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@LibraryRobinson

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 Cambridge, England
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Joined August 2018
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Planning this...our benefactor had given away 95% of his fortune by the time he died. His gifts include a public swimming pool in Bedford, RNLI lifeboats, heart transplants at Papworth, better maternity facilities at the Rosie, and a Cambridge concert hall (well nearly!)
Poster for a library display about Sir David Robinson, philanthropist

ALT Poster for a library display about Sir David Robinson, philanthropist

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Mabel Robinson (painted by Sam Morse-Brown) watches the library deep clean. Thank you Sue, Katie and Jordi for your hard work keeping our shelves and books dust free.
An oil painting of Mabel Robinson hangs in the library, it was painted by Sam Morse-Brown

ALT An oil painting of Mabel Robinson hangs in the library, it was painted by Sam Morse-Brown

Image of dust free books and shelves

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Open to University students worldwide, the Annual Mavis Batey Essay Prize encourages new research in garden history @thegardenstrust Closes 03.09.2023 thegardenstrust.org/gardens-…
A secluded corner in the gardens of Robinson College, Cambridge. A bench to sit, surrounded by lavender.

ALT A secluded corner in the gardens of Robinson College, Cambridge. A bench to sit, surrounded by lavender.

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Always feel the magic of the place when I pass these #illuminating #lightswitches #libraries
The image shows a panel of light switches for the upper floor of the library

ALT The image shows a panel of light switches for the upper floor of the library

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Gorgeous glazed ceramic bowl by Geoffrey Eastop and John Piper for this week's @artukdotorg #onlineartexchange theme to celebrate @kettlesyard’s #LucieRie exhibition.
Orange, black and white glazing on ceramic bowl

ALT Orange, black and white glazing on ceramic bowl

Orange, black and white glazing on ceramic bowl

ALT Orange, black and white glazing on ceramic bowl

Close up photo of glazed ceramic bowl by Geoffrey Eastop and John Piper

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We are putting the finishing touches to our International Women's Day exhibition celebrating the published work of our Robinson College Fellows #IWD2023
The image shows a poster for an exhibition in the library of Robinson College to celebrate International Women's Day 2023

ALT The image shows a poster for an exhibition in the library of Robinson College to celebrate International Women's Day 2023

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Replying to @RobinsonCamb
Also flying the flag in the library...
Books for LGBT+ History Month in the College library

ALT Books for LGBT+ History Month in the College library

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Still winter days with the promise of spring #Reflections #February
The grounds of Robinson College with reflections in the water and first buds on the trees

ALT The grounds of Robinson College with reflections in the water and first buds on the trees

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Sharing entries to the 2022 Robinson College Book Collecting Prize. One student tells us about their Second-hand Jungian Book Collection which opened up "a means of seeing and understanding the world" #BooksChangeLives
Ten books from a personal collection based on the life and works of psychoanalyst C.G. Jung

ALT Ten books from a personal collection based on the life and works of psychoanalyst C.G. Jung

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Great to have the design of the Library praised in the listing report and interesting to see the coverage in Varsity varsity.co.uk/news/24663
This photo shows the large Library windows with vertical timber fins that moderate and enrich the natural light.

ALT This photo shows the large Library windows with vertical timber fins that moderate and enrich the natural light.

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Such a success! Thank you Joshua, Karen and all who came along #Blackhistorymonth2022
Photos from the workshop for Black History Month at Robinson College

ALT Photos from the workshop for Black History Month at Robinson College

Creatively celebrating Black History Month with a drop in workshop for students tomorrow led by Joshua Obichere in the Umney Foyer, Robinson College. Drop in anytime 11 am - 7pm. MY STORY - YOUR STORY - OUR STORY
Artwork by Joshua Obichere

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Artwork by Joshua Obichere

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Artwork by Joshua Obichere

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Interested to see this new book on the work of Vicki Ambery-Smith - we have a fabulous piece by her in our collection idiscover.lib.cam.ac.uk/perm…
Book cover Jewellery & Silverware by Vicki Ambery-Smith

ALT Book cover Jewellery & Silverware by Vicki Ambery-Smith

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Book cover of Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut

ALT Book cover of Breakfast of Champions by Kurt Vonnegut

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