Trinity Hall, Cambridge

Trinity Hall is the fifth- oldest college of the University of Cambridge and was founded in 1350 by Bishop William Bateman.

History

The dished by the plague devastation in the 1340s led to the loss of nearly half of the English population result; Bishop Bateman himself lost nearly 700 of his priests and so was his decision to found a college, rebuild of the necessity of his priesthood, driven.

Building

The grounds of the college at the Cam was originally extended by the purchase of a house from John de Crauden to allow the monks during their studies accommodation. The main courtyard was built during the first few decades of the College.

The chapel was commissioned in 1352 and built in 1366, the year in which Pope Urban V, the Master and Fellows allowed the Holy Mass in college to celebrate. The chapel is the smallest of its kind in Cambridge.

The library of the college was built in the late 16th century and is now used primarily for the storage of manuscripts and rare books.

College Life

Historically, Trinity Hall was known for its strength in the field of law. Today, these strengths lie not only in law but extend across different subjects in the arts and sciences. Located on the cam, hidden between Clare College and Trinity College, this college has a good reputation for its food, as well as for its non - pretentious atmosphere.

The College is a relatively small institution, unlike their larger, but younger neighbor, Trinity College, to which it maintains a certain rivalry. Initially, all colleges were called in Cambridge 'Hall ', until it was fashionable, of ' Hall ' in ' College ' rename. When Henry VIII founded Trinity next door, it was clear that Trinity Hall would continue to keep this name. Therefore, it is also wrong to say about Trinity Hall College.

The current Master is a history professor Martin Daunton.

Major graduates

  • Hans Blix, former weapons inspector for the United Nations
  • Philip Brocklehurst, polar explorer
  • Sir Alexander Cockburn, a British lawyer
  • Norman Fowler, Baron Fowler, British politician
  • Stephen Hawking, physicist
  • Robert Herrick, poet
  • Known Matt Holness, also as a comedian Garth Marenghi
  • Geoffrey Howe, former Member of Parliament and British Finance Minister
  • Nicholas Hytner, the theater and film director
  • Donald Maclean, a Soviet spy
  • Andrew Marr, BBC Political Editor
  • Khwaja Nazimuddin, Pakistan's second Prime Minister
  • John Boynton Priestley, author
  • Robert Runcie, former Archbishop of Canterbury
  • Tony Slattery, comedian
  • Ginnosuke Tanaka, introduced in Japan Rugby
  • Rachel Weisz, Actress

Bibliography

  • Trinity Hall: The History of a Cambridge College, 1350-1975, Charles Crawley, ISBN 0-9505122-0-6
  • The Hidden Hall: Portrait of a Cambridge College, Peter Pagnamenta, ISBN 1-903942-31-4

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  • Grade I building in Cambridgeshire
  • Grade II building in England
  • Established in 1350
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