Cambridge - St John's College

St John's College, in St John's Street, was erected on the site of an old monastery hospital. The college was founded in 1511 by Lady Margaret Beaufort, mother of Henry VII.

A richly ornamented gateway opens into First Court, a fine example of Tudor architecture.

The Chapel, built by Sir George Gilbert (1836-39), contains stalls and monuments from its predecessor.

The dining hall of 1519, known simply as "The Hall", was enlarged in sympathy with later buildings in 1826. It has a fine hammerbeam roof, beautiful paneling and some good portraits.

The Combination Room has a splendid plaster ceiling with festoons of vines. Second Court, built by Ralph Symons between 1598 and 1602, is exceptionally attractive with