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University College Collection

University College, a symbol of academic excellence and architectural grandeur, stands proudly at the heart of Durham, England

Background imageUniversity College Collection: Gatehouse, Durham Castle, University College, Durham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Gatehouse, Durham Castle, University College, Durham, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageUniversity College Collection: Geisel Library in University College San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America

Geisel Library in University College San Diego, La Jolla, California, United States of America, North America

Background imageUniversity College Collection: The Royal Society (engraving)

The Royal Society (engraving)
1046913 The Royal Society (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Society, a Portrait Group of some of the Most Distinguished Fellows)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: University College, Nottingham, 1904

University College, Nottingham, 1904. University College Nottingham was founded in 1877. From Social England, Volume VI, edited by H.D. Traill, D.C.L. and J. S. Mann, M.A

Background imageUniversity College Collection: English poet Percy Bysshe Shelleys room on the first floor of University College, Oxford (litho)

English poet Percy Bysshe Shelleys room on the first floor of University College, Oxford (litho)
5996604 English poet Percy Bysshe Shelleys room on the first floor of University College, Oxford (litho) by Railton, Herbert (1857-1910) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: Model of Pembroke College Chapel CC72_00096

Model of Pembroke College Chapel CC72_00096
A model of the 17th century Chapel at Pembroke College, University Of Cambridge, Trumpington Street, Cambridge. This image is printed in the RCHME Inventory Volume: City of Cambridge, Part One

Background imageUniversity College Collection: All Souls College EFC01_01_03_157_09767

All Souls College EFC01_01_03_157_09767
ALL SOULS COLLEGE, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE. An elevated view looking over the roof tops of the North Quadrangle at All Souls College. Architect: Nicholas Hawksmoor

Background imageUniversity College Collection: Oxford High Street MCF01_02_0785

Oxford High Street MCF01_02_0785
High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire. Looking west along High Street from outside Queens College, showing a car parked in the road

Background imageUniversity College Collection: Magdalen College MCF01_02_0783

Magdalen College MCF01_02_0783
MAGDALEN COLLEGE, ST JOHNs QUAD, OXFORD, OXFORDSHIRE. The old Grammar Hall and war memorial cross in St Johns Quad at Magdalen College. The war memorial was moved to Wheatley in the 1970s

Background imageUniversity College Collection: England, London, Bloomsbury, Gower Street, University College

England, London, Bloomsbury, Gower Street, University College

Background imageUniversity College Collection: England, Oxfordshire, Oxford, HighStreet, University College

England, Oxfordshire, Oxford, HighStreet, University College

Background imageUniversity College Collection: Park Row, Bristol, which Temporarily Housed the University College on its Foundation in 1876

Park Row, Bristol, which Temporarily Housed the University College on its Foundation in 1876 (b / w photo)
3627509 Park Row, Bristol, which Temporarily Housed the University College on its Foundation in 1876 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Park Row)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: Mr Thomas Hayter Lewis, Professor of Architecture, University College, London (engraving)

Mr Thomas Hayter Lewis, Professor of Architecture, University College, London (engraving)
5204545 Mr Thomas Hayter Lewis, Professor of Architecture, University College, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Thomas Hayter Lewis)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: Premises in Park Row, temporarily occupied by the University College on its foundation in 1876

Premises in Park Row, temporarily occupied by the University College on its foundation in 1876 (b / w photo)
6011943 Premises in Park Row, temporarily occupied by the University College on its foundation in 1876 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageUniversity College Collection: The Newly created Privy Councillors (engraving)

The Newly created Privy Councillors (engraving)
1056659 The Newly created Privy Councillors (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Newly created Privy Councillors)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: Earl Granville laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Wing, University College

Earl Granville laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Wing, University College, Gower-Street (engraving)
1621804 Earl Granville laying the Foundation-Stone of the New Wing, University College, Gower-Street (engraving) by English School

Background imageUniversity College Collection: The Exterior of the New Victoria Buildings of University College, Liverpool (engraving)

The Exterior of the New Victoria Buildings of University College, Liverpool (engraving)
1047812 The Exterior of the New Victoria Buildings of University College, Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: Sir Robert N Fowler, Baronet, MP (engraving)

Sir Robert N Fowler, Baronet, MP (engraving)
1062552 Sir Robert N Fowler, Baronet, MP (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Robert N Fowler, Baronet, MP)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: Aberystwith, View of the Bay, showing the Castle and the University College (b / w photo)

Aberystwith, View of the Bay, showing the Castle and the University College (b / w photo)
3091950 Aberystwith, View of the Bay, showing the Castle and the University College (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aberystwith, View of the Bay)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: Oars, flags and arms, Oxford University (colour litho)

Oars, flags and arms, Oxford University (colour litho)
3104465 Oars, flags and arms, Oxford University (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oars, flags and arms, Oxford University)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: University College, Oxford (colour photo)

University College, Oxford (colour photo)
3104390 University College, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: University College, Oxford)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: The Shelley Memorial, University College, Oxford (b / w photo)

The Shelley Memorial, University College, Oxford (b / w photo)
3093336 The Shelley Memorial, University College, Oxford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shelley Memorial, University College, Oxford)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: The Slade School of Fine Art, University College, Gower-Street (engraving)

The Slade School of Fine Art, University College, Gower-Street (engraving)
1590261 The Slade School of Fine Art, University College, Gower-Street (engraving) by Paget, Walter (1863-1935); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Slade School of Fine Art, University College)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: Laying the Memorial-Stone of the New University College at Nottingham

Laying the Memorial-Stone of the New University College at Nottingham, Mr Gladstone addressing the Assembly (engraving)
1589668 Laying the Memorial-Stone of the New University College at Nottingham, Mr Gladstone addressing the Assembly (engraving) by English School

Background imageUniversity College Collection: Some great engineering colleges (b / w photo)

Some great engineering colleges (b / w photo)
6013720 Some great engineering colleges (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Some great engineering colleges)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: St Marys Church, All Souls, University and Queens Colleges, Oxford (engraving)

St Marys Church, All Souls, University and Queens Colleges, Oxford (engraving)
5233706 St Marys Church, All Souls, University and Queens Colleges, Oxford (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Marys Church, All Souls)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: University College (photo)

University College (photo)
669158 University College (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: University College)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: Chapel of the Virgin in Rouen Cathedral, burial place of William of Durham

Chapel of the Virgin in Rouen Cathedral, burial place of William of Durham, founder of University College
3626739 Chapel of the Virgin in Rouen Cathedral, burial place of William of Durham, founder of University College, Oxford (engraving) by English School

Background imageUniversity College Collection: 'The High'Oxford (b / w photo)

"The High"Oxford (b / w photo)
3101829 " The High" Oxford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The High" Oxford)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: The Shelley Monuments (b / w photo)

The Shelley Monuments (b / w photo)
1614924 The Shelley Monuments (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Shelley Monuments. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 May 1892)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: Bird s-Eye View of Oxford, 1894 (engraving)

Bird s-Eye View of Oxford, 1894 (engraving)
1048341 Bird s-Eye View of Oxford, 1894 (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-Eye View of Oxford, 1894)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: The New Library Hall at Aberystwith College, a View of the Interior (engraving)

The New Library Hall at Aberystwith College, a View of the Interior (engraving)
1047782 The New Library Hall at Aberystwith College, a View of the Interior (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Library Hall at Aberystwith College)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: Opening of the Medical Session, the Inaugural Lecturers (engraving)

Opening of the Medical Session, the Inaugural Lecturers (engraving)
1058095 Opening of the Medical Session, the Inaugural Lecturers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Opening of the Medical Session, the Inaugural Lecturers)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: University College (b / w photo)

University College (b / w photo)
3628489 University College (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: University College)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: University College, Quadrangle (b / w photo)

University College, Quadrangle (b / w photo)
3631365 University College, Quadrangle (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: University College, Quadrangle)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: University College from High Street, Oxford (b / w photo)

University College from High Street, Oxford (b / w photo)
3631968 University College from High Street, Oxford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: University College from High Street, Oxford)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire (b / w photo)

High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire (b / w photo)
5996842 High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: The New University College, Nottingham (engraving)

The New University College, Nottingham (engraving)
1590521 The New University College, Nottingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New University College, Nottingham)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: Hall of University College (engraving)

Hall of University College (engraving)
3631581 Hall of University College (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hall of University College)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: University College from the High Street (b / w photo)

University College from the High Street (b / w photo)
3631366 University College from the High Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: University College from the High Street)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: Corinthian portico of University College, Gower Street, Bloomsbury (b / w photo)

Corinthian portico of University College, Gower Street, Bloomsbury (b / w photo)
3637665 Corinthian portico of University College, Gower Street, Bloomsbury (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: University College, High Street, Oxford (b / w photo)

University College, High Street, Oxford (b / w photo)
2792405 University College, High Street, Oxford (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: University College, High Street, Oxford)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: Montage of illustrations relating to the University College and Civil Service Athletic Sports

Montage of illustrations relating to the University College and Civil Service Athletic Sports (engraving)
609106 Montage of illustrations relating to the University College and Civil Service Athletic Sports (engraving) by English School

Background imageUniversity College Collection: Visit of HRH Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany, to Nottingham (engraving)

Visit of HRH Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany, to Nottingham (engraving)
1054424 Visit of HRH Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany, to Nottingham (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Visit of HRH Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: Christs Hospital, St Pauls School, Westminster School, Kings College, City of London School

Christs Hospital, St Pauls School, Westminster School, Kings College, City of London School, Merchant Tailors School
5210076 Christs Hospital, St Pauls School, Westminster School, Kings College, City of London School, Merchant Tailors School, Charter House, University College (engraving) by English School

Background imageUniversity College Collection: Soiree of the Suburban Artisan Schools, in the Flaxman Hall, University College (engraving)

Soiree of the Suburban Artisan Schools, in the Flaxman Hall, University College (engraving)
1618269 Soiree of the Suburban Artisan Schools, in the Flaxman Hall, University College (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: The University College, Liverpool (engraving)

The University College, Liverpool (engraving)
1603799 The University College, Liverpool (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The University College, Liverpool)

Background imageUniversity College Collection: The New University College at Liverpool, Professor Rendall, the Principal

The New University College at Liverpool, Professor Rendall, the Principal
1060520 The New University College at Liverpool, Professor Rendall, the Principal, speaking at the Inaugural Meeting at St Georges Hall (engraving) by English School




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University College, a symbol of academic excellence and architectural grandeur, stands proudly at the heart of Durham, England. As you pass through its majestic Gatehouse, you are transported to a world where history and knowledge intertwine harmoniously. Durham Castle, nestled within University College's grounds, adds an air of regality to this esteemed institution. Its imposing presence serves as a constant reminder of the rich heritage that permeates every corner of this hallowed place. Across the Atlantic Ocean in La Jolla, California, Geisel Library at University College San Diego offers a modern twist on academia. With its sleek design and state-of-the-art facilities, it embodies innovation while staying true to the core values upheld by universities worldwide. The Royal Society engraving captures the essence of intellectual pursuit that thrives within these walls, and is here that great minds come together to push boundaries and shape our understanding of the world we inhabit. English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley found solace in his room on the first floor Oxford. This litho image transports us back in time when creativity flourished amidst these historic surroundings. Nottingham's University College showcases how education has evolved over time. The photograph from 1904 reminds us that progress is inevitable but should never overshadow tradition or compromise quality learning experiences for future generations. Pembroke College Chapel's model exemplifies architectural brilliance within university campuses. Its intricate details stand as testament to human ingenuity and craftsmanship throughout centuries past. All Souls College represents scholarly pursuits at their finest. Steeped in tradition yet forward-thinking in its approach, it epitomizes what makes university life so enriching – an amalgamation of old wisdom with new ideas. From London's Bloomsbury district to Oxfordshire's High Street, University College leaves an indelible mark wherever it resides across England. These iconic locations serve as beacons for seekers of knowledge who flock from all corners of Europe and beyond.