Atkinson was admitted to Clare, 1838. Later Master of Clare, 1856-1915 (the longest Mastership in the College's history), during which he presided over the change from 'Clare Hall' to 'Clare College. He also served as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cambridge.
Edward Atkinson is buried at Mill Road Cemetery in Cambridge alongside his wife - the monument was restored in Nov 2016 following a donation from the College.
These fellowships were arranged for teachers to spend a term away from their school studying a subject of particular interest
(Caldecote, Petty Cury in Cambridge, Gamlingay, Freckenham etc and benefices), 1680-1729
The Walter Worliche Benefaction involved Everton and Tetworth in 1543 and 1549
Cave Scholarships (Warmfield), 1603
Dillingham Benefaction (Newnham in Cambridge), 1679
Pyke Scholarship (White Horse Inn, Cambridge, later settled on Fellows' Garden), 1709