The Queen's College, University college in Oxford, England
The Queen's College is a university college on High Street in Oxford, its main quadrangle displaying classical facades from the 18th century. The buildings enclose a rectangular courtyard where a central lawn is crossed by stone pathways.
Robert de Eglesfield founded the institution in 1341 as an educational establishment for clergymen from the northern counties of England. The present main quadrangle was built between 1709 and 1759 following designs influenced by Nicholas Hawksmoor.
The Upper Library displays a collection of historical celestial globes and wall paintings that visitors can observe during public tours. Students wear black academic gowns at formal occasions, a practice that remains visible in the daily life of the college.
The main entrance sits directly on High Street, making it easy for visitors to spot from the road. Public tours run on selected days and provide access to the main quadrangles and the upper library.
A statue of Queen Caroline stands above the main entrance, recalling the historical connection between the college and the royal family. An underground library from 2017 connects modern architecture with the historical reading rooms and provides students with additional study spaces.
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