originally a large ancient building inclosing a quadrangular court,
separated from the street by a lofty wall and gateway, In 1549 Edward the
Sixth granted the college to Hugh Edwards, Esq. the individual who (in
1551) exerted himself in obtaining the foundation of our grammar school.
It continued in his family until 1752, when Lord and Lady Malpas disposed
of the buildings, which were soon afterwards converted into three
excellent houses, but so effectually modernized with brick as to display
none of the appearance of a “college,” although the name is still
retained.
Westward is College Hill. Half-way down this street, a modern Gothic
front denotes