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University of Cambridge
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About the University of Cambridge Logo
Introduction
Four golden lions, an ermine cross, and a red Bible chained at the center — the University of Cambridge coat of arms is a piece of Tudor heraldry still on active duty.
Brand Overview
The University of Cambridge is a collegiate research university in Cambridge, England, founded in 1209 — the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world. Its motto is “Hinc Lucem et Pocula Sacra” — “From here, light and sacred draughts.” The official website is cam.ac.uk.
History of the University of Cambridge Logo
Cambridge’s arms were granted in 1573 by Robert Cooke, Clarenceux King of Arms. The shield is divided by an ermine cross on a red field; in each quarter stands a golden lion, and at the center rests a red Bible with gold clasps, lying horizontally. The arms remain the university’s principal device — the crest that appears on its degrees, its buildings, and its official identity, eight centuries after scholars first gathered on the Cam.
Meaning of the Logo
- The four lions: Royal authority and vigilance — the university under the crown’s protection, watching in four directions.
- The ermine cross: Purity of learning dividing the shield — the cross at the heart of a university born from church scholars.
- The Bible: Theology at the center of the original curriculum — the book from which all other studies radiated.
University of Cambridge Logo Colors
| Color | Hex Code | Usage |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Red | #CD0707 | The shield field (sampled from the arms artwork) |
| Gold | #FEE46E | The lions and Bible clasps (sampled from the arms artwork) |
| White / Ermine | #FFFFFF | The cross and fur field of the arms |
The arms look down from college gatehouses across Cambridge — heraldry that outlived the Tudors and never needed a redesign.
Conclusion
Cambridge’s logo was granted by a Tudor herald and ratified by eight centuries of use. Some identities are not designed; they are inherited.
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