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Balliol College Collection

Balliol College, located on Broad Street in the historic city of Oxford, is a renowned institution that has shaped the minds of countless scholars

Background imageBalliol College Collection: Balliol College, Broad Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Balliol College, Broad Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageBalliol College Collection: Oxford, The Broad, Balliol College, hansom cabs (b / w photo)

Oxford, The Broad, Balliol College, hansom cabs (b / w photo)
5987032 Oxford, The Broad, Balliol College, hansom cabs (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oxford, The Broad, Balliol College, hansom cabs)

Background imageBalliol College Collection: Nicholas Ridley (c1500-1555) Bishop of London 1550

Nicholas Ridley (c1500-1555) Bishop of London 1550
864076 Nicholas Ridley (c1500-1555) Bishop of London 1550; (add.info.: Nicholas Ridley (c1500-1555) Bishop of London 1550. English Protestant reformer and martyr writing while in prison

Background imageBalliol College Collection: John Wycliffe

John Wycliffe
5198842 John Wycliffe by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Wycliffe, The Morning Star of the Reformation.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBalliol College Collection: Balliol College, Oxford, Oxfordshire (b / w photo)

Balliol College, Oxford, Oxfordshire (b / w photo)
5996874 Balliol College, Oxford, Oxfordshire (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balliol College, Oxford, Oxfordshire)

Background imageBalliol College Collection: Benjamin Jowett, Master of Balliol College, Oxford (b / w photo)

Benjamin Jowett, Master of Balliol College, Oxford (b / w photo)
3620695 Benjamin Jowett, Master of Balliol College, Oxford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin Jowett (1817-1893), Master of Balliol College

Background imageBalliol College Collection: Balliol College, the Dining Hall (b / w photo)

Balliol College, the Dining Hall (b / w photo)
3631319 Balliol College, the Dining Hall (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balliol College, the Dining Hall)

Background imageBalliol College Collection: St Giles Street, Oxford, 26 April 1908 (b / w photo)

St Giles Street, Oxford, 26 April 1908 (b / w photo)
3627203 St Giles Street, Oxford, 26 April 1908 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Giles Street, Oxford, 26 April 1908)

Background imageBalliol College Collection: The first boat used by Oxford University when they beat Cambridge in the first University Boat

The first boat used by Oxford University when they beat Cambridge in the first University Boat Race in 1829
3627110 The first boat used by Oxford University when they beat Cambridge in the first University Boat Race in 1829 (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageBalliol College Collection: Bell Tower, St Alban Hall (engraving)

Bell Tower, St Alban Hall (engraving)
3631576 Bell Tower, St Alban Hall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bell Tower, St Alban Hall)

Background imageBalliol College Collection: Bird s-Eye View of Exeter College, Oxford University (engraving)

Bird s-Eye View of Exeter College, Oxford University (engraving)
1609855 Bird s-Eye View of Exeter College, Oxford University (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-Eye View of Exeter College, Oxford University)

Background imageBalliol College Collection: Bird s-Eye View of Oxford, 1894 (engraving)

Bird s-Eye View of Oxford, 1894 (engraving)
1048341 Bird s-Eye View of Oxford, 1894 (engraving) by Brewer, Henry William (fl.1858-d.1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bird s-Eye View of Oxford, 1894)

Background imageBalliol College Collection: The Performance of 'The Agamemnon'at Balliol College, Oxford

The Performance of "The Agamemnon"at Balliol College, Oxford, a Costume Group of the Players (engraving)
1060348 The Performance of " The Agamemnon" at Balliol College, Oxford, a Costume Group of the Players (engraving) by English School

Background imageBalliol College Collection: The Right Honourable Sir Robert Morier, GCB, GCMG (engraving)

The Right Honourable Sir Robert Morier, GCB, GCMG (engraving)
1055868 The Right Honourable Sir Robert Morier, GCB, GCMG (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Right Honourable Sir Robert Morier, GCB, GCMG)

Background imageBalliol College Collection: Performance of the 'Agamemnon'at Balliol College, Oxford, the Last Scene (engraving)

Performance of the "Agamemnon"at Balliol College, Oxford, the Last Scene (engraving)
1045477 Performance of the " Agamemnon" at Balliol College, Oxford, the Last Scene (engraving) by Johnston, Harry Hamilton (1858-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBalliol College Collection: Balliol College and Martyrs Mems, Oxford (colour litho)

Balliol College and Martyrs Mems, Oxford (colour litho)
726737 Balliol College and Martyrs Mems, Oxford (colour litho) by Quinton, Alfred Robert (1853-1934); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balliol College and Martyrs Mems, Oxford.); © Look and Learn

Background imageBalliol College Collection: Balliol College (b / w photo)

Balliol College (b / w photo)
3631318 Balliol College (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balliol College)

Background imageBalliol College Collection: Balliol College and Martyrs Memorial (photo)

Balliol College and Martyrs Memorial (photo)
669146 Balliol College and Martyrs Memorial (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Balliol College and Martyrs Memorial)

Background imageBalliol College Collection: View of Oxford (engraving)

View of Oxford (engraving)
1099606 View of Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: View of Oxford. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Background imageBalliol College Collection: Barnard Castle, Durham, birthplace of John Balliol, founder of Balliol College, Oxford (engraving)

Barnard Castle, Durham, birthplace of John Balliol, founder of Balliol College, Oxford (engraving)
3626738 Barnard Castle, Durham, birthplace of John Balliol, founder of Balliol College, Oxford (engraving) by Robson, George Fennel (1788-1833) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageBalliol College Collection: The New Dining Hall of Balliol College, Oxford, the Inauguration Dinner (engraving)

The New Dining Hall of Balliol College, Oxford, the Inauguration Dinner (engraving)
1059428 The New Dining Hall of Balliol College, Oxford, the Inauguration Dinner (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The New Dining Hall of Balliol College)

Background imageBalliol College Collection: Sir William Reynell Anson (b / w photo)

Sir William Reynell Anson (b / w photo)
1063888 Sir William Reynell Anson (b/w photo) by English photographer, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Reynell Anson, the New Vice-Chancellor of Oxford)

Background imageBalliol College Collection: Mr Justice Jeune (engraving)

Mr Justice Jeune (engraving)
1062277 Mr Justice Jeune (engraving) by Wirgman, Theodore Blake (1848-1925) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Justice Jeune, the Newly appointed Judge of the Probate, Divorce)

Background imageBalliol College Collection: The Late Sir Robert Morier (engraving)

The Late Sir Robert Morier (engraving)
1063215 The Late Sir Robert Morier (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Late Sir Robert Morier, British Ambassador at St Petersburg)

Background imageBalliol College Collection: Adam Smith, (1723-1790), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Adam Smith, (1723-1790), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Adam Smith, (1723-1790), 1830. Adam Smith (1723-1790) Scottish economist, author, moral philosopher and pioneer of political economy, a key figure during Scottish Enlightenment

Background imageBalliol College Collection: Abbot, (1562-1633), 1830. Creator: Unknown

Abbot, (1562-1633), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Abbot, (1562-1633), 1830. George Abbot (1562-1633) English Archbishop of Canterbury 1611-1633, fourth Chancellor of Trinity College, Dublin, from 1612-1633

Background imageBalliol College Collection: Portrait of W. H. Drayton, Esq. with hair arranged in puff and queue, c1770, (1937)

Portrait of W. H. Drayton, Esq. with hair arranged in puff and queue, c1770, (1937)
Portrait of W. H. Drayton, Esq. drawn from life, showing hair arranged in puff on top and queue, c1770, (1937). William Henry Drayton (1742-1779) American planter and lawyer from Charleston

Background imageBalliol College Collection: Balliol College, Oxford, 1905. Artist: Edmund Hort New

Balliol College, Oxford, 1905. Artist: Edmund Hort New
Balliol College, Oxford, 1905. From The Studio Volume 64. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1915]

Background imageBalliol College Collection: The colleges of the University of Oxford, 1895

The colleges of the University of Oxford, 1895
The colleges of the University of Oxford, Oxford, 1895. A series of vignettes of the colleges dating from the 13th and 14th centuries: 1. University College; 2. Queens College; 3

Background imageBalliol College Collection: Balliol College Oxford Stephen Thompson British

Balliol College Oxford Stephen Thompson British
Balliol College, Oxford; Stephen Thompson (British, about 1830 - 1893); 1860s; Albumen silver print

Background imageBalliol College Collection: The Right Rev. Dr. Moberly, Bishop of Salisbury, 1869

The Right Rev. Dr. Moberly, Bishop of Salisbury, 1869

Background imageBalliol College Collection: BENJAMIN JOWETT (1817-1893). English Hellenist and Master of Balliol College, Oxford

BENJAMIN JOWETT (1817-1893). English Hellenist and Master of Balliol College, Oxford. Photographed c1890

Background imageBalliol College Collection: The Right Rev. Dr. Moberly, Bishop of Salisbury, 1869

The Right Rev. Dr. Moberly, Bishop of Salisbury, 1869

Background imageBalliol College Collection: OXFORD: BALLIOL COLLEGE. View of Balliol College on the campus of Oxford University, Oxford, England

OXFORD: BALLIOL COLLEGE. View of Balliol College on the campus of Oxford University, Oxford, England. Wood engraving, English, c1885

Background imageBalliol College Collection: OXFORD: BALLIOL CHAPEL. View of Balliol Chapel, Balliol College

OXFORD: BALLIOL CHAPEL. View of Balliol Chapel, Balliol College, on the campus of Oxford University, Oxford, England. Wood engraving, English, c1885

Background imageBalliol College Collection: BENJAMIN JOWETT (1817-1893). English Hellenist and Master of Balliol College, Oxford

BENJAMIN JOWETT (1817-1893). English Hellenist and Master of Balliol College, Oxford. Wood engraving, American, 1878


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Balliol College, located on Broad Street in the historic city of Oxford, is a renowned institution that has shaped the minds of countless scholars. Situated in Oxfordshire, England, this prestigious college stands as a symbol of academic excellence and intellectual pursuit. As you stroll through the picturesque streets of Oxford, you cannot miss Balliol College's grandeur. Its magnificent architecture and rich history make it an iconic landmark in the United Kingdom and Europe. The black and white photographs capture its timeless beauty, transporting us back to a bygone era when hansom cabs traversed these very streets. The engravings from David Hume's "The History of England" depict significant moments such as the Martyrdom of Archbishop Cranmer. These illustrations serve as reminders of Balliol College's connection to pivotal events in British history. Notable figures like John Wycliffe have graced the halls with their brilliance. Their contributions to academia continue to inspire generations after them. Benjamin Jowett, Master during his time, left an indelible mark on both students and faculty alike. His wisdom and leadership are immortalized in black and white photographs that showcase his dedication to education. Step into the Dining Hall at Balliol College - another captivating image frozen in time - where students gathered for nourishment not only for their bodies but also for their intellects. It was within these walls that ideas were exchanged over meals, fostering intellectual growth among peers. Venturing beyond Balliol College's grounds leads you down St Giles Street on April 26th, 1908 – captured forever in black and white photography – showcasing life outside its walls; bustling with activity yet still carrying echoes of scholarly pursuits within its vicinity. A momentous occasion etched into history is depicted by a monochrome photograph: Oxford University triumphing over Cambridge University in their inaugural Boat Race held back in 1829.