WADHAM COLLEGE

The college is at the south end of Parks Road. It was founded by Nicholas and Dorothy Wadham[1] in 1612 on the site of the old Austin Friars[2] monastery. This friary, of which nothing survives, played a large part in the life of the university. The college has no Catholic past, but its buildings are beautiful and are still as their founders left them. (From Goulder, Pilgrimage Pamphlets: Oxford & Cambridge, 1963)

For more on Wadham College, see their site.

[1] Nicholas lived 1532-1609. Dorothy lived 1534-1618.
[2] The Austin Friars originated by the amalgamation of several small bodies of friars under the direction of Clement IV (pope 1265-1268) in 1265. The tunic is black with a capuce and leather belt. At the time of the dissolution, there were thirty-two English friaries. They must not be confused with the Austin Canons.