Founded in 1458 by William of Waynflete, Bishop of Winchester, Magdalen is now one of the richest, grandest and largest of Oxford University Colleges.
Founded in 1458 by William of Waynflete, Bishop of Winchester, Magdalen is now one of the richest, grandest and largest of Oxford University Colleges. Its external walls are covered with fanciful, whimsical and exotic carvings, some of which are shown here.
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