Alden's Oxford guide : with an appendix entitled "Old Oxford", and a new map . pretending entiance may be a little disappointing. Ourforefathers built in a different spirit fioni ourselves. 1 hey connived a lowlyportal, reserving their best attractions for the interior; and well did they knowhow to charm the soul which they had first caused to enter by that gate ofhumility. Let not, however, the exquisite statues of the Angel Gabriel, theViigin, and the founder himself, which surmount the gateway, pass inside the lowiy portal, every shade oi disappointment vanishes. On the left
Alden's Oxford guide : with an appendix entitled "Old Oxford", and a new map . pretending entiance may be a little disappointing. Ourforefathers built in a different spirit fioni ourselves. 1 hey connived a lowlyportal, reserving their best attractions for the interior; and well did they knowhow to charm the soul which they had first caused to enter by that gate ofhumility. Let not, however, the exquisite statues of the Angel Gabriel, theViigin, and the founder himself, which surmount the gateway, pass inside the lowiy portal, every shade oi disappointment vanishes. On the left hand stands in solid majesty the glorious Chapel,— its massive buttresses, deep mullioned windows, and lofty pinnacles, combining to impress the mind with admiring awe. Adjoining * Formerly adjoining Magdalen College (17), to which it was attached by the founder,Bishop Waynflete, in 14& Originally described as ? St. Marys College of Winchester in Oxenford.\ It should be noted that the upper storey of the areat quadrangle was added in 167s. 22 Aiders Oxford NEW COLLEGE CLOISTERS. BELL TOWER. AND CHAPEL (W- END)-RfyYodnzed ftvm Lungs Aofes on Otcford by kind permission 0/ Mnzrs, Seets$>.& Co. New College. 23 the Chapel at its E. end is the lofty Dining Hall, completing the N. side of the first quadrangle. In the distance, beyond the second court, we get a glimpse of the lovely Gardens, open to the public daily. These will be seen in due time (see page 24); but now, turning to the left at the corner, the visitor enters the fine old Cloisters (see p. 22), and (again to quote Dean Burgon) . . dull of heart must he be if thdr religious silence and solemn beautydo not affect him. Many an interesting inscription awaits him litre, on thepavement and on the walls 1 hen let the Chapel be visited, and the har-monious proportions of the ante-chapel from the entrance at the cornerbe duly recognised. He will be struck by the venerable remains of painted glasscoeval w
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