W. Metcalfe and Son was a
printer and
publisher in
Cambridge during the 19th and early 20th centuries. Its office has been located on
Green Street,
Trinity Street and
St Mary's Street.
A large number of books about Cambridge were published by W. Metcalfe and Sons during that era.
In 1836, William Metcalfe was a contender for the printer of
Cambridge University Press, but was defeated by
John Parker.
The ''Cambridge General Advertiser'', first issued in 1839, was printed by William Metcalfe and Jonathan Palmer. Metcalfe continued as printer until 1846, after which it changed hands a number of times before closing in 1850.
, W Metcalfe and Sons Ltd is cooperated in
Appersett
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Books
The Railway traveller's walk through Cambridge
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Adamant Media
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Periodicals
* The Cambridge University Magazine (1839–1842)
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Cambridge General Advertiser
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Messenger of Mathematics
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The Eagle (1859–1935).
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References
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