Cambridge - St John's College 
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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.
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.
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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 its mellow brickwork.
Third Court dates from 1669-71 and includes the Library (1623-24) on its north side.
Among the many notable members of St John's were the dramatist Ben Jonson (1573-1637) and the Lakeland poet William Wordsworth (1770-1850) in whose famous "Prelude" there occurs a description of his college rooms.
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St John's College in Cambridge.
The Bridge of Sighs at St John's College in Cambridge.
