Hertford Flashcards
1
Q
When was Hertford Founded?
A
1282
2
Q
When were the two halls merged to form the modern college?
A
1874
3
Q
When was the bridge of Sighs built?
A
1913
4
Q
When did Hertford first admit women?
A
1974 (first co-ed college in the uni)
5
Q
What is the Hertford Scheme?
A
Encouraged applications from state schools from the 1960s
massively improved academic standards
6
Q
What is the name of the College Cat? What number is it?
A
Simpkins - 4
7
Q
Story link?
A
Evelyn Waugh writing about the Bullingdon Club
8
Q
Who are the famous graduates?
A
1- Evelyn Waugh
2- William Tyndale
9
Q
Who do you talk about re Turf Tavern?
A
Bob Hawke- Australian PM
Broke world record for drinking a yard of ale in 11 seconds
Bill Clinton- smoked marijuana but did not inhale
