The Early History of Christ’s College, Cambridge
Derived from Contemporary Documents

First published in 1934, this is an account of the early history of Christ's College, Cambridge.

A. H. Lloyd (Author)

9781108008976, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 31 October 2010

530 pages, 11 b/w illus.
22.9 x 15.2 x 3 cm, 0.77 kg

First published in 1934, this book is a history of Christ's College, Cambridge, from its foundation in 1437, through its relocation to its current site, up to the charter of 1505. The original college, founded by parochial rector William Byngham, was named God's House and occupied a site which is now part of King's College. It was given its first royal licence in 1446 and moved to its present site in 1448. The college received its present name and charter when it was refounded in 1505 by Lady Margaret Beaufort, the mother of King Henry VII. This book recounts the history of Christ's during this period, using archival evidence and illustrations to offer a fascinating picture of the less well known early stages of the college's development.

Preface
Chronological summary
1. William Byngham, the first founder
2. The dispute with John Langton
3. The first royal licence, 1439
4. The expansion to the Milne Street site
5. The royal licences of 1442
6. Marking time: 1443 to 1446
7. The royal licence of 1446 and its period
8. The foundation charter of the college of Godshouse and its period
9. The relationship of Godshouse and Clare Hall
10. The last days of William Byngham
11. The proctorship of John Hurte and of William Fallan
12. The proctorship of William Basset, 1464–1477
13. The proctorship of Ralph Barton, 1477–1490
14. The proctorship of John Syclyng: early years
15. The proctorship of John Syclyng: later years
16. The negotiations between Godshouse and Lady Margaret
17. Syclyng's death and will
18. The buildings and furniture remaining from the Godshouse period
19. Godshouse and Christ's College
Appendix
Index.

Subject Areas: Early history: c 500 to c 1450/1500 [HBLC]