Merton College (in full: The House or College of Scholars of Merton in the University of Oxford) is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. Its foundation can be traced back to the 1260s when Walter de Merton, chancellor to Henry III and later to Edward I, first drew up statutes for an independent academic community and established endowments to support it. The important feature of Walter's foundation was that this "college" was to be self-governing and the endowments were directly vested in the Warden and Fellows.
By 1274 when Walter retired from royal service and made his final revisions to the college statutes, the community was consolidated at its present site in the south east corner of the city of Oxford, and a rapid programme of building commenced. The hall and the chapel and the rest of the front quad were complete before the end of the 13th century. Mob Quad, one of Merton's quadrangles, was constructed in the years from 1288-1378 and is claimed to be the oldest quadrangle in Oxford, while Merton College Library, located in Mob Quad and dating from 1373, is the oldest continuously functioning library for university academics and students in the world.
Merton (now a London suburb) is almost certainly the source of the name of Merton College in Oxford (through its founder Walter de Merton), but the two institutions were not connected.
The following aspects of Merton College, Oxford have separate articles:
South Thames College is a further education college in south west London.
Today
Today, South Thames College is one of the largest further education colleges in London. It merged with Merton College in 2009 and now concentrates teaching from three campuses: Wandsworth, Merton and Tooting.
Alumni
John Boyega - in 2013 it was announced that he would be a lead role in the seventh Star Wars film. He had already appeared in film and TV roles including Attack the Block with Nick Frost. Boyega studied performing arts at South Thames graduating in 2011.
An educational establishment, which is now known as South Thames College, has existed at the Wandsworth site in south west London for more than 100 years. The institute was founded in 1895 by a tax on whisky. Students had to pay what was then a substantial fee of £1 a term for day classes. When it began there were around 500 students studying there, a large number at those times.
Oxford (/ˈɒksfərd/) is a city in the South East region of England and the county town of Oxfordshire. With a population of 159,994 it is the 52nd largest city in the United Kingdom, and one of the fastest growing and most ethnically diverse. Oxford has a broad economic base. Its industries include motor manufacturing, education, publishing and a large number of information technology and science-based businesses, some being academic offshoots. The city is known worldwide as the home of the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world. Buildings in Oxford demonstrate notable examples of every English architectural period since the late Saxon period. Oxford is known as the "city of dreaming spires", a term coined by poet Matthew Arnold.
History
Medieval
Oxford was first settled in Saxontimes and was initially known as "Oxenaforda", meaning "Ford of the Oxen" (according to the English Place-Name Society, who base their result on a passing reference in Florence of Worcester's work "Chronicon ex chronicis"); fords were more common than bridges at that time. It began with the establishment of a river crossing for oxen around AD 900. In the 10th century, Oxford became an important military frontier town between the kingdoms of Mercia and Wessex and was on several occasions raided by Danes.
Oxford is a city in, and the county seat of, Lafayette County, Mississippi, United States. Founded in 1837, it was named after the British university city of Oxford in hopes of having the state university located there, which it did successfully attract.
As of the 2010 US Census, the population is 18,916; the Census Bureau estimates the city's 2013 population at 20,865. Oxford is the home of the University of Mississippi, founded in 1848, also commonly known as "Ole Miss".
Oxford has been named by USA Today as one of the top six college towns in the nation. It is included in The Best 100 Small Towns in America. Lafayette County consistently leads the state rankings in the lowest unemployment rate per quarter. Oxford City Schools are ranked as "Star" schools, the highest ranking available, and Lafayette County school systems are consistently ranked as "5-star" systems.
History
Oxford and Lafayette County were formed from lands ceded by the Chickasaw in the treaty of Pontotoc Creek in 1832. The county was organized in 1836, and in 1837 three pioneers—John Martin, John Chisom, and John Craig—purchased land from Hoka, a female Chickasaw landowner, as a site for the town. They named it Oxford, intending to promote it as a center of learning in the Old Southwest. In 1841, the Mississippi legislature selected Oxford as the site of the state university, which opened in 1848.
Oxford is a residential town located in western New Haven County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 12,683 at the 2010 Census. Oxford is the 26th wealthiest town in Connecticut by median household income. Distinct settled areas in the town include Oxford Center, Quaker Farms, and Riverside. Oxford belongs to the Naugatuck Valley Economic Development Region and the Central Naugatuck Valley Planning Area, and the Bridgeport–Stamford–NorwalkMetropolitan Statistical Area. Some of Oxford's unofficial nicknames, used often by the town's residents, are: O-Town, Oxhood, and The Miami of the Naugatuck Valley. A little-known fact about Oxford is that international rap superstar Aubrey "Drake" Graham actually hails from the town-- when he references "The Six" in some of his songs, he is actually referring to Oxford. "The Six" refers to the first two digits of the town's ZIP code, 06478.
History
In the 18th century, farmers herded livestock through Oxford from as far away as Litchfield on the way to the port of New Haven. In the 19th century, the town lost population as farmers moved to work in better-paying factories.
Private Tour of Merton College, University of Oxford.
For more information:
Sources: https://www.merton.ox.ac.uk/about/history-merton
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merton_College,_Oxford
https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/658/BAR22-18-Ayers.pdf
https://www.merton.ox.ac.uk/dobson-organ
http://www.ppowers.com/info/THE%20SUNDIALS%20OF%20OXFORD%20COLLEGESa.pdf
Music: all copyright remains with the copyright owners.
Tranquil Day in the Forest - Relaxing Songs of Birds (Nature Sounds)
The Walk to the Paradise Garden - Delius and Academy of St. Martin in the Fields & Sir Neville Marriner from Fantasia On Greensleeves (Decca)
Libera nos, salva nos I - Merton College Choir from The Merton Collection: Merton at 750 (Unclassified)
Veni Sponsa Christi - Merton College Choir from...
published: 09 Aug 2020
Living at Merton
What's it like to live in a 750 year old college? Here's a taste of the accommodation and food at Merton College, looking at typical student rooms, our dining facilities. It's beautiful and good value!
published: 22 Feb 2013
Most underrated college of Oxford University | Merton College Exchange Visit
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published: 29 Feb 2024
Everything you ever wanted to know about Merton...
published: 01 Jul 2020
Graduates at Merton
Merton College is now over 50% graduate students, registered for a range of postgraduate degrees. See what makes being a graduate at Merton so special, from study to accommodation to our unique veg patch project!
published: 22 Feb 2013
Merton College Open Day Tour
published: 15 Jun 2020
Studying at Merton
What's it like to study at Merton College, Oxford? Here we talk you through students' typical weeks, with interviews covering Physics, History, Classics and Medicine, as well as general material about what makes us such a strong academic college.
published: 21 Feb 2013
Choosing Merton
Why would you want to choose Merton? Who inspired the present students? What's the process like? This video offers a glimpse of the process of choosing and applying to Merton College.
published: 21 Feb 2013
Welcome to Merton College
Find out more about Merton College in this video which looks at the various course areas and facilities that are available at our excellent College.
Merton College is part of an organisation that focuses on respect and hard-work, you’ll be encouraged to challenge yourself but also have a lot of fun along the way.
So whether you have aspirations to be a patisserie chef or run your own business we will be on hand to guide and encourage you every step of the way. Our teachers will work hard to make sure you get the most out of your course and in return they’ll expect you to put in the time and effort to thrive in classes.
With a wide range of subjects available we’re certain you’ll find the right course for you. Our students’ success is at the heart of what we do and we look forward to wel...
published: 10 Apr 2019
Unwinding at Merton
Work hard, play hard. That's the reality of life at Oxford and the students of Merton College are an active lot. Here we show you the great range and variety of activities available in college. Whatever you're interested in, you can do it at Oxford!
Private Tour of Merton College, University of Oxford.
For more information:
Sources: https://www.merton.ox.ac.uk/about/history-merton
https://en.wikipedia.o...
Private Tour of Merton College, University of Oxford.
For more information:
Sources: https://www.merton.ox.ac.uk/about/history-merton
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merton_College,_Oxford
https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/658/BAR22-18-Ayers.pdf
https://www.merton.ox.ac.uk/dobson-organ
http://www.ppowers.com/info/THE%20SUNDIALS%20OF%20OXFORD%20COLLEGESa.pdf
Music: all copyright remains with the copyright owners.
Tranquil Day in the Forest - Relaxing Songs of Birds (Nature Sounds)
The Walk to the Paradise Garden - Delius and Academy of St. Martin in the Fields & Sir Neville Marriner from Fantasia On Greensleeves (Decca)
Libera nos, salva nos I - Merton College Choir from The Merton Collection: Merton at 750 (Unclassified)
Veni Sponsa Christi - Merton College Choir from The Merton Collection: Merton at 750
Virgo - Debbie Wiseman & National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center from The Musical Zodiac
O magnum mysterium - The Sixteen & Harry Christophers from A Renaissance Christmas (Coro)
Serenade - Dan Gibson from Pachelbel in the Garden
Sacred Origins - Merton College Choir from The Merton Collection: Merton at 750
Private Tour of Merton College, University of Oxford.
For more information:
Sources: https://www.merton.ox.ac.uk/about/history-merton
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merton_College,_Oxford
https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/658/BAR22-18-Ayers.pdf
https://www.merton.ox.ac.uk/dobson-organ
http://www.ppowers.com/info/THE%20SUNDIALS%20OF%20OXFORD%20COLLEGESa.pdf
Music: all copyright remains with the copyright owners.
Tranquil Day in the Forest - Relaxing Songs of Birds (Nature Sounds)
The Walk to the Paradise Garden - Delius and Academy of St. Martin in the Fields & Sir Neville Marriner from Fantasia On Greensleeves (Decca)
Libera nos, salva nos I - Merton College Choir from The Merton Collection: Merton at 750 (Unclassified)
Veni Sponsa Christi - Merton College Choir from The Merton Collection: Merton at 750
Virgo - Debbie Wiseman & National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center from The Musical Zodiac
O magnum mysterium - The Sixteen & Harry Christophers from A Renaissance Christmas (Coro)
Serenade - Dan Gibson from Pachelbel in the Garden
Sacred Origins - Merton College Choir from The Merton Collection: Merton at 750
What's it like to live in a 750 year old college? Here's a taste of the accommodation and food at Merton College, looking at typical student rooms, our dining f...
What's it like to live in a 750 year old college? Here's a taste of the accommodation and food at Merton College, looking at typical student rooms, our dining facilities. It's beautiful and good value!
What's it like to live in a 750 year old college? Here's a taste of the accommodation and food at Merton College, looking at typical student rooms, our dining facilities. It's beautiful and good value!
Merton College is now over 50% graduate students, registered for a range of postgraduate degrees. See what makes being a graduate at Merton so special, from stu...
Merton College is now over 50% graduate students, registered for a range of postgraduate degrees. See what makes being a graduate at Merton so special, from study to accommodation to our unique veg patch project!
Merton College is now over 50% graduate students, registered for a range of postgraduate degrees. See what makes being a graduate at Merton so special, from study to accommodation to our unique veg patch project!
What's it like to study at Merton College, Oxford? Here we talk you through students' typical weeks, with interviews covering Physics, History, Classics and Med...
What's it like to study at Merton College, Oxford? Here we talk you through students' typical weeks, with interviews covering Physics, History, Classics and Medicine, as well as general material about what makes us such a strong academic college.
What's it like to study at Merton College, Oxford? Here we talk you through students' typical weeks, with interviews covering Physics, History, Classics and Medicine, as well as general material about what makes us such a strong academic college.
Why would you want to choose Merton? Who inspired the present students? What's the process like? This video offers a glimpse of the process of choosing and appl...
Why would you want to choose Merton? Who inspired the present students? What's the process like? This video offers a glimpse of the process of choosing and applying to Merton College.
Why would you want to choose Merton? Who inspired the present students? What's the process like? This video offers a glimpse of the process of choosing and applying to Merton College.
Find out more about Merton College in this video which looks at the various course areas and facilities that are available at our excellent College.
Merton Col...
Find out more about Merton College in this video which looks at the various course areas and facilities that are available at our excellent College.
Merton College is part of an organisation that focuses on respect and hard-work, you’ll be encouraged to challenge yourself but also have a lot of fun along the way.
So whether you have aspirations to be a patisserie chef or run your own business we will be on hand to guide and encourage you every step of the way. Our teachers will work hard to make sure you get the most out of your course and in return they’ll expect you to put in the time and effort to thrive in classes.
With a wide range of subjects available we’re certain you’ll find the right course for you. Our students’ success is at the heart of what we do and we look forward to welcoming you to Merton College soon.
Find out more via our website here: https://www.merton.ac.uk/
Find out more about Merton College in this video which looks at the various course areas and facilities that are available at our excellent College.
Merton College is part of an organisation that focuses on respect and hard-work, you’ll be encouraged to challenge yourself but also have a lot of fun along the way.
So whether you have aspirations to be a patisserie chef or run your own business we will be on hand to guide and encourage you every step of the way. Our teachers will work hard to make sure you get the most out of your course and in return they’ll expect you to put in the time and effort to thrive in classes.
With a wide range of subjects available we’re certain you’ll find the right course for you. Our students’ success is at the heart of what we do and we look forward to welcoming you to Merton College soon.
Find out more via our website here: https://www.merton.ac.uk/
Work hard, play hard. That's the reality of life at Oxford and the students of Merton College are an active lot. Here we show you the great range and variety of...
Work hard, play hard. That's the reality of life at Oxford and the students of Merton College are an active lot. Here we show you the great range and variety of activities available in college. Whatever you're interested in, you can do it at Oxford!
Work hard, play hard. That's the reality of life at Oxford and the students of Merton College are an active lot. Here we show you the great range and variety of activities available in college. Whatever you're interested in, you can do it at Oxford!
Private Tour of Merton College, University of Oxford.
For more information:
Sources: https://www.merton.ox.ac.uk/about/history-merton
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Merton_College,_Oxford
https://www.thebritishacademy.ac.uk/documents/658/BAR22-18-Ayers.pdf
https://www.merton.ox.ac.uk/dobson-organ
http://www.ppowers.com/info/THE%20SUNDIALS%20OF%20OXFORD%20COLLEGESa.pdf
Music: all copyright remains with the copyright owners.
Tranquil Day in the Forest - Relaxing Songs of Birds (Nature Sounds)
The Walk to the Paradise Garden - Delius and Academy of St. Martin in the Fields & Sir Neville Marriner from Fantasia On Greensleeves (Decca)
Libera nos, salva nos I - Merton College Choir from The Merton Collection: Merton at 750 (Unclassified)
Veni Sponsa Christi - Merton College Choir from The Merton Collection: Merton at 750
Virgo - Debbie Wiseman & National Symphony Orchestra, Kennedy Center from The Musical Zodiac
O magnum mysterium - The Sixteen & Harry Christophers from A Renaissance Christmas (Coro)
Serenade - Dan Gibson from Pachelbel in the Garden
Sacred Origins - Merton College Choir from The Merton Collection: Merton at 750
What's it like to live in a 750 year old college? Here's a taste of the accommodation and food at Merton College, looking at typical student rooms, our dining facilities. It's beautiful and good value!
Merton College is now over 50% graduate students, registered for a range of postgraduate degrees. See what makes being a graduate at Merton so special, from study to accommodation to our unique veg patch project!
What's it like to study at Merton College, Oxford? Here we talk you through students' typical weeks, with interviews covering Physics, History, Classics and Medicine, as well as general material about what makes us such a strong academic college.
Why would you want to choose Merton? Who inspired the present students? What's the process like? This video offers a glimpse of the process of choosing and applying to Merton College.
Find out more about Merton College in this video which looks at the various course areas and facilities that are available at our excellent College.
Merton College is part of an organisation that focuses on respect and hard-work, you’ll be encouraged to challenge yourself but also have a lot of fun along the way.
So whether you have aspirations to be a patisserie chef or run your own business we will be on hand to guide and encourage you every step of the way. Our teachers will work hard to make sure you get the most out of your course and in return they’ll expect you to put in the time and effort to thrive in classes.
With a wide range of subjects available we’re certain you’ll find the right course for you. Our students’ success is at the heart of what we do and we look forward to welcoming you to Merton College soon.
Find out more via our website here: https://www.merton.ac.uk/
Work hard, play hard. That's the reality of life at Oxford and the students of Merton College are an active lot. Here we show you the great range and variety of activities available in college. Whatever you're interested in, you can do it at Oxford!
Merton College (in full: The House or College of Scholars of Merton in the University of Oxford) is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. Its foundation can be traced back to the 1260s when Walter de Merton, chancellor to Henry III and later to Edward I, first drew up statutes for an independent academic community and established endowments to support it. The important feature of Walter's foundation was that this "college" was to be self-governing and the endowments were directly vested in the Warden and Fellows.
By 1274 when Walter retired from royal service and made his final revisions to the college statutes, the community was consolidated at its present site in the south east corner of the city of Oxford, and a rapid programme of building commenced. The hall and the chapel and the rest of the front quad were complete before the end of the 13th century. Mob Quad, one of Merton's quadrangles, was constructed in the years from 1288-1378 and is claimed to be the oldest quadrangle in Oxford, while Merton College Library, located in Mob Quad and dating from 1373, is the oldest continuously functioning library for university academics and students in the world.
“Yesterday I was up in Oxford,” Boyens said, “and I spoke at MertonCollege amongst this wealth of real knowledge — real experts, true experts of the professor — and someone brought up that comparison ...
He graduated from MertonCollege, Oxford with classics, before studying jurisprudence. Venables then served as tutor in jurisprudence for the university's St Edmund's Hall until 1980 and is still an honorary fellow of the college ...HMRC. .
He was admitted to MertonCollege after a two-month crash course in English, and went on to obtain a first-class degree and DPhil in chemistry ...Radda met MaryO’Brien, a fellow student, while doing his DPhil at Oxford.