A red brick building with stone-mullioned windows overlooks a gravel path, a small lawn, and mature trees under a blue sky.

Master’s House and garden (RGL2026)

University Printing House, Master’s House, Silver Street, Cambridge

History of Field's Printing House

In 1655 the University printer was John Field. He had been a printer to parliament and was a protege of Cromwell. He built a printing house on land that would later house the Master of St Catharine’s College. This remained the University printing house until the early 19th century. See https: //www.british-history.ac.uk/vch/cambs/vol3/pp321-324

Red brick buildings with gabled roofs overlook a green lawn, a gravel path, and trees under a cloudy sky.

Master’s House, Silver Street (RGL2026)

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