kings college Flashcards
what was the grand plan for kings college?
an entire parish was destroyed to make way for the college. enforced compulsory purchase. i’m
when was kings college chapel built?
1446
what style is kings college?
late century perpendicular gothic
why is kings college so special?
because it’s the largest chapel in the world
what is the link to the war of the roses?
henry 6 founded it and started the war
what was the war of the roses?
many families fighting for the throne
what is the consequence of the war of the roses on the chapel?
it took 90 years to built
what is the consequence of the chapel taking 90 years to build?
you can see different gothic styles.
what is the roof of the chapel and why is it special?
they are fan vaulted so no supporting pillars needed. stained glass windows still intact due to cromwell army.
what are the nightclimbers?
they are a secret climbing society who climbed to the top of the chapel.
when was the gibbs building built?
1723-32
who built the gibbs building.
james gibbs
why is the gibbs building recognisable?
because it looks like the white house
when was the old lodge built?
1828
who built the old lodge?
william wilkins
