St William's College

The origins of St William’s College date back to the 15th century. King Henry VI first licensed a proposed college in 1457, interrupted by politics and battles of the Roses a community of 23 fellows was established under a renewed license granted by King Edward IV in 1461 and building commenced in 1465. St William, William Fitzherbert, is York’s native saint and great grandson of William the Conqueror.

York North Yorkshire

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