The west side of the tower showing a statue of Cardinal Wolsey, the founder of the early 16th century college, in a niche above the archway. The lower half dates to the original foundation, while the upper part was added by Wren in 1681-2.

Date:
1895
Location:
Christ Church College, Tom Quad, Tom Tower, Oxford, Oxfordshire
Reference:
HT07314
Type:
Photograph (Inkjet Print)
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This is part of the Series: HWT01/01 Glass Plate Negatives And Inkjet Prints; within the Collection: HWT01 Henry W Taunt Collection

Rights

Source: Historic England Archive

People & Organisations

Photographer: Taunt, Henry William

Keywords

Niche, Tower, University College