King's College is located on the W side of the former High Street (now King's Parade). The original court of the medieval foundation lay between Milne and School Streets.
The medieval hall was near the E end of the N range.
Performances by touring entertainers are recorded at King's College from 1448 until 1637.
Most of the old court is now demolished although other buildings remain in use as King's College.
1441 Site behind the public schools on School Street purchased and conveyed to Henry VI for a new college.
1443 King's College founded by Henry VI. Buildings (never finished) erected on 3 sides with the schools on the E.
1446 Foundation stone of the chapel laid.
1449 Larger site purchased extending from High Street to the river.
1536 After years of disrupted building activity, the chapel was completed.
1562 Medieval hall extensively rebuilt.
1634 Further improvements made to the hall.
1730 New block designed by James Gibbs completed.
1824--8 Buildings completed in Perpendicular style by the architect William Wilkins.
1829 Old court sold to the University.
1835 Old court designated for demolition to make room for the new library. Part of S and W fronts and gate preserved when demolition halted in 1836.
1871--3 New building added facing King's Parade designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott.
1885--1909 3 smaller courts completed to the S and W.
20th c. Further buildings added.
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