Magdalene College, Pepys Building

Magdalene College's Pepys Building, originally known as the Pepysian Library, was constructed between 1670 and 1703 and is a notable example of classical architecture from that period. The building features a west front made of ashlar stone, while the rest is constructed of brick with stone dressings. It has three stories, an attic, and a cellar, with a main frontage that has five bays and a tiled roof.

The central open arcade is distinguished by five semi-elliptical arches supported by Doric, Roman Doric, and Ionic pilasters. Above the arcade, the entablature bears the inscription 'Bibliotheca Pepysiana, 1724', indicating the year the library was relocated there, not the year the building was completed. On either side of the arcade, there are two open staircases.

Although the interior was altered in the 19th century, it still retains two original staircases and a fireplace surround. Additionally, there are 18th-century doors and panelling, along with other features from the 18th and 19th centuries. The Pepys Library houses Samuel Pepys' twelve bookcases from 1666, along with his books and writing desk.