Clare Hall (Clare College), Cambridge
The College was founded as University Hall or House in 1326 and is thus the second oldest constituent college of Cambridge University. Its name was changed to Clare Hall when it was generously endowed by Lady Elizabeth de Clare in 1388. Today it is generally known as Clare College, which was adopted as the official name in 1856. Its ancient buildings were demolished and replaced in the 17th century; the names of the architects are not recorded in the college archives but the work is often credited to Thomas and Robert Grumbold and occasionally to the great Inigo Jones. The beautifully designed “Fellows’ Garden” of the college is arguably the finest college garden in Cambridge. Among its alumni are to be found the Protestant reformer Bishop Hugh Latimer, burnt by Queen Mary in the 16thcentury and the American philanthropist Paul Mellon whose charitable foundation has provided substantial funds to the college in recent years. It is noted for being among the first three of the traditional Cambridge men’s colleges to open themselves to the co-residence of women undergraduates. The view shows the West Front of the College from across the River Cam, with the pinnacles of King’s College Chapel visible over it. Clare Bridge, to the right, is contemporary with the 17th-century College buildings and was designed by Thomas Gumbold. Behind the bridge is the Gibbs Building of King’s College. The picture was drawn and engraved by J and H S Storer
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Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England
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