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is one of the 39
Constituent Colleges of the
University Of Oxford in
England . Notably, it is both the youngest
Undergraduate college (having been a
Permanent Private Hall until 1995) and the smallest
Undergraduate college within Oxford University, a title of which 'Mansfielders' are proud. However, Mansfield's history as a Private Hall dates back to the 19th century when it was established by non-conformist Ministers. It is located in the eponymous
Mansfield Road in central
Oxford .
Originally only members of the established
Church Of England were permitted to attend Oxford or Cambridge University as students. Mansfield was the result of a successful attempt to circumvent this ban on non-Anglican denominations attending university. The college was originally founded (under the name of
Spring Hill College ) in
Birmingham , as a college for
Nonconformist students, who could not at that time be admitted to Oxford or Cambridge. The college moved to Oxford following the relaxation of the religious restrictions, and was founded in its present form in
1886 . The magnificent Victorian buildings were designed by
Basil Champneys .
Nowadays, in addition to being a regular college of study in the University, it also trains students for
Ordination (ordinands) in the
United Reformed Church and the
Congregational Federation , along with
Northern College, Manchester and
Westminster College, Cambridge .
Until 1995 Mansfield was a
Permanent Private Hall rather than a college, the Queen's Charter being awarded in that year. With an undergraduate population of little more than 200 at any time, Mansfield remains one of the smallest undergraduate college in Oxford University apart from
Harris Manchester , which only accepts mature students. In spite of the relatively small student population (about 300, the graduates and visiting students included), Mansfield is known as a college which ‘punches above its weight’, with an increasing presence across the University. One example is the Mansfield College Boat Club which is very active and popular amongst the students, achieving results at the level of some of the biggest colleges. Mansfield's reputation for food around the university is excellent, especially its bi-termly black tie formals.
The college's pre-supper grace was translated into
Latin from the
Welsh version originally prepared for the
University College Of North Wales Reginald Adams, ''The College Graces of Oxford and Cambridge'', ISBN 1-870882-06-7.
The spacious grounds of Mansfield College occupy one of the most attractive sites in Oxford near to the University parks and
River Cherwell . The 1886 buildings, which houses all the College's public rooms, are regarded as amongst the finest work of the important Victorian architect,
Basil Champneys .
Dr
Albert Schweitzer , theologian and famous Bach expert was a special lecturer at Mansfield and often performed on the chapel organ. Among the notable academic staff is the Reverend Dr
John Muddiman , G. B. Caird Fellow in New Testament Theology.
Jocelyn Bell Burnell , the British Astrophysicist most famous for first discovering radio
Pulsars , is currently a visiting professor. As of the 21st of June 2007, the College has been able to number amongst its honorary fellows
Jimmy Carter , 39th President of the USA.
The college porters are also notable characters.
Hugh Flint who has now retired, was the drummer for
John Mayall & The Bluesbreakers and appeared on their first two albums, the second of which featured
Eric Clapton . He later formed the band
McGuinness Flint .
See Also: Category:Alumni of Mansfield College, Oxford
Alumni of Mansfield College include:
- Pamela Sue Anderson , philosopher
- Chris Bryant
- The Reverend George B Caird, Dean Ireland's Professor of the Exegesis of Holy Scripture, University of Oxford
- Chris Cragg ( Financial Times )
- Paul Crossley (pianist)
- C. H. Dodd (theologian, chairman of New English Bible translators)
- Charles Silvester Horne MP Non conformist author, hymn writer and preacher
- Guy Hands
- Michael Pollan
- Erik Routley
- The Reverend Dr H. Wheeler Robinson , Principal of Regent's Park College, Oxford and pre-eminent Old Testament scholar of his time
- Adam Von Trott , member of the German resistance in World War II Adam von Trott Memorial Lecture at the Ambassador's Residence, 4 May 2007
- Michael White (music critic)
- Donald McDonald, President of OUBC during the 1987 Boat Race Mutiny and basis for the main character of the book '''' and the subsequent film, '' True Blue ''.
