Trinity College, Oxford
Trinity College (full name: The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity in the University of Oxford, of the foundation of Sir Thomas Pope (Knight)[5]) is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford[6] in England. The college was founded in 1555 by Sir Thomas Pope, on land previously occupied by Durham College, home to Benedictine monks from Durham Cathedral.[7]
Trinity College
Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BH
The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity in the University of Oxford, of the foundation of Sir Thomas Pope (Knight)
Collegium Sanctae et Individuae Trinitatis in Universitate Oxon. ex Fundatione Thomae Pope Militis[3]
Latin: Quod tacitum velis nemini dixeris (That which you wish to be secret, tell to nobody)
1555
Dame Hilary Boulding
308[4] (2011/2012)
125
Despite its large physical size, the college is relatively small in terms of student numbers at approximately 400. It was founded as a men's college and has been coeducational since 1979.[8] As of 2022, the total funds of Trinity amounted to £212 million, including a financial endowment of £181 million.[9]
Trinity has produced three British prime ministers, placing it third after Christ Church and Balliol in terms of former students who have held that office.[10]
In over four centuries of its history, Trinity has produced a number of notable students who have led careers in fields such as; academia, politics, science, religions and the arts.
Back Lawns of Trinity looking towards Garden Quad; the white structure centre right is a temporary dining hall (2023).
Front Quad looking towards Staircase VII
'The Wilderness'
Old dining hall at Trinity College (closed for refurbishment 2023)
Alternative view inside the Chapel
The Jackson Building (Staircase VI in Front Quadrangle)
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