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The foundation of Worcester College. Thanks to a benefaction of £10,000 from a Worcestershire baronet, Sir Thomas Cookes, the Hall was re-founded in 1714 as Worcester College. Building began in 1720 but, because of a lack of funds, proceeded in fits and starts.
Worcester College (/ ˈ w ʊ s t ər / ⓘ WUUST-ər) is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. The college was founded in 1714 by the benefaction of Sir Thomas Cookes, 2nd Baronet (1648–1701) of Norgrove, Worcestershire, whose coat of arms was adopted by the college.
A constituent college of the University of Oxford in England, Worcester College was founded in 1714 by Sir Thomas Cookes, whose coat of arms the college adopted. Gloucester College existed on the same site from the late 13th century until the Dissolution of the Monasteries in 1539.
Founded in 1714 on a site associated with education since the 13th century, we continue our rich educational tradition to this day, while embracing the future. We strive for academic excellence, sparking intellectual curiosity in our students and setting them on course for a bright future.
Worcester College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. The college was founded in 1714 by the benefaction of Sir Thomas Cookes, 2nd Baronet (1648–1701) of Norgrove, Worcestershire, whose coat of arms was adopted by the college.
Our History. Founded in 1874 as a teacher-training school, Worcester State University has grown to become a traditional liberal arts and sciences university with programs spanning the biomedical sciences, business, humanities, behavioral sciences, the health professions, and, of course, education.
Worcester College was founded in 1714, the result of a bequest of £10,000 from Sir Thomas Cookes to the University for the establishment of a new college.
