarlan; J.B. Jameson; R.F. St. B. Wayne; H.E. Musson; V.C. Pugh; Rt. Hon. the Lord Plunket; P.D. Adams; A.J. Kenmuir-Evans; H.G. Crace; Dr B. Hollingsworth; W.A. Parkin-Moore
News of the following clubs and societies
Amalgamation Club officers for the Boat Club, Cricket, Rugby, Football, Hockey, Athletics, Lawn Tennis, Squash, Eton Fives, Golf Club, Ski Club, Cross Country, Badminton, Swimming, Croquet, Bridge, Chess, Record Club, Kingsley Club, Music Society, Law Society, Dramatic Society, Film Society, National Union of Students, Wyverns, Table Tennis
Boat Club
Cricket
Rugby
Football
Hockey
Athletics
Tennis
Squash
Eton Fives
Golf
Ski Club
Cross Country
Badminton
Chess
Music Society
Law Society
New Series No. 20
Articles
The Magdalene Appeal Fifth Report
Notices of deaths
Revd A.L. Edwards; Capt. K.R. Murray; H.M. Butler; W.R.G. Eustace; Revd A.M. Pryde; H.E.G. Browning; A.D. Firth; M.O. Pease; D.P. Welles; E.K. Welles; G.G. Ellis; D.K.H. Roberts; Col. E.B.S. Scott-Clarke; Revd. Preb. C.E. Welch; A.O. Ramage; L.A. Wills; S.V.B. Van De Weyer; D. Zinkin; J. Harding; J.P. Formstone
News of the following clubs and societies
Amalgamation Club officers for the Boat Club, Cricket, Rugby, Football, Hockey, Athletics, Lawn Tennis, Squash, Golf, Ski Club, Cross Country, Badminton, Bridge, Chess, Kingsley Club, Music Society, Law Society, Film Society, Table Tennis
Boat Club
Cricket
Rugby
Football
Hockey
Lawn Tennis
Squash
Golf
Ski Club
Cross Country
Badminton
Chess
Kingsley Club
Music Society
Law Society
Film Society
Table Tennis
New Series No. 22
Obituary
The Lord Selwyn-Lloyd of Wirral
Articles
Walter Hamilton: A Tribute. Includes a copy of his portrait by Derek Hill
Sir Derman Christopherson: A Welcome. Includes photograph
University Developments 1969-1978 by Denis Murphy
The Magdalene Appeal: Seventh Report
Notices of deaths
Prof. B. Dickins, major B. Tinker, Brig. O.W. Nicholson, Capt. A.F. Coryton, Dr J.D. Hindley-Smith, Col. L.H.M. Mackenzie, J.H.L. Glassbrook, R. Elmhirst, H.E. James, W.C. Norvill, R.J. Stopford, A.H. Hoare, A.C.R. Pope, A. Schegloff, R.H. Ellis, I.G. Mitchell-Innes, Lord Selwyn-Lloyd of Wirral, G.A. Madley, R.M. Sibson, The Ven. G. Mayfield, Lt. Col. H.P. Hunloke, Dr J.G.C. Spencer-Bernard, R.F. Reid, G.N. Fox-Edmunds, I.W. Rutherford, The Hon. K.G. Kinnaird, P.W.S. Fletcher, Lord Shuttleworth, L.H. McCormick-Goodhart, J.S. Taylor-Nelson, Major D. R. Freeman, P.T.E. England, W.Q. Dewar, Capt. N. W.I. Naper, A.G. Quest, Rev. J.E. Burridge, T.H. Tudor-Price, D.G. Ingram, N.J. Estcourt, A. Kirkor, N.G.J. Stewart-Richardson
News of the following clubs and societies
Amalgamation Club officers for the Boat Club, Cricket, Rugby, Football, Hockey, Tennis, Squash, Golf, Ski Club, Cross Country, Badminton, Table Tennis, Bridge, Chess, Record Club, Kingsley Club, Music Society, Law Society, Film Society
Boat Club
Cricket
Rugby
Football
Hockey
Lawn Tennis
Squash
Cross Country
Badminton
Table Tennis
Chess
Kingsley Club
Music Society
Law Society
Film Society
Note on the University Challenge Team
New Series No. 23
Obituaries
Dr I.A. Richards (includes a photo of his portrait by Richard Stone)
Reynolds Stone
Lady Willink
Articles
The Hall (includes a colour photo) by D.W. Roberts
The Architectural Influence of David Roberts in Cambridge by Sir Nicholas Ray
Frederick E. Cleary's Portrait by Richard Stone (includes a photo of the portrait)
Notices of deaths
A.F. De Ledesma, I.A. Richards, N.R. Davis, Sir William Addis, P.G. Eccles, Sir Norman Hartnell, A.H. Hoare, T.H. Price, R.C.R. Crewdson, G.L. Crewdson, E.W. Dawson, The Rt Hon the Earl Fitzwilliam, G.N.N. Gunn, The Revd B.B.F. Westcott, R.P.C. Agnew, G.S. Hawkins, The Revd R.E. Sadleir, A. Reynolds Stone, Col. A.A. Camerson, J.H. Raikes, J.E. Scholey, E.E. Smith, Dr M.D. Kipling, M. St. J. Packe, L.W. Firman, L. Clark, J. Charteris, The Rt Hon Lord Hewlett, P.J. Abbott
News of the following clubs and societies
Amalgamation Club officers for the Boat Club, Cricket, Rugby, Football, Hockey, Tennis, Squash, Golf, Cross Country, Mountaineering, Badminton, Table Tennis, Chess, Kingsley Club, Music Society, Law Society, Film Society
Boat Club
Cricket
Rugby
Football
Hockey
Lawn Tennis
Squash
Golf
Cross Country
Badminton
Table Tennis
Music Club
Chess Club
Kingsley Club
Law Society
Film Society
Mountaineering Club
List of those obtaining blues or half-blues by representing the University against Oxford
Book containing the records of May Balls held in 1920, 1922, and 1924.
Includes a list of members of the May Ball Committee, accounts, a record of decisions, duties allocated to College servants, and an summary of the organisation of the ball.
Book containing the records of May Balls held in 1928 and 1930.
Includes a list of members of the May Ball Committee, accounts, a record of decisions, duties allocated to College servants, and an summary of the organisation of the ball.
Administration file for the May Ball held on 19 June 1957. Includes an invitation, correspondence about arrangements, and insurance documents.
Menu
Programme for the ball, including list of entertainment and food, a map, and a list of members of the committee.
Programme for the ball, including includes a schedule of events and a map.
Programme for the ball, including schedule of events and a map [2 copies] and three copies of the poster with different designs.
Programme for the ball, including schedule of events and a map.
Invitation to the centenary May Ball. The invitation is in its envelope with a wax seal on the back and is addressed to Dr Hyam.
Programme for the ball, including schedule of events and a map.
Invitation (in its envelope) to the May Ball addressed to Dr Hyam;
Two programmes for the ball, including schedule of events and a map;
Two copies of the poster for the ball
Notes on the May Ball held in 1983 and tips for organising the next ball in 1985.
Invitation and application for tickets form.
Poster for the Ball held on Wednesday 18 June 1997. Designed by Ronald Searle.
Poster for the Ball which was held on 21 June 2017.
Poster for the Ball which was held on 19 June 2017.
Poster and programme for the Ball which was held on 25 June 2025.
Programme for the Ball which was held on 11 June 1975.
The donor of the programme said that a double ticket cost £20 which was marginally more than "our great rival, Trinity". Trinity had a disaster with their headline act, Pink Floyd, pulling out on the morning of the ball which meant Magdalene's headline act, Mungo Jerry 'stole their thunder' having just released their number one hit In the summertime.
Tatler magazine attended the Ball and featured it in its monthly publication.
Programme for the ball, including list of entertainment and food, a map, and a list of members of the committee.
New Series No. 21
Obituaries
Lord Britten
Sir Owen Morshead
Articles
The Magdalene Appeal Sixth Report
Notices of Deaths
F. Ollerenshaw; A.J. Collins; E.B. Gordon; Sir Owen Morshead; G.H. Down; E.L. Warmington; W. Bland; L.J. Charman; Col. F.F. Holt; E. Atkinson; R.S. Jenyns; H.R. Stewart; L.A.L. Humphreys; M.R. McLarty; E.R. Bickersteth; H.R. Fedden; J.E. Kidd; G.F. Green; R. Wheeler; Revd B.M. Pratt; J.B. Tyrer; Lt. Col. G.P. Davies; C.J. Ritchie; W. Blum; A.J. Kilpatrick; Father Cornelius Ernst; Dr T.W. Dutton; Dr J.W. Harding; E.S. Higgs; T.A.A. Negus; J.M. Sheffield; G.C. Walker
News of the following clubs and societies
Amalgamation Club officers for the Boat Club, Cricket, Rugby, Football, Hockey, Lawn Tennis, Squash, Golf, Ski Club, Cross Country, Badminton, Table Tennis, Bridge, Chess, Record Club, Kingsley Club, Music Society, Law Society, Film Society
Boat Club
Cricket
Rugby
Football
Hockey
Tennis
Golf
Ski Club
Badminton
Kingsley Club
Music Society
Law Society
Film Society
News about the organ