Hatfield College
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Hatfield College is a college of the University of Durham in England
. Founded in 1846 by the Rev. David Melville, it is the second oldest of Durham's colleges, and was originally called Bishop Hatfield's Hall. It is named after Thomas Hatfield
, Prince-Bishop of Durham from 1345 to 1381.
Hatfield College occupies a large site above the River Wear
on North Bailey
next to Durham Cathedral
on the World Heritage Site
peninsula. The buildings are an eclectic blend of 17th century halls, early Victorian
buildings and major additions during the last century. The college's entrance is via a gateway from North Bailey
. The college boathouse is situated within the grounds, as is the Victorian college chapel.
During the eighteenth century, the oldest part of the site was a coaching inn known as the Red Lion, which was for many years the centre of concert and social life in Durham, playing host to composers such as Charles Avison
. The dining room, known in the 18th Century as Richardson's Long-Room and later Hoult's Assembly Room, remains substantially unchanged, retaining many of its original features.
Hatfield College was established in 1846 as the second college of the University. The establishment of the college as a furnished and catered residence with fees set in advance was a revolutionary idea at the time and later became a general practice at student residences. The origin of this idea came from the founding Master, Rev. David Melville. Melville’s idea for the college was that college residence and higher education should be economically viable to the financially disadvantaged. Three principles to Melville’s model were that rooms would be furnished and let out to students with shared servants, meals would be provided and eaten in the college hall and college battels (bills) were set in advance. Melville’s model was not introduced within the university until recommended by the Royal Commission
of 1862, whereby it was later used at Keble College
and eventually worldwide.
Although not established as a theological college, the first 50 years of the college saw a majority of theology
students and staff as members of the college, with senior staff members and the Principal (who was always been a clergyman until 1897) being a cleric. The rise in students to over a hundred, resulting from the popularity of theology, resulted in the college's buying Bailey house and the Rectory to accommodate its students in the 1890s. Toward the end of the nineteenth century Hatfield’s demography had shifted from theology to education and science and resulted in the building of ‘C Stairs’ to increase the amount of accommodation.
The economic shortfall during the 1920s led to an uncertain situation for Hatfield, although with a larger number of students than University College
it lacked the facilities, especially kitchens, to accommodate them. The solution resulted in the amalgamation of Hatfield and University Colleges with all meals being taken at the former. As a result of this Hatfield was awarded monies to fund its tutorial system and the introduction of electricity. During World War II the college was taken over by a local teaching college and students were moved to nearby accommodation on the Bailey.
After the war and twenty years of co-operation with University College, Hatfield students were able to return to their college although a number of problems faced the college such as the number of students rising as a result of the backlog of students resulting from the war and rebuilding the morale and freedom of students. As a result new buildings were built and refurbished (e.g. Pace, Gate-house and Kitchen Blocks) as well as accommodation away from the main site being bought along with the establishment of the Senior Common Room.
During the late twentieth century Hatfield was faced with an increasing number of students and as a result living-out became compulsory and many of the existing buildings were either rebuilt or refurbished to make room for students. Hatfield also became a co-educational college during this time, with the first female Senior Man
holding the post in 1992.
was built in 1851 as a result of donations by alumni and a loan from the University. The chapel was designed by the architect and then Chaplain to Bishop Cosin’s Hall, James Turner
and contains two head sculptures of Bishop Van Mildert
and the Vice Chancellor and Warden Thorpe. Decorative furnishings were later added with the first organ being installed in 1882, commemorative wooden panels marking the First World War dead and a book of remembrance for those who lost their lives along with a lectern were added gradually and were primarily funded by alumni and the Hatfield Association. The Chapel houses a fine Harrison & Harrison
organ, which is used to accompany services and for recitals, which was recently fully restored. Attendance to the services at the chapel were compulsory for eighty years after the foundation of the chapel until the onset of World War II ended the compulsory attendance to Cathedral
services.
The building now provides a setting for worship, quiet meditation and many other events in College life. Services are led by the College Chaplain, currently the Reverend Dr. Anthony Bash. The College Chapel Choir is led by a student choral director, supported by an organ scholar
and deputy organ scholar. The Chapel Choir consists mainly of students who support regular worship in the Chapel, but also sing at churches and cathedrals throughout the country and annual tours both at home and abroad.
The original arms used by the college consisted of the shield of Bishop Thomas Hatfield
turned into a circular device with the motto “Vel Primus, Vel Cum Primis”. The use of these arms was, however, found to be illegal as they were not registered with the College of Arms
. As the arms had been used for over 100 years the college was able to use the shield, although it had to be differentiated from that of Bishop Hatfield by the addition of an ermine
border around the shield.
The current coat of arms features the Shield of Bishop Hatfield and is blazoned as "Azure a Chevron Or between three Lions rampant Argent a Bordure Ermine", with the college motto underneath: "Vel Primus Vel cum Primis" which literally means "Either First or With the First" although it now interpreted by the college as "Be the Best you can Be".
is required to formal events. The wearing of the gown is at the discretion of the Master of the college and at present is worn at Matriculation
, in chapel and at formal meals held in the hall once or twice per week.
The grace was widely used in the fourth century and is based on earlier Hebrew prayers. It was translated from the Greek and adopted by Oriel College, Oxford
. Presumably influenced by the Reverend Dr. Henry Jenkyns, who was a Fellow of Oriel, Hatfield adopted this grace practically verbatim.
Since 1846 the grace has been read at all formal meals in College which occur once a week, or twice in Michaelmas Term.
, Tim Curtis
, Frank Tyson
, Marcus Rose
, Will Carling
and Will Greenwood
. In addition, Hatfield has recently become known for excellence in hockey, football and basketball too. The college has an intense sporting rivalry with many of the other colleges on The Bailey
, especially nearby University College
.
Hatfield College also has its own theatre group, the Lion Theatre Company, which performs in Durham University's Assembly Rooms
theatre located opposite the college gates, and a music society organising various ensembles including an orchestra and a big band
called "Kinky Jeff and the Hatfield Swingers". Students also produce the termly college magazine, The Hatfielder.
consisting of members of the SCR and guests is present at every formal, the Master's entrance and "bowing out" signifying the official opening and closing of the formal meal. Students purchase a bottle of wine to take to formal purchased from the Bar. A speciality of Hatfield College, particularly contrasting University College, is that students knock their spoons on the table at the beginning of the formal, before the food is served.
The Middle Common Room (MCR) is the organisation for Postgraduate students which also have an elected organising committee. This is based at the college's postgraduate accommodation Palatine House. College Officers, fellows and tutors are members of the Senior Common Room (SCR). Each Common Room acts as a separate body for its members, although collaboration between them is common, and it is possible to be a member of these organisations simultaneously.
The first fellowships were awarded in 1991 to Sir Kingsley Charles Dunham
, the Right Reverend David Jenkins
, Sir Frederick Holliday, Professor Sir Gareth Roberts
, Professor Robert Allison
, Bruce Oldfield
and Dr. Sheila Armstrong. The former Master and pioneer of the college fellowship Professor James Barber was awarded a fellowship in 1996. There is also a resident fellow, the current incumbent being the Reverend T. A. Harman, who was granted the position in 2000.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
. Founded in 1846 by the Rev. David Melville, it is the second oldest of Durham's colleges, and was originally called Bishop Hatfield's Hall. It is named after Thomas Hatfield
Thomas Hatfield
Thomas Hatfield was Bishop of Durham from 1345 to 1381.Hatfield was receiver of the chamber when he was selected to be Lord Privy Seal in late 1344. He relinquished that office to his successor in July of 1345....
, Prince-Bishop of Durham from 1345 to 1381.
Hatfield College occupies a large site above the River Wear
River Wear
The River Wear is located in North East England, rising in the Pennines and flowing eastwards, mostly through County Durham, to the North Sea at Sunderland.-Geology and history:...
on North Bailey
The Bailey
The Bailey, or The Peninsula, is an historic area in the centre of Durham, England. It is shaped like a peninsula thanks to a sharp meander in the River Wear, formed by isostatic adjustment of the land. The name 'The Bailey' derives from it being the 'outer bailey' of the Norman motte and...
next to Durham Cathedral
Durham Cathedral
The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham is a cathedral in the city of Durham, England, the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Durham. The Bishopric dates from 995, with the present cathedral being founded in AD 1093...
on the World Heritage Site
World Heritage Site
A UNESCO World Heritage Site is a place that is listed by the UNESCO as of special cultural or physical significance...
peninsula. The buildings are an eclectic blend of 17th century halls, early Victorian
Victorian architecture
The term Victorian architecture refers collectively to several architectural styles employed predominantly during the middle and late 19th century. The period that it indicates may slightly overlap the actual reign, 20 June 1837 – 22 January 1901, of Queen Victoria. This represents the British and...
buildings and major additions during the last century. The college's entrance is via a gateway from North Bailey
The Bailey
The Bailey, or The Peninsula, is an historic area in the centre of Durham, England. It is shaped like a peninsula thanks to a sharp meander in the River Wear, formed by isostatic adjustment of the land. The name 'The Bailey' derives from it being the 'outer bailey' of the Norman motte and...
. The college boathouse is situated within the grounds, as is the Victorian college chapel.
History & Buildings
Charles Avison
Charles Avison – 10 May 1770) was an English composer during the Baroque and Classical periods. He was a church organist at St John The Baptist Church in Newcastle and at St. Nicholas's Church...
. The dining room, known in the 18th Century as Richardson's Long-Room and later Hoult's Assembly Room, remains substantially unchanged, retaining many of its original features.
Hatfield College was established in 1846 as the second college of the University. The establishment of the college as a furnished and catered residence with fees set in advance was a revolutionary idea at the time and later became a general practice at student residences. The origin of this idea came from the founding Master, Rev. David Melville. Melville’s idea for the college was that college residence and higher education should be economically viable to the financially disadvantaged. Three principles to Melville’s model were that rooms would be furnished and let out to students with shared servants, meals would be provided and eaten in the college hall and college battels (bills) were set in advance. Melville’s model was not introduced within the university until recommended by the Royal Commission
Royal Commission
In Commonwealth realms and other monarchies a Royal Commission is a major ad-hoc formal public inquiry into a defined issue. They have been held in various countries such as the United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and Saudi Arabia...
of 1862, whereby it was later used at Keble College
Keble College, Oxford
Keble College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England. Its main buildings are on Parks Road, opposite the University Museum and the University Parks. The college is bordered to the north by Keble Road, to the south by Museum Road, and to the west by Blackhall...
and eventually worldwide.
Although not established as a theological college, the first 50 years of the college saw a majority of theology
Theology
Theology is the systematic and rational study of religion and its influences and of the nature of religious truths, or the learned profession acquired by completing specialized training in religious studies, usually at a university or school of divinity or seminary.-Definition:Augustine of Hippo...
students and staff as members of the college, with senior staff members and the Principal (who was always been a clergyman until 1897) being a cleric. The rise in students to over a hundred, resulting from the popularity of theology, resulted in the college's buying Bailey house and the Rectory to accommodate its students in the 1890s. Toward the end of the nineteenth century Hatfield’s demography had shifted from theology to education and science and resulted in the building of ‘C Stairs’ to increase the amount of accommodation.
The economic shortfall during the 1920s led to an uncertain situation for Hatfield, although with a larger number of students than University College
University College, Durham
University College, commonly known as Castle, is a college of the University of Durham in England. Centred around Durham Castle on Palace Green, it was founded in 1832 and is the oldest of Durham's colleges. As with all of Durham's colleges, it is, independently of the University, a listed body...
it lacked the facilities, especially kitchens, to accommodate them. The solution resulted in the amalgamation of Hatfield and University Colleges with all meals being taken at the former. As a result of this Hatfield was awarded monies to fund its tutorial system and the introduction of electricity. During World War II the college was taken over by a local teaching college and students were moved to nearby accommodation on the Bailey.
After the war and twenty years of co-operation with University College, Hatfield students were able to return to their college although a number of problems faced the college such as the number of students rising as a result of the backlog of students resulting from the war and rebuilding the morale and freedom of students. As a result new buildings were built and refurbished (e.g. Pace, Gate-house and Kitchen Blocks) as well as accommodation away from the main site being bought along with the establishment of the Senior Common Room.
During the late twentieth century Hatfield was faced with an increasing number of students and as a result living-out became compulsory and many of the existing buildings were either rebuilt or refurbished to make room for students. Hatfield also became a co-educational college during this time, with the first female Senior Man
Senior Man
Senior Man is a position held in some collegiate universities by the head of a college's JCR . It is the equivalent of 'President'. The Senior Man acts as the chief representative of the student body, as a figurehead for the JCR and as an elected official...
holding the post in 1992.
Chapel
The College ChapelChapel
A chapel is a building used by Christians as a place of fellowship and worship. It may be part of a larger structure or complex, such as a church, college, hospital, palace, prison or funeral home, located on board a military or commercial ship, or it may be an entirely free-standing building,...
was built in 1851 as a result of donations by alumni and a loan from the University. The chapel was designed by the architect and then Chaplain to Bishop Cosin’s Hall, James Turner
James Turner
James Turner was the 12th Governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1802 to 1805. He later served as a U.S. senator between 1805 and 1816....
and contains two head sculptures of Bishop Van Mildert
William Van Mildert
William Van Mildert was the last palatine Bishop of Durham , and one of the founders of the University of Durham...
and the Vice Chancellor and Warden Thorpe. Decorative furnishings were later added with the first organ being installed in 1882, commemorative wooden panels marking the First World War dead and a book of remembrance for those who lost their lives along with a lectern were added gradually and were primarily funded by alumni and the Hatfield Association. The Chapel houses a fine Harrison & Harrison
Harrison & Harrison
Harrison & Harrison Ltd are a British company that make and restore pipe organs, based in Durham and established in 1861. They are well known for their work on instruments such as King's College Cambridge, Westminster Abbey and the Royal Festival Hall....
organ, which is used to accompany services and for recitals, which was recently fully restored. Attendance to the services at the chapel were compulsory for eighty years after the foundation of the chapel until the onset of World War II ended the compulsory attendance to Cathedral
Durham Cathedral
The Cathedral Church of Christ, Blessed Mary the Virgin and St Cuthbert of Durham is a cathedral in the city of Durham, England, the seat of the Anglican Bishop of Durham. The Bishopric dates from 995, with the present cathedral being founded in AD 1093...
services.
The building now provides a setting for worship, quiet meditation and many other events in College life. Services are led by the College Chaplain, currently the Reverend Dr. Anthony Bash. The College Chapel Choir is led by a student choral director, supported by an organ scholar
Organ scholar
An organ scholar is a young musician employed as a part-time assistant organist at an institution where regular choral services are held. The idea of an organ scholarship is to provide the holder with playing, directing and administrative experience....
and deputy organ scholar. The Chapel Choir consists mainly of students who support regular worship in the Chapel, but also sing at churches and cathedrals throughout the country and annual tours both at home and abroad.
Bar
The Hatfield Bar is popular with Hatfield Students, as well as students from other colleges who may be on Bailey Bar Crawls, due to its vicinity to the centre of town. In the centre of the bar is a table known as the Session Table which was given to Hatfield by two American universities (Sewanee: The University of the South and Rhodes College) which hold close ties to Hatfield through a study abroad programme. The table is commonly used for drinking games. During the exam period, students use the bar to revise. The Hatfield Drink is a Hatfield Tickler (which was formerly known as the Hamish Tickler, named after Hamish Leese, who created it).Arms
Thomas Hatfield
Thomas Hatfield was Bishop of Durham from 1345 to 1381.Hatfield was receiver of the chamber when he was selected to be Lord Privy Seal in late 1344. He relinquished that office to his successor in July of 1345....
turned into a circular device with the motto “Vel Primus, Vel Cum Primis”. The use of these arms was, however, found to be illegal as they were not registered with the College of Arms
College of Arms
The College of Arms, or Heralds’ College, is an office regulating heraldry and granting new armorial bearings for England, Wales and Northern Ireland...
. As the arms had been used for over 100 years the college was able to use the shield, although it had to be differentiated from that of Bishop Hatfield by the addition of an ermine
Ermine
Ermine has several uses:* A common name for the stoat * The white fur and black tail end of this animal, which is historically worn by and associated with royalty and high officials...
border around the shield.
The current coat of arms features the Shield of Bishop Hatfield and is blazoned as "Azure a Chevron Or between three Lions rampant Argent a Bordure Ermine", with the college motto underneath: "Vel Primus Vel cum Primis" which literally means "Either First or With the First" although it now interpreted by the college as "Be the Best you can Be".
Academic Dress
Similar to most Bailey Colleges the wearing of the undergraduate academic gownAcademic dress of Durham University
The academic dress of Durham University has many similarities with that of other older British universities such as Oxford and Cambridge. Most Durham colleges insist on gowns being worn on formal occasions, including matriculation and formal halls ; exceptions are Van Mildert, St Cuthbert's Society...
is required to formal events. The wearing of the gown is at the discretion of the Master of the college and at present is worn at Matriculation
Matriculation
Matriculation, in the broadest sense, means to be registered or added to a list, from the Latin matricula – little list. In Scottish heraldry, for instance, a matriculation is a registration of armorial bearings...
, in chapel and at formal meals held in the hall once or twice per week.
Grace
This can be translated as:The grace was widely used in the fourth century and is based on earlier Hebrew prayers. It was translated from the Greek and adopted by Oriel College, Oxford
Oxford
The city of Oxford is the county town of Oxfordshire, England. The city, made prominent by its medieval university, has a population of just under 165,000, with 153,900 living within the district boundary. It lies about 50 miles north-west of London. The rivers Cherwell and Thames run through...
. Presumably influenced by the Reverend Dr. Henry Jenkyns, who was a Fellow of Oriel, Hatfield adopted this grace practically verbatim.
Since 1846 the grace has been read at all formal meals in College which occur once a week, or twice in Michaelmas Term.
Hatfield Sports and Societies
Hatfield College participates in most sports in the university. Hatfield has traditionally focused on rugby, as can be seen by inspection of their former masters, which has resulted in a host of alumni in the sports arena such as Andrew StraussAndrew Strauss
Andrew John Strauss, OBE is an English cricketer who plays county cricket for Middlesex County Cricket Club and is the captain of England's Test cricket team. A fluent left-handed opening batsman, Strauss favours scoring off the back foot, mostly playing cut and pull shots...
, Tim Curtis
Tim Curtis
Tim Curtis is a former England cricketer. A right-handed batsman, Curtis was a prolific scorer for Worcestershire and county captain between 1992 and 1995...
, Frank Tyson
Frank Tyson
Frank Holmes Tyson is an England cricketer of the 1950s who became a journalist and cricket commentator after he emigrated to Australia in 1960. Nicknamed "Typhoon Tyson" by the press he was regarded by many commentators as one of the fastest bowlers ever seen in cricket and took 76 wickets in...
, Marcus Rose
Marcus Rose
Marcus Rose is a former rugby union international full back who gained ten caps between 1981 and 1987.Rose was educated at Loughborough Grammar School, Hatfield College at Durham University and Magdalene College, Cambridge.He played for Leicester Tigers at the age of 17, Cambridge University...
, Will Carling
Will Carling
William David Charles Carling, OBE is a former Rugby union player for Harlequins, and a former captain of England from 1988 to 1996, winning 72 caps.-Early life:...
and Will Greenwood
Will Greenwood
William John Heaton "Will" Greenwood, MBE is an English former rugby union footballer of the 1990s and 2000s.-Career:...
. In addition, Hatfield has recently become known for excellence in hockey, football and basketball too. The college has an intense sporting rivalry with many of the other colleges on The Bailey
The Bailey
The Bailey, or The Peninsula, is an historic area in the centre of Durham, England. It is shaped like a peninsula thanks to a sharp meander in the River Wear, formed by isostatic adjustment of the land. The name 'The Bailey' derives from it being the 'outer bailey' of the Norman motte and...
, especially nearby University College
University College, Durham
University College, commonly known as Castle, is a college of the University of Durham in England. Centred around Durham Castle on Palace Green, it was founded in 1832 and is the oldest of Durham's colleges. As with all of Durham's colleges, it is, independently of the University, a listed body...
.
Hatfield College also has its own theatre group, the Lion Theatre Company, which performs in Durham University's Assembly Rooms
Assembly rooms
In Great Britain and Ireland, especially in the 18th and 19th centuries, assembly rooms were gathering places for members of the higher social classes open to members of both sexes. At that time most entertaining was done at home and there were few public places of entertainment open to both sexes...
theatre located opposite the college gates, and a music society organising various ensembles including an orchestra and a big band
Big band
A big band is a type of musical ensemble associated with jazz and the Swing Era typically consisting of rhythm, brass, and woodwind instruments totaling approximately twelve to twenty-five musicians...
called "Kinky Jeff and the Hatfield Swingers". Students also produce the termly college magazine, The Hatfielder.
Formals
Formals take place twice a week on a Tuesday and Friday in Michaelmas Term, reducing to Fridays only for the rest of the academic year. Hatfield Formal tickets are in high demand - both from Hatfielders and students from other colleges. There are a number of traditions at Formals. Students are required to wear their full academic dress including gowns for formal dinners except when it is a black or white tie event. A High TableHigh Table
At Oxford, Cambridge and Durham colleges — and other, similarly traditional and prestigious UK academic institutions At Oxford, Cambridge and Durham colleges — and other, similarly traditional and prestigious UK academic institutions At Oxford, Cambridge and Durham colleges — and other, similarly...
consisting of members of the SCR and guests is present at every formal, the Master's entrance and "bowing out" signifying the official opening and closing of the formal meal. Students purchase a bottle of wine to take to formal purchased from the Bar. A speciality of Hatfield College, particularly contrasting University College, is that students knock their spoons on the table at the beginning of the formal, before the food is served.
Common Rooms
The student body is divided into three "Common Rooms". The Junior Common Room (JCR) is for undergraduates in the college. The JCR annually elects an Executive Committee consisting of nine members including an impartial Chair. The Executive Committee ensures the successful running of the JCR, in conjunction with the College Officers. Full lists of members can be found on their website.The Middle Common Room (MCR) is the organisation for Postgraduate students which also have an elected organising committee. This is based at the college's postgraduate accommodation Palatine House. College Officers, fellows and tutors are members of the Senior Common Room (SCR). Each Common Room acts as a separate body for its members, although collaboration between them is common, and it is possible to be a member of these organisations simultaneously.
The Master
Professor Tim Burt is the current Master of Hatfield College. He was appointed Dean of Colleges and Support Services between 2002–2006, leaving Angel Scott, an Acting-Master in his absence. He returned to his position as Master in 2006.List of Past Masters
- Rev. David Melville (1846–1851)
- Rev. Dr. William George HendersonWilliam George HendersonThe Very Rev William George HendersonDD was Dean of Carlisle from 1884 to his death in 1905. Born in 1819, he was educated at Magdalen College, Oxford and ordained in 1859 after spells as a Fellow of his old college and a Tutor at Durham University and later principal of Hatfield College, Durham...
(1851–1852) - Rev. Dr. Edward Henry BradbyEdward Henry BradbyRev. Edward Henry Bradby was a classicist.-Academic timeline:*Educated at Rugby School and Balliol College, Oxford *Canon of St...
(Michaelmas Term 1852) - Rev. James Lonsdale (1853–1854)
- Rev. John Pedder (1854–1859)
- Rev. James Barmby (1859–1876)
- Rev. Dr. William SandayWilliam SandayWilliam Sanday was born in Holme Pierrepont, Nottinghamshire, England to William Sanday and Elizabeth Mann. He was a British theologian and biblical scholar...
(1876–1883) - Rev. Dr. Archibald RobertsonArchibald Robertson (bishop)The Right Reverend Archibald Robertson was the seventh Principal of King's College London who later served as Bishop of Exeter....
(1883–1897) - Prof. Frank Byron JevonsFrank Byron JevonsFrank Byron Jevons was a polymath, academic and administrator of Durham University.-Early life:He was educated at Nottingham High School and Wadham College, Oxford and appointed a lecturer in Classics at Durham in 1882.-Career:...
(1897–1922) - Prof. Arthur Robinson (1923–1940)
- Angus Alexander Macfarlane-Grieve (1940–1949) as acting Master
- Prof. Eric BirleyEric BirleyEric Barff Birley , was a British historian and archaeologist, particularly associated with the excavation of the forts of Hadrian's Wall, notably at Vindolanda. He was born in Eccles, Lancashire, England, on 12 January 1906...
(1949–1956) - Dr. Thomas Anthony Whitworth (1957–1979)
- Prof. James Barber (1980–1996)
- Prof. Tim Burt (1996–Present)
College Fellows
College fellowships are awarded by the Hatfield College Council on the advice of the Master to alumni and people who have a close association with Hatfield; a fellowship is the highest honour that the college can bestow. On receipt of the fellowship the fellow automatically becomes an honorary member of the SCR and receives the same benefits such as the use of the SCR common and dining rooms as well as a brass plaque bearing the fellow's name being erected in the dining hall. As of 2007 the number of fellows stood at 18.The first fellowships were awarded in 1991 to Sir Kingsley Charles Dunham
Kingsley Charles Dunham
Sir Kingsley Charles Dunham FRS was one of the leading British geologists and mineralogists of the 20th century. He was a Professor of Geology at the University of Durham from 1950-71. He was later Professor Emeritus from 1967-2001...
, the Right Reverend David Jenkins
David Edward Jenkins
David Edward Jenkins is a Church of England cleric and former Bishop of Durham, a position he held from 1984 until 1994.Jenkins was born in Bromley, Kent and educated at St Dunstan's College, Catford...
, Sir Frederick Holliday, Professor Sir Gareth Roberts
Gareth Roberts (Scientist)
Sir Gareth Gwyn Roberts FRS, FREng , was a Welsh physicist specialising in semiconductors and molecular electronics, who was influential in British science policy through his chairmanship of several academic bodies and his two reports on the future supply of scientists and how university research...
, Professor Robert Allison
Robert Allison
Robert Allison may refer to:* Bob Allison , professional baseball player* Robert Allison , United States Representative from Pennsylvania* Robert Allison , founder of Menno, Pennsylvania...
, Bruce Oldfield
Bruce Oldfield
Bruce Oldfield OBE is a British fashion designer, best known for his couture occasionwear. He dresses Hollywood actresses, British and International royalty and European aristocracy; famous clients have included Sienna Miller, Barbra Streisand, Catherine Zeta-Jones, Diana Ross, Emmanuelle...
and Dr. Sheila Armstrong. The former Master and pioneer of the college fellowship Professor James Barber was awarded a fellowship in 1996. There is also a resident fellow, the current incumbent being the Reverend T. A. Harman, who was granted the position in 2000.
Notable alumni
Hatfield alumni are active through organisations and events, such as the Hatfield association, which cater for the more than 7,500 living alumni. A number of Hatfield alumni have made significant contributions in the fields of government, law, science, academia, business, arts, journalism, and athletics, among others.- Warren BradleyWarren Bradley (footballer)Warren Bradley was an English footballer, who played for Manchester United and England.Bradley was born in Hyde, Greater Manchester and educated at Hyde Grammar School, where he played for Bolton Wanderers youth and B teams for eight years...
, Manchester United and England footballer - Will CarlingWill CarlingWilliam David Charles Carling, OBE is a former Rugby union player for Harlequins, and a former captain of England from 1988 to 1996, winning 72 caps.-Early life:...
, former captain of the England rugby union team - Tim CurtisTim CurtisTim Curtis is a former England cricketer. A right-handed batsman, Curtis was a prolific scorer for Worcestershire and county captain between 1992 and 1995...
, England cricketer - General Sir Richard Dannatt, former Chief of General Staff, British Army
- Kingsley Charles DunhamKingsley Charles DunhamSir Kingsley Charles Dunham FRS was one of the leading British geologists and mineralogists of the 20th century. He was a Professor of Geology at the University of Durham from 1950-71. He was later Professor Emeritus from 1967-2001...
, geologist and mineralogist - Will GreenwoodWill GreenwoodWilliam John Heaton "Will" Greenwood, MBE is an English former rugby union footballer of the 1990s and 2000s.-Career:...
, England rugby player and World Cup winner - Mark PougatchMark PougatchMark Pougatch is a freelance radio and television broadcaster, a journalist and author who works mainly as a sports presenter for the BBC.-Early life:...
, radio presenter - Marcus RoseMarcus RoseMarcus Rose is a former rugby union international full back who gained ten caps between 1981 and 1987.Rose was educated at Loughborough Grammar School, Hatfield College at Durham University and Magdalene College, Cambridge.He played for Leicester Tigers at the age of 17, Cambridge University...
, former England rugby union international full back - David ShukmanDavid ShukmanDavid Roderick Shukman is the BBC's Environment and Science Correspondent.His father is Harold Shukman, a Russian scholar at St Antony's College, Oxford , and his mother was a vicar, and also a Russian scholar of writers such as Alexander Men . He has a younger brother and sister...
, Environment & Science correspondent for BBC News - Tim SmitTim SmitTim Smit KBE is a Dutch-born British businessman, famous for his work on the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project, both in Cornwall, Britain.-Biography:...
, former archaeologist and famous for his work on the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan - Andrew StraussAndrew StraussAndrew John Strauss, OBE is an English cricketer who plays county cricket for Middlesex County Cricket Club and is the captain of England's Test cricket team. A fluent left-handed opening batsman, Strauss favours scoring off the back foot, mostly playing cut and pull shots...
, England Test cricket captain - Jake ThackrayJake ThackrayJohn Philip "Jake" Thackray , was an English singer-songwriter, poet and journalist. Best known in the late 1960s and early 1970s for his topical comedy songs performed on British television, his work ranged from satirical to bawdy to sentimental to pastoral, with a strong emphasis on storytelling,...
, musician - Frank TysonFrank TysonFrank Holmes Tyson is an England cricketer of the 1950s who became a journalist and cricket commentator after he emigrated to Australia in 1960. Nicknamed "Typhoon Tyson" by the press he was regarded by many commentators as one of the fastest bowlers ever seen in cricket and took 76 wickets in...
, England cricketer - Jeremy VineJeremy VineJeremy Guy Vine is a British author, journalist and news presenter for the BBC. He is known for his direct interview style and exclusive reporting from war-torn areas throughout Africa...
, radio and television presenter - Professor Ted WraggTed WraggEdward Conrad Wragg known as Ted Wragg, was a British educationalist and academic known for his advocacy of the cause of education and opposition to political interference in the field...
, educationalist - Robert BucklandRobert BucklandRobert James Buckland is a British barrister and Conservative Party politician. He is the Member of Parliament for Swindon South, having won the seat from the Labour Party at the 2010 general election....
MP - Conservative Member of Parliament for Swindon South
External links
- Hatfield College official website
- Hatfield College JCR undergraduate student organisation
- Hatfield College MCR postgraduate student organisation
- Hatfield College SCR staff organisation
- Hatfield College Chapel Choir
- Hatfield History a brief interactive history of Hatfield College
- Hatfield College Boat Club (HCBC)
- http://collegiateway.org/colleges/durham/hatfield/ a site with many photos of Hatfield