Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge

Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge, generally known as Caius (pronounced "Keys"), is a constituent college of Cambridge University, one of the world's most respected academic institutions.

Buildings

The first buildings to be erected on the college's current site date from 1353 when Bishop Bateman built Gonville Court. The college chapel was added in 1393 with the Old Hall (now used as a library), and Master's Lodge following in the next half century. Most of the stone used to build the college came from Ramsey Abbey near Ramsey, Cambridgeshire.

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1353 - 1393 - Ramsey Abbey - Ramsey, Cambridgeshire

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On the refoundation by Dr Caius, the college was expanded and updated. In 1565 the building of Caius Court began, and he planted the avenue of trees in what is now known as Tree Court. Caius was also responsible for the building of the college's three gates, symbolising the path of academic life. On matriculation, one arrives at the Gate of Humility (near the Porters' Lodge). In the centre of the college one passes through the Gate of Virtue regularly. And finally, graduating students pass through the Gate of Honour on their way to the neighbouring Senate House to receive their degrees.

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Gonville Court was refaced in a classical design in the 1750s, and the current library and hall were designed by Anthony Salvin in 1854. On the wall of the hall hangs a college flag that was flown at the South Pole by Dr. Wilson during the famous 1912 expedition.

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Anthony Salvin - 1854 - South Pole - Dr. Wilson - 1912

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The modern Harvey Court (named after William Harvey) was built in 1961 on West Road, designed by Sir Leslie Martin.

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William Harvey - 1961

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