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Hace 4 días · At St. John's College the main Gatehouse and the unaltered ranges of First Court, 1511–6, and Second Court with the Shrewsbury Tower, 1598–1602, are important brick buildings of their periods. The Library, 1623–5, is of architectural interest for the premeditated use of revived Gothic forms in the reign of James I.
27 de may. de 2024 · In this article, we will embark on a journey through the college‘s storied history, exploring its architectural wonders, notable alumni, and academic achievements, all while uncovering the unique character that sets St John‘s apart as a true bastion of excellence.
Hace 1 día · St. John's College (fn. 1) owes its foundation to the Lady Margaret Beaufort, mother of King Henry VII; but with her name must be joined that of John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester. (fn. 2) A plan to convert St. John's Hospital in Cambridge (fn. 3) into a college seems to have been in Fisher's mind, and to have been discussed at his instigation by ...
11 de may. de 2024 · Wordsworth moved on in 1787 to St. John’s College, Cambridge. Repelled by the competitive pressures there, he elected to idle his way through the university, persuaded that he “was not for that hour, nor for that place.”
- Stephen Maxfield Parrish
- William Wordsworth (1770–1850) produced some of the greatest English poems of the late 1700s and early 1800s. In contrast to the decorum of much 18...
- William Wordsworth grew up in the Lake District of northern England. There he spent much of his boyhood playing outdoors and exploring the mountain...
- Stirred simultaneously by walks in the English countryside and by his relationships with his sister Dorothy and English poet-critic Samuel Taylor C...
1 de jun. de 2024 · The Old Library at St. John’s College is a truly remarkable institution with a rich history and an impressive collection of ancient manuscripts and rare books. It has stood the test of time and remains a significant landmark in the world of academia.
23 de may. de 2024 · The St John’s College and Trinity College Economics Societies have partnered with Prometheus on Campus, an educational charity, to hold an interactive event with a panel of interdisciplinary speakers discussing green economics, trade and geopolitics.
31 de may. de 2024 · Andrew Chamblin Memorial Concert 2024 – Thursday 20 June, 8pm. Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford, and livestreamed online. The 18th annual concert in memory of St John’s alumnus Dr Andrew Chamblin will be given by the British conductor, organist and pianist, Wayne Marshall OBE. Watch live when it is streamed online.
