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When was Wadham College founded? |
1610 |
Seventh century James I |
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Who founded Wadham College? |
Sir Nicholas and Dorothy Wadham |
Husband and wife, widow driving force. |
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Who was the master Mason for Wadham College? |
William Arnold |
From Somerset. |
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Who created the East window at Wadham College completed in 1622 for £113? |
Bernard van Linge |
Dutch brother of Abraham. |
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Who created the screens in the chapel and hall at Wadham College in 1612 for £82? |
John Bolton |
He also worked on the Bodleian Library. |
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What architectural style was the chapel at Wadham College? |
Gothic |
Popular in 17th century, link back to height of Cathedral building in medieval period. |
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Who founded St John’s College, Oxford? |
Sir Thomas White |
Wealthy London merchant, Master of the Merchant Taylors' Company. |
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Which college grounds were taken by Sir Thomas White to create St John’s? |
St Bernard's College |
Founded in 1437 by Henry Chichele, Archbishop of Canterbury, for Cistercian monks studying at Oxford. |
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What was built over the kitchen at Wadham College? |
Library |
To keep the books warm and stop damp damaging them. |
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What was notable about Sir Thomas White founder of St John’s? |
First merchant to found a college in Oxford. |
Until St John’s most colleges in Oxford founded by churchmen. |
