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@TheEdwardHowell Almost all used the New English Hymnal!

@godtres1 I guess my next question is: which ones used a proper hymn book, and which used Communist Praise?

The results of my evensong-a-thon are in... ⭐️⭐️⭐️ — exceptional 1. Trinity ⭐️⭐️ — excellent 2. King's 3. John's 4. Jesus 5. Clare 6. Pembroke (1/3)

This ranking is, of course, subjective — based on my personal experience of each college's evensong. You are welcome to disagree! (3/3)

⭐️ — great 7. Magdalene 8. Caius 9. Emma 10. Sidney Sussex 11. Catz 12. Christ's 13. Queens' 14. Tit Hall 15. Peterhouse 🙂 — recommended 16. Corpus (2/3)

When rating each evensong, I will consider both music and atmosphere. Each judgement will be subjective — based on my personal experience of the evensong. I hope not to have to use the bottom of the scale. However, I will always provide an honest account of my experiences. (4/4)

I will rate each evensong using a Michelin-inspired three-star system: ⭐⭐⭐ — exceptional ⭐⭐ — excellent ⭐ — great 🙂 — recommended 🙁 — not recommended (3/4)

Join me as I undertake an evensong-a-thon around the sixteen old colleges at the University of Cambridge over the next seven weeks. Evensong is an Anglican choral service, combining the ancient services of vespers and compline. (1/4)

It includes a number of beautiful illustrations and a volvelle. Find out more: cudl.lib.cam.ac.uk/view/MS-MAGDAL… Images by permission of the Pepys Library at Magdalene College, via the University of Cambridge Digital Library.

This thirteenth-century manuscript, in the Pepys Library at Magdalene College, is a guide to fortune-telling. @magdalenealumni @magdlibs

The chapel at Magdalene College, Cambridge, was built around 1470, and retains an intimate atmosphere. @magdalenealumni @Cambridge_Uni

The dining hall at Magdalene College, Cambridge, was built around 1519, and redecorated in 1714, with new panelling, a new ceiling and a staircase. @magdalenealumni @Cambridge_Uni

Magdalene College, Cambridge, was founded in 1428, but its first courtyard was constructed between c.1470 and c.1585. Why did it take over 100 years to build? @magdalenealumni @Cambridge_Uni

Domum (meaning "homewards") is the celebration for those leaving @WinColl. It is named after the school song, which is sung a number of times during the day. You can learn about the history of the song in this video: youtu.be/TBhrwPFooZs.

There are two different cloisters at @WinColl! One is medieval, and one is the school's main war memorial. In what ways are the two cloisters similar and different? Find out in this video: youtu.be/f1TqwyhYznA

@magdlibs Great news!

We are pleased to announce the cataloguing of the Old Library's Van de Weyer albums - a collection of portrait prints, correspondence and autographs collected by Jean-Sylvain Van de Weyer (1802-1874), former Prime Minister of Belgium. More info here: magdlibs.com/2024/06/25/jea…

Why is there a swastika on the war memorial at @WinColl? The answer is nothing to do with the Nazis!

This 14th-century misericord in the chapel of @WinColl depicts a disabled beggar and an ape holding a horn to its backside... What can we learn about medieval tendencies towards the disabled from this? 🧵 (1/6)

The 18 surviving misericords from 1387-94 in @WinColl can be seen on tours of the college (@WinCollHeritage), and an example is on display in the school's free museum (@WinCollMuseums), open 2-4 daily. Learn more about the misericords here: youtu.be/OveXcRWb7x4. (6/6)

The misericord actually emphasises the importance of charity, because to the left of the central figure, Martin of Tours cuts his cloak in half with his sword, to share it with the beggar. (5/6)

Misericords allowed tired priests to rest on a small ledge during long services. The space beneath the ledge was relatively hidden, so provided sculptors with an opportunity to be creative. (2/6)