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Merton College Library, Oxford, 1864
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Merton College Library, Oxford, 1864
An interior view of the library at Merton College, Oxford, 1864. This image appeared as part of a feature in The Illustrated London News to mark the six hundreth anniversary of the founding of the college by Walter de Merton in 1264. Date: 1864
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1864 Anniversary College Merton Oxford Places Student Students University 1860s
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Merton College Library, Oxford: A Glimpse into the Scholarly Past (1864) This evocative interior view of Merton College Library in Oxford, as captured in 1864, offers a captivating glimpse into the rich history and scholarly traditions of one of England's most esteemed universities. The image, published in The Illustrated London News to commemorate the six hundredth anniversary of the college's founding by Walter de Merton in 1264, invites us to explore the timeless allure of academic pursuit and architectural grandeur. The photograph reveals a spacious, dimly lit room filled with long, wooden tables, where men in academic gowns diligently study, surrounded by towering shelves of ancient books. The ornate, Gothic architecture of the library's vaulted ceiling and intricately carved wooden beams adds to the sense of history and tradition. The large, ornate fireplace, with its heavy wooden mantel and ornate carvings, provides a warm and inviting contrast to the cool, stone walls. The students, engrossed in their studies, seem oblivious to the passage of time as they delve into the depths of knowledge contained within the leather-bound tomes before them. The air of quiet concentration and dedication is palpable, as the library serves as a sanctuary for intellectual exploration and discovery. Merton College, one of the oldest colleges in the University of Oxford, has played a pivotal role in the development of higher education in England. This photograph, taken in the 1860s, serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring allure of academic pursuits and the importance of preserving the rich heritage of our scholarly institutions.
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