Photograph of Winchester College from the Warden's garden, Winchester
Taken about 1880
The royal licence of 1382 establishing Winchester College made provision for a Warden, who had overall responsibility for the institution. From 1861 to 1903 the position was held by Godfrey Bolles Lee, who was the last resident Warden to enjoy the pleasant garden seen here. In the later nineteenth century the revenue and management of the College came under scrutiny and reform of the governing body followed; in the twentieth century Wardens were non-resident.
To the left of the photograph is the College Chapel with, at its east end, the Jesse window of 1820s glass which was based on the original mediaeval design for the window. Adjoining this is the east side of Chamber Court, with the towers of Middle Gate just visible beyond. The Court provided the original lodgings for scholars and staff. To the right a small part of the extensive Warden's Lodgings can be seen.
The photographer's name appears in the bottom right-hand corner.
The photograph was taken by Winchester photographer William Savage (1817-87) and is found in an album entitled 'Winchester Views of Old Buildings'.
