Trinity Hall, Cambridge

Trinity Hall, or Tit Hall as it is known in the vernacular of the university, is the fifth oldest college of the University of Cambridge, founded in 1350 by William Bateman, Bishop of Norwich.

Buildings

The college site on the River Cam was originally obtained from the purchase of a house from John de Crauden to house the monks during their study, and the main court was built in the college's first few decades.

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The chapel was licensed in 1352 and built in 1366, in the year that Pope Urban V granted the Master and fellows permission to celebrate Mass in the college. In 1729, Sir Nathaniel Lloyd redecorated the chapel in what, despite subsequent enlargements, remains an intimate style, forming the smallest of the university's chapels.

Related Topics:
1352 - 1366 - Urban V - 1729 - Sir Nathaniel Lloyd

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The college library was built in the late sixteenth century, probably during the mastership of Thomas Preston and is now principally used for the storage of manuscripts and rare books. The new Jerwood Library overlooking the river was opened by Lord Howe in 1999.

Related Topics:
Thomas Preston - Lord Howe - 1999

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Like the chapel, the Hall of the college was rebuilt by Sir Nathaniel Lloyd and enlarged in the 19th century. It also remains one of the smallest and most intimate halls in the University.

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