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Walter de Merton, (c. 1205 – 27 October 1277), founder of Merton Henry Savile, Warden from 1585 to 1621, had great influence on the development of the college. Merton College was founded in 1264 by Walter de Merton, Lord Chancellor and Bishop of Rochester. [14]
Merton College has existed since around 1890. A new building was erected in 1971 with additional blocks in later years. [7] It formerly occupied a site on Central Road in the borough, which was sold to Barratt Homes, a housing developer. [8] [9] Merton College merged with South Thames College in 2009.
Merton College Library (in Merton College, Oxford) is one of the earliest libraries in England and one of the oldest academic library in the world still in continuous daily use. [ 1 ] [ 2 ] The library is located in several parts of the college, and houses a priceless collection of early printed books and more than 300 medieval manuscripts .
This is a list of Wardens of Merton College, Oxford. Henrey Abyndon, Warden of Merton 1421-1437. Peter of Abingdon, 1264–86; Richard Werplysdon, 1286–95; John de la More, 1295–99; John de Wantynge, 1299–1328; Robert Trenge, 1328–51; William Durant, 1351–75; John Bloxham, 1375–87; John Wendover, 1387–98; Edmund Bekyngham, [1 ...
Merton College Chapel is the church of Merton College, Oxford, England. Dedicated to St Mary and St John the Baptist, the chapel was largely completed in its present form by the end of the 13th century. The building retains a number of original stained glass windows, and is noted for its acoustics.
See also Former students, Fellows and current Honorary Fellows of Merton College.. Merton College, Oxford is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford.. This list of Merton Fellows and alumni is grouped into centuries; where the person's life spans more than one century, the (approximate) date of matriculation is used, and given in brackets when known.
Merton college, Front Quad. From 1985 to 1994 Roberts was Warden of Merton College, Oxford. At Merton he became an important figure in the expansion and development of postgraduate studies. [3] He also took up other roles, serving as a governor of the BBC from 1988 to 93 and as a trustee of Rhodes House from 1988 to 94. [3]
Merton College Boat Club (MCBC) is a rowing club for members of Merton College, Oxford.It was established in 1838 and competes every year in Torpids and Summer Eights, the intercollegiate bumps races at the University of Oxford, as well as external regattas.