Oxbridge Academic Programs - The Oxford Tradition
PEMBROKE & ORIEL COLLEGES
The Oxford Tradition is housed in two colleges: Pembroke College and Oriel College. Both are in the ancient heart of Oxford and within minutes of each other.
Established in 1326 by King Edward II, Oriel College is the oldest college in Oxford to be founded by a monarch. Incorporating the buildings of four medieval halls, it features a variety of architectural styles, as well as a number of Gothic ‘oriel’ windows, for which the college is renowned. Illustrious alumni include Sir Walter Raleigh, the 16th-century explorer; Cecil Rhodes, who endowed the Rhodes Scholarships; and Matthew Arnold, the poet and critic.
Pembroke College was founded in 1624 by King James I and is perhaps best known as the college of Samuel Johnson, author of The Dictionary of the English Language. The college boasts an elegant neoclassical chapel with elaborate stained glass windows. Its crowning glory is a stately gothic dining hall, featuring portraits of Queen Anne, King Charles I, Roger Bannister, and other famous Pembrokians.
Students enjoy exclusive use of all the college facilities during the month of July, including the Junior Common Room and the beautiful gardens and lawns.
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