greatly to the beauty of Oxford. The arms of the benefactors who contributed to the erection, are engraved on the roof that parts the gatehouse from the belfry, in which is the great bell Tom, one of the largest in England,* which formerly belonged to Osney Abbey, and has since been recast, when this inscription was put on it: Magnus Thomas clusius Oxoniensis, renatus Apr. 8, 1680," &c. The original inscription was, "In Thomæ laude resono Bim Bom sine fraude." Every night, at ten minutes past nine, it tolls 101 times, (the number of the members called Students) when the gates of most of the Colleges and Halls are shut. The gate is ornamented with a statue of Queen Anne. The great quadrangle, about 263 feet square, is formed by the Hall, the Lodgings of the Dean and five of the Canons, and apartments for members of the Society. In the centre is a small fountain, supplied with water from the river Isis and the spring at Hinksey. In the north-east corner, over the passage, is a statue of Bishop Fell, and over the passage to the Hall is one of Cardinal Wolsey. On March 3d, 1809, a fire broke out in the Rooms between the Hall and the Canon's lodgings, then occupied by the late Professor White, which did very considerable mischief. At one The dimensions of this bell are-diameter seven feet one inch; from the crown to the brim, five feet nine inches; thickness of the striking place, six inches; weight, 17,000lbs. weight of the clapper, 342lbs.. time the Hall on the one side, and the turret of Tom, over the principal entrance, on the other, were considered to be in great danger, and must have been destroyed but for the great exertions of the members of this and the other Colleges, and the inhabitants of the City. The interior of Dr. White's lodgings, and several rooms of the members were destroyed. On the 27th of the preceding January, the raised gravel walk round the Meadow was completely inundated by a sudden flood; great part of it was washed away, and the repairing it was attended with consider able expense to the College. The HALL was built by Wolsey, and strikes. every eye with its magnificence, the grandeur of its proportions, and the propriety of its ornaments, lately introduced by Mr. Wyatt's restoration. It is unrivalled as a refectory by any room in the kingdom. The roof is highly or namented, and the large window, at the upper end of the south-side, is suited to its position, and very much admired for its fine carved Gothic canopy. This stately apartment is 115 feet in length, 40 in breadth, and 50 in height, and taking in the lobby, &c. is 180 feet long. In the reign of Charles I. the present approach was built, but the name of the architect is not known; the vaulted roof is supported by a single pillar, in the centre of a square, and by groins at the angles. The new staircase and lobby were opened in 1800; and the great improvements which it has received can be duly appre ciated by those only who remember its former state. The making these improvements is chiefly to be attributed to the late Dean, Dr. Cyril Jackson, whose name will go down to posterity with the College over which he so long and so ably presided. In 1801 two new Gothic chimney-pieces. were erected in this room, by order of the Dean, Dr. Jackson, from a plan of Mr. Wyatt. They are made of Somersetshire stone, and are considered very appropriate ornaments of the Hall. As Christ Church has ever claimed the honour of receiving our Monarchs when they came to Oxford, this Hall has consequently been the scene of those entertainments which have been prepared to do honour to, or promote the amusement of the royal visitors.-Henry VIII., in 1533, Queen Elizabeth, in 1566, and 1592, James I., in 1605, and Charles I., several times, were splendidly entertained in this room. In the year 1814, the present King, then Prince Regent, dined here with Prince Metternich; the renowned veteran warrior, Prince Blucher; a numerous party of other royal and noble visitors; Dr. Hall, (the Dean,) and all the other members of this College. After dinner his Royal Highness desired his name might be entered on the books of Christ Church. This noble room is splendidly furnished with the following collection of portraits of persons distinguished for their high rank, great learning, * Dr. Jackson retired from his arduous situation in 1809, and died August 31st, 1819. and eminent qualities, who, with few exceptions, were educated within the walls of this College: Left hand Side from the Entrance. Potter, Abp. of Canterbury ter Rt. Honourable Geo. Gren- Dr. Stratford, Canon ter Right Hon. Sir John Skynner, Chief Baron of the Exchequer, by Gainsborough Drummond, Abp. of York, by Hudson Wake, Abp. of Canterbury at left hand. Over these, beginning Westfayling, Bishop of Here- Matthew, Abp. of York, (over this is Sanderson, Bishop of Lincoln, by Riley) Above the Steps, left hand. Markham, Abp. of York, by | Conybeare, Bp. of Bristol Sir J. Reynolds Atterbury, Bp. of Rochester King, Bishop of London S. Fell, D.D. Dean of Ch. Ch. Above the Steps in Front. Bust of George III. Henry VIII. Cardinal Wolsey King, Bishop of London, by Morley, Bishop of Winches ter Smallridge, Bp. of Bristol Dr. Aldrich, formerly Dean of North Side, from the Upper End. Right Hon. G. Canning, by |