William Of Collection

The cists in Southover Church, 1845. Creator: Richard Henry Nibbs
The cists in Southover Church, 1845. 11th-century human remains found in the ruins of the ancient Priory of Lewes in Sussex

The excavation in which the cists were found - the Mount and Priory ruins, 1845. 11th-century human remains were found in the ruins of the ancient Priory of Lewes in Sussex

Plaque with Saint William of Bourges, French, ca. 1218-25. Creator: Unknown
Plaque with Saint William of Bourges, French, ca. 1218-25

Frontispiece to Poems by Lionel Johnson, 1895, (1946). Creator: Unknown
Frontispiece to " Poems" by Lionel Johnson, 1895, (1946). The Printing Revival of the Eighteen-Nineties. Lettering and image of a bishop with initials WW, (possibly William de Wykeham)

New College, from the Gardens, 1898. Creator: Unknown
New College, from the Gardens, 1898. New College, Oxford founded 1379 by William of Wykeham by royal charter of King Richard II. From " Our Own Country, Volume III"

Magdalen College-Cloister and Bell and Founders Towers, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

University College from High Street, Oxford, c1896. From Pictorial England and Wales. [Cassell and Company, Limited, London, Paris & Melbourne, c1896]

William of Wykeham Building Winchester, 1912. William of Wykeham (1320 or 1324- 1404) was Bishop of Winchester and Chancellor of England

Magdalen College, 1923. Magdalen College, Oxford. It was founded in 1458 by William Waynflete, Bishop of Winchester and Lord Chancellor. The Great Tower was built by William Orchard in 1509

Normandy, c1930s
Normandy. From Falaise castle Robert the Devil spied Arletta, the tanners daughter, by whom he begot William the Conqueror, c1930s. From Geographical Magazine, Volume 5

North-west view of the ruins of Winchester Palace, Southwark, London, c1900 (1906). Winchester Palace was a 12th century palace which served as the London townhouse of the Bishops of Winchester

Mitre case of William of Wykeham. 1905
Mitre-case of William of Wykeham. 1905. William of Wykeham (1320-1404) was the Bishop of Winchester, Chancellor of England, founder of Winchester College and New College, Oxford

The Quadrangle of Magdalen College, 15th century
The Quadrangle of Magdalen College, Oxford, 15th century

Council of Acre and the Siege of Damascus, 1147-1148 (late 12th century). Events from the Second Crusade showing the Council of Acre (top)

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"Unveiling the Legacy of William of: A Journey through History and Art" Step into the world of William of, as we explore a captivating tale woven through time. Our journey begins in Southover Church, 1845, where Richard Henry Nibbs discovered the remarkable cists that held secrets untold. Venturing further, we delve into the Mount and Priory ruins, witnessing the very excavation that unearthed these ancient treasures. The echoes of history resonate as we stand amidst the remnants of a bygone era. A plaque adorned with Saint William of Bourges catches our attention next. Dating back to ca. 1218-25 and originating from France, this enigmatic piece adds an air of mystique to our exploration. Turning another page in this narrative, we encounter Lionel Johnson's Poems frontispiece from 1895 (1946). Its unknown creator leaves us pondering over its profound symbolism and significance within Johnson's work. Our path leads us to New College's enchanting gardens in 1898. An unknown artist captures its beauty for eternity, inviting us to bask in nature's splendor alongside scholarly pursuits. Magdalen College beckons with its cloistered tranquility and majestic Bell and Founders Towers captured circa 1896. We find ourselves transported to a place where academia meets architectural grandeur. University College stands tall on High Street in Oxford during that same period—its imposing presence reflecting centuries-old wisdom imparted within those hallowed walls. The William of Wykeham Building Winchester emerges before us like a testament to enduring legacy in 1912—a tribute to one who left an indelible mark on education and architecture alike. Magdalen College reappears once more in 1923—its timeless allure reminding us why it has stood as an icon throughout generations past and present.