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Jesus College

Handsome Tudor quads and strong Welsh heritage, with alumni ranging from T.E. Lawrence to a British Prime Minister.

Official site
Founded1571
WhereCentral
AccessOpen to Public (Guided Tours Only)
TypeCollege

The college

A closer
look.

Central — Turl Street

Founded 1571. Founded in 1571 by Queen Elizabeth I at the petition of Welsh clergyman Hugh Price, who provided the endowment, and long associated with Wales.

Elizabethan and Jacobean, with two 16th–17th-century quads, a chapel, and a Hall displaying portraits including Elizabeth I; the frontage is on Turl Street.

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On a visit

Don’t miss.

  1. 01Chapel
  2. 02Hall with portraits of Elizabeth I and Charles I
  3. 03First and Second Quads
  4. 04Fellows' Library
  5. 05Gardens

Connected to

Notable
names.

  • T.E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia)
  • Harold Wilson (UK Prime Minister)
  • Norman Washington Manley
  • Enduring Welsh connections

Before you go

Visiting Jesus College

Open to Public (Guided Tours Only). Published visitor access: Pre-booked guided tours only, daily 14:00–16:30. Admission: Adults £3; seniors and children over 5 £2. College events, services and exams can still close areas at short notice.

Opening hours, admission and access change often — check the official site before you travel.

Founded
1571
Area
Central — Turl Street
Type
College

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