St Edmund Hall, Oxford
College name	St Edmund Hall
	Aula Sancti Edmundi
Named after	St Edmund of Abingdon
Established	13th century, (c. 1226)
Sister College	Fitzwilliam College
Principal	Prof. Michael Mingos
JCR President	Ryan Buckingham
Undergraduates	395
MCR President	Aliza Watters
Graduates	148
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St Edmund Hall is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. Within the University it is better known by its nickname, "Teddy Hall". It has a claim to being "the oldest academical society for the education of undergraduates (A. B. Emden) in any University"^[1] Image File history File linksMetadata Size of this preview: 800 × 600 pixel Image in higher resolution (1200 × 900 pixel, file size: 155 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg)Image found at [1]. As per text on [2], owner has released image into the public domain. ... Edmund Rich, also known as Saint Edmund or Eadmund of Canterbury, was Archbishop of Canterbury in 1234. ... (12th century - 13th century - 14th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 13th century was that century which lasted from 1201 to 1300. ... Events Carmelite Order approved by Pope Honorius III Frederick II calls Imperial Diet of Cremona Births June 21 - King Boleslaus V of Poland (died 1279) Abul-Faraj, Syriac scholar (died 1286) Bar-Hebraeus, Syriac historian and bishop (died 1286) Deaths March 7 - William de Longespee, 3rd Earl of Salisbury, English... Most of the colleges of the University of Cambridge have sister colleges in the University of Oxford (and vice versa). ... Full name Fitzwilliam College Motto Ex antiquis et novissimis optima The best of old and new Named after Fitzwilliam Museum, named after Richard Fitzwilliam, named after Fitzwilliam Street, original location Previous names Fitzwilliam Hall [Non collegiate] (1869), Fitzwilliam House [Non collegiate] (1924) Established 1966 Sister College(s) St Edmund Hall... In some universities in the United Kingdom—particularly collegiate universities—the student body is organised into one or more of the following: A Junior Common Room (JCR) A Middle Common Room (MCR) A Senior Common Room (SCR) In addition to this, each of the above phrases may also refer to... In some universities in the United Kingdom—particularly collegiate universities—the student body is organised into one or more of the following: A Junior Common Room (JCR) A Middle Common Room (MCR) A Senior Common Room (SCR) In addition to this, each of the above phrases may also refer to... Image File history File links SEH.gif‎ Crest of St Edmund Hall, Oxford. ... The University of Oxford comprises 39 Colleges and 7 religious Permanent Private Halls (PPHs), which are autonomous self-governing corporations within the university. ... The University of Oxford (usually abbreviated as Oxon. ... Motto: (French for God and my right) Anthem: God Save the King/Queen Capital London (de facto) Largest city London Official language(s) English (de facto) Unification    - by Athelstan AD 927  Area    - Total 130,395 km² (1st in UK)   50,346 sq mi  Population    - 2006 est. ...

Like the University of Oxford itself, the precise date of establishment of St Edmund Hall is unknown; it is usually estimated at 1226. The college is named after St Edmund of Abingdon, Oxfordshire, the first known Oxford Master of Arts and the first Oxford-educated Archbishop of Canterbury, who lived and taught on the college site. The University of Oxford (usually abbreviated as Oxon. ... Edmund Rich, also known as Saint Edmund or Eadmund of Canterbury, was Archbishop of Canterbury in 1234. ... Abingdon Town Councils coat of arms. ... The degree of Master of Arts degree is an undergraduate degree awarded by the universities of Oxford and Cambridge as well as by the University of Dublin. ... The Archbishop of Canterbury is the spiritual leader and senior clergyman of the Church of England, recognized by convention as the head of the worldwide Anglican Communion. ...

St Edmund Hall began life as one of Oxford's ancient Aularian houses, the mediaeval halls that laid the foundation of the University, preceding the creation of the first colleges. As the only surviving mediaeval hall, its members are known as "Aularians". St Edmund Hall took on the status of a college in 1957, though retaining the historical moniker of "Hall". Adjective, derived from the Latin Aula meaning Hall. ...

The college has a history of independent thought, which has brought it into regular conflict with both church and state. During the late 14th century and early 15th century, it was a bastion of the Wyclif heresy, for which college principal William Taylor was ultimately burnt at the stake, and principal Peter Payne fled the country. In the 17th century, it incurred the wrath of the crown for fostering nonjurors, men who remained loyal to the Scottish House of Stuart and who refused to take the oath to the German House of Hanover, whom they regarded as having usurped the British throne. This 14th-century statue from south India depicts the gods Shiva (on the left) and Uma (on the right). ... (14th century - 15th century - 16th century - other centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 15th century was that century which lasted from 1401 to 1500. ... Wycliffe may also refer to Wycliffe Bible Translators John Wyclif (also Wycliffe or Wycliff) (c. ... William Taylor (d. ... Peter Payne (c. ... (16th century - 17th century - 18th century - more centuries) As a means of recording the passage of time, the 17th century was that century which lasted from 1601-1700. ... The Nonjuring schism was a split in the Anglican Church in the aftermath of the Glorious Revolution, over whether William of Orange could legally be recognized as King of England. ... Motto: (Latin) No one provokes me with impunity(English) Wha daur meddle wi me? (Scots)[1] Anthem: Multiple unofficial anthems Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow Official languages English, Gaelic, Scots[2] Government  - Queen Queen Elizabeth II  - Prime Minister Tony Blair MP  - First Minister Jack McConnell MSP Unification    - by Kenneth I... The Coat of Arms of King James I, the first British monarch of the House of Stuart The House of Stuart or Stewart was a royal house of the Kingdom of Scotland, later of the Kingdom of England, and finally of the Kingdom of Great Britain. ... The House of Hanover (the Hanoverians) were a German royal dynasty which succeeded the House of Stuart as monarchs of Great Britain in 1714. ... The monarch or Sovereign is the head of state of the United Kingdom. ...

The student body has long been known for prowess in sport, especially rugby. More recently, it has also demonstrated strengths in journalism, drama, and student politics. A BCRFC match at Boston College Rugby football, often just referred to as rugby, refers to sports descended from a common form of football developed at Rugby School in England. ... Journalism is a discipline of writing. ... This does not cite its references or sources. ... Student politics is a broad term that can mean either, 1) The politics engaged in by students (also know as the Student movement or student activism), which may mean street protests, sit-ins, or a student strike. ...

St Edmund Hall is based on a small central site on the north side of the High Street. The front quadrangle (see picture) is bordered by the porters' lodge, the old dining hall (1659), the college bar and buttery (containing a mid-15th-century fireplace), the chapel with the old library above (late 17th century), and accommodation for students and fellows. In the centre of the quadrangle is a medieval well. Passages from the quadrangle give access to the college library (the deconsecrated church of St Peter in the East, 12th century) and gardens (St Peter's churchyard) to the north, and modern accommodation blocks and dining hall to the east. The college also owns annexes at Norham Gardens, on Dawson Street, and on Iffley Road. Carfax, at the west end of the High Street, Oxford. ... A porters lodge is a place near the entrance of a building where one or more porters can be found to respond to enquiries from the public and direct them around the building. ... Norham Gardens is a residential road in central north Oxford, England. ... Iffley Road is a major arterial road in Oxford, England. ...

College Colours

Like most academic institutions, Oxbridge colleges commonly have a colour scheme used for college scarves, ties, sports clothing and so on. There is a great deal of confusion regarding the Hall's official college colours which seems to have arisen due to a discrepancy between "official college wear" and sporting wear.

The college's official colours are frequently referred to as "claret and cream" and this is indeed the scheme used on the college scarf and ties as can be seen by looking at the St Edmund Hall section on the Shepherd and Woodward website.

The vast majority of sporting wear is however produced in a dark red, often maroon, and yellow perhaps due to these colours being easier/cheaper to produce. This has naturally led to many people incorrectly assuming that these are the college colours. Confusion may also be caused by the fact that the college's coat of arms has a yellow/gold field. A modern coat of arms is derived from the medi val practice of painting designs onto the shield and outer clothing of knights to enable them to be identified in battle, and later in tournaments. ...

Notable former students

• Thomas Hearne
• Oronhyatekha
• Robin Day
• Anna Botting
• Patrick Garland (also Honorary Fellow)
• Timothy Gorringe
• M. J. K. Smith
• Derek Morris
• Terry Jones
• Gabriel Josipovici
• Emma Kennedy
• Stewart Lee
• Sir Nicholas Pumfrey (Mr Justice Pumfrey), High Court Judge
• Sir Ken Macdonald, the Director of Public Prosecutions
• Mark Field MP (represents the City of Westminster)
• Stuart Barnes, former England and British Lions rugby player, commentator for Sky Sports
• Hugo MacNeill, former Ireland and British Lions rugby player
• John McManners
• Al Murray
• John Wells
• Richard Onslow, 1st Baron Onslow
• General Sir (Hugh) Michael Rose, KCB, CBE

See also Former students of St Edmund Hall.

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References

1. ^ College History H.E.J. Cowdrey, entry in Encyclopaedia of Oxford, reproduced on St Edmund Hall Website.

• Emden, A.B., (1927), An Oxford Hall in Medieval Times: being the Early History of St. Edmund Hall, Clarendon Press, Reprinted 1968
• Kelly, J.N.D., (1989), St. Edmund Hall: Almost Seven Hundred Years, Oxford University Press, ISBN 0-19-951559-X

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External links

• St Edmund Hall – official website
• Virtual tour of St Edmund Hall
• Shepherd and Woodward, St Edmund Hall