D C - Victorian Period Flashcards
why was a university funded in durham
in early 19th century it was felt by society and parliament that too much wealth power and privilege was in the hands of traditional landowners like the church of england so the religious powers proposed funding the uni to cast the wealth of the church in a good light
when did parliament consent to build durham uni
1832
original features of durham uni
lectures on palace green
accommodation available for the students
what happened with bishop van mildert
arranged for remaining prince bishop powers to pass back to the crown after his death so prince bishops came to an end and their association with durham castle so it was handed to durham uni
when was van mildert bishop in durham
1826-1836
when was the castle handed to durham university
1836
features of durham castle making it suitable for uni
live at uni during study period
follow moral policy for manners and conduct
castle had features of oxbridge college
great hall used for communal dining
kitchens capable of making thousands of meals
public rooms suitable for a library
common rooms for students to socialise
ready made staff quarters
chapel for prayer
space for university’s academic staff
life in durham university
early students preparing to join church as, archbishops, chaplains, deans
attended lectures in buildings around palace green in divinity, classics, maths
students had to rise in time for breakfast at great hall
join all lectures, chapel services and dinner every day, evening prayers
be in castle before gates locked at 9pm , lights off at midnight
life outside of durham uni for students
gambling off limits, pubs, inns and sweet shops
academic dress to be worn at all times unless rowing on river or visiting someone more than 2 miles away
how did the keep change in the victorian period
used as accommodation for the students
how did the great hall change
breakfast and dinner eaten by staff and students
place of entertainment
windows enlarged because there was no longer a defensive role
how did stained glass window in great hall change
installed in 1882 to celebrate 50th anniversary of university
represents family tree of university
show coat of arms with prince bishops
who created the stained glass window in the great hall
charles eamer kempe
how was the gatehouse changed
heightened and widened to fit carriages - palace and entertainment
a bell was added to the gatehouse
used as an entrance to the college as it had strict discipline
who lived in the castle in victorian times
not lived in by 1837 bishop of durham lived in bishop auckland
