Limited edition giclée print
Edition of 500
Print size 594mm x 210mm
Printed on 310gsm
standard fine art paper

Brasenose College was originally known as ‘The King’s Hall and College of Brasenose’. It was founded in 1509 by the Bishop of Lincoln and Sir Richard Sutton and takes its name from a brass knocker in the shape of a nose which used to hang on the gate of the original Brasenose Hall. This knocker now hangs over the High Table. The four bays to the right of the tower, and the tower itself, were designed by Sir TG Jackson in Gothic style and built in the 1880’s to house undergraduates. The other three bays were added in the 20th century.

Rows of straight-sided gables with oriel windows flank the central Gate Tower. Jackson originally intended there to be a spire on top of the tower, but it was felt that this would conflict with the spires of St Mary's church and All Saints church. The high quality stone carving is by Mr Maples who was Jackson’s favourite carver. The group of five shops numbered 19-23 High street dates from the late 18th century and the upstairs rooms were converted to Brasenose College accommodation around 1930.