Quincentenary

We spent the weekend in Cambridge, to visit friends, and our old college, St John's. The college was founded in 1511, and in celebration of its centenary has held a number of events, including a 'Quincentenary Week' this past week. There were several exhibitions, which we went round, as well as dinners, talks, and tours earlier in the week.

The Old Library, St John's College, Cambridge (© Ian 2011)

The old library was built in the 1620's, and forms a range of Third Court. It was added to in 1990, with the New  Library. The Old Library is home to the college archives, and a huge collection of old texts: on display at the moment are documents relating to the foundation of the College.

Signature of Lady Margaret Beaufort, My Lady the King's Mother (mother of Henry VII, grandmother of Henry VIII, and foundress of the college), on instructions to her executor (St John Fisher, Bishop of Rochester) (photo © Ian 2011)

The Senior Combination Room (North Range of Second Court) (photo © Ian 2011)

The Hall, set for dinner (photo © Ian 2011)