chimneys of Winchester College

The founder of Winchester College in the 14th century was William of Wykeham, Bishop of Winchester and Chancellor of England.

In 1394, the first 70 poor scholars entered the college. There were also 10 commoners (i.e. paying scholars.)

As a point of interest, I researched current fees to board at Winchester College and found that they are £33,750 per year.

Much of what remains of the Bishop's Palace at Bishops Waltham was also the work of William of Wykeham. Winchester was at that time the richest diocese in England.
http://365project.org/quietpurplehaze/365/2014-04-23

[Nancy]

It is interesting how chimneys were treated as a decorative element.

[Denise]

Very interesting piece of history and cool architecture.

[Penelope Ann]

Very clever angle and great brick work

[Karen B.]

Another stunning building with great architecture & interest. I love these chimney's without which this building would look a tad plain.

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Great pov. Love those old chimneys

[Kane Arlow]

What interesting history this place has. Wow, that is an expensive education too.

[Babs]

Brilliant architecture and an interesting story to go with it.

[Sherrill]

awesome shot Hazel love the texture in the bricks

[Rosie Kerr]

This is a fun building to see.... you did a great job of capturing the texture in the bricks, the four chimneys above and the detail in the windows. The historical context is a plus! :)

[Ivan]

Like this perspective, the flints, mono - fav

[wendy frost]

Great chimney pots and windows and capture

[Richard Hickey]

Awesome picture.

[Pyrrhula]

Love you pov. composition and the B+W capture of this beautiful shot of this nice college and interesting building

[Raymond Milsted]

Like the B+W

[Faye Turner]

Nice capture!

[Mary Downing Hahn]

I love English chimneys and this is a great capture of them!

[Sam]

Gorgeous B&W effect! And a very expensive place to board!