The dining hall at Magdalene College, Cambridge, was built around 1519, and redecorated in 1714, with new panelling, a new ceiling and a staircase. #history #historyfacts #lovemagdalene #magdalenecollege #universityofcambridge #cambridgeuniversity #magdalene #architecture

Magdalene College, Cambridge, was founded in 1428, but its first courtyard was constructed between c. 1470 and 1585. Why did it take over 100 years to build? #history #historyfacts #lovemagdalene #magdalenecollege #universityofcambridge #cambridgeuniversity #magdalene #architecture

Domum is the celebration for those leaving Winchester College, named after the school song. Further details: https://joom.ag/dzNI/p15 Recording of the tune: https://youtu.be/O_6SvnwIZQA

Recording of Domum (tune by Malcolm Archer) on Domum Day, 2024, on the main organ in the chapel of Winchester College. Domum is the school song of Winchester College. Website: https://godtres.wixsite.com/cornucopia​ Instagram: https://instagram.com/godtres Twitter: https://twitter.com/godtres1​ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/godtres Facebook: https://facebook.com/godtres​

What are the similarities and differences between the two cloisters at Winchester College? Find out in this video. For the centenary of War Cloister opening, Winchester College has produced a book about the architecture, history and symbolism of the memorial, and has begun regular guided tours for the public. Learn more here: wincollsoc.org/pages/war-cloister-centenary. Website: https://godtres.wixsite.com/cornucopia​ Instagram: https://instagram.com/godtres Twitter: https://twitter.com/godtres1​ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/godtres Facebook: https://facebook.com/godtres​

It has nothing to do with the Nazis! For the centenary of War Cloister opening, Winchester College has produced a book about the architecture, history and symbolism of the memorial, and has begun regular guided tours for the public. Learn more here: wincollsoc.org/pages/war-cloister-centenary.

This remarkable bell from the 14th century is inscribed "Ave Gracia". #history #historical #bellringing #historicalfacts Learn More: https://godtres.wixsite.com/cornucopia/post/wincoll-collections-medieval-bell

This mirror from the mysterious Etruscan civilisation depicts Castor and Pollux. #history #historyfacts #historical #heritage #ancient Learn More: https://godtres.wixsite.com/cornucopia/post/wincoll-collections-etruscan-mirror

In this 16th-century zoological work, the name "monkfish" has been taken rather too literally... #history #zoology #historical Learn More: https://godtres.wixsite.com/cornucopia/post/wincoll-collections-renaissance-monkfish