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. Books The Railway traveller's walk through Cambridge Editions 186- - 1862 - , Microfilm: 1864 - 1867 - , Microfilm: 1873 - 1880 - , Microfilm: 1882? - Reprints 1897 - (reprint of eight edition) Others Internet Archive Reprinted in 2002 by Adamant Media. Periodicals The Cambridge University Magazine (1839–1842) Cambridge General Advertiser (1839–1846) Messenger of Mathematics The Eagle (1859–1935). Annuals References Companies with year of establishment missing Year of disestablishment missing Defunct companies of the United Kingdom Book publishing companies of the United Kingdom Companies based in Cambridge History of Cambridge