Communal, and formal, dining were central to College life up to the 1960s. Here, c 1913, we see the original Dining Hall of 1860, gas-lit, with the conical hatch to the kitchen shown on Colson's plans of 1860 plainly visible. This Dining Hall, and the kitchens, were significantly upgraded at a cost of £14,500 in … Continue reading Diamond Jubilee Exhibition (A look Back) Part 7

The Dytche was not purchased from the Dean and Chapter until 1951. Its level surface was engineered at the east end by the manipulation of 'the enormous chalk mound which so long disfigured the field and made a large part of it quite useless' as the Principal reported at the time. Chalk is clearly visible … Continue reading Diamond Jubilee Exhibition (A look Back) Part 6

The Bar End Playing Field, about a mile from the College, purchased in 1935 provided an outlet for energetic students as this cricket match with the rugby posts beyond shows. It was turned over to pasture during the Second War and needed much reclamation thereafter. Today the all-weather track and sports field, the latter a … Continue reading Diamond Jubilee Exhibition (A look Back) Part 5