Oxford Preservation Trust: The Trinity Popes

Walls lined with portraits have become an integral part of the fabric of today’s Oxford colleges, but the sixteenth-century beginnings of this tradition tell the story of a transformative period for the University. In this talk, Anna Clark, historian and Oxford Preservation Trust’s Engagement Officer, explores the relationship between the early history of Trinity College and portraits of its Founders, Sir Thomas and Lady Elizabeth Pope. She combines images, archival documents, and technical analysis to piece together a picture of a fledgling academic community and its supporters.

Join us to view several of the portraits in-situ in the College’s newly restored dining hall, with an introduction by Chris Ferguson, Estates Bursar. The talk will follow in the College’s Garden Room.