Identifier: aldensoxfordguid00alde (find matches)
Title: Alden's Oxford guide: with key-plan of the University and city, and numerous engravings
Year: 1903 (1900s)
Authors: Alden, Edward C
Subjects: University of Oxford
Publisher: Oxford : Alden
Contributing Library: University of California Libraries
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re is another curious ceremonial observance at Queen's College; on New Years Day the Bursar presents to each member or guest a needle and thread, with the words, * Take this and be thrifty. The custom is supposed to be derived from a somewhat fanciful rebus on the name of the founder, Eglesfield (aiguille et fil). In the Buttery is preserved a drinking-horn presented by Queen Philippa, with other curiosities worth inspection. The early English Reformer, John Wycliffe (see 60) was one of the first members of this college; and from his lime to the. present many eminent men have studied here,including princes, poets, antiquaries, and divines; among them, Edward theBlack Prince, Henry \, Addison, Wycherly, and Jeremy Bentham. Leaving Queens College by its principal entrance, we turn to the left and walk down the High-street towards Magdalen (17). Nearly opposite us, onthe site of the Angel Hotel, famous in old coaching days, are the extensive 14a. New Examination Schools for the University,
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The Examination Schools. 29 opened 1882 : cost about ^100,000. Open to visitors from 9. till 4, fee yi. The architect was Mr. T. G. Jackson, R.A., and the building is an excellent example of his favourite style, that ofthe English Renaissance. Our illustration shows the Xonh wing,facing the High-street. It comprises a grand Entrance Hall, from

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