This revised edition of Adam Wall's 1798 guide to the formal ceremonies of the University of Cambridge written by Henry Gunning (1764 1854), at the time Senior Esquire Bedell, and published in 1828 was intended to help 'that very numerous Class, who are desirous of proceeding to their degrees, but are utterly at a loss what steps to take for that purpose'. It goes through the academic year, from Michaelmas Day to the 'Public Commencement' in July, explains the procedure for electing or appointing the university officers, from the Member of Parliament to the 'School-keeper and Bell-ringer',...
This revised edition of Adam Wall's 1798 guide to the formal ceremonies of the University of Cambridge written by Henry Gunning (1764 1854), at the ti...
