Thoresby College Explained

Thoresby College (also Trinity College) was a 16th-century collegiate-style residence for thirteen chantry priests in King's Lynn, Norfolk, East of England. Located on Queen Street opposite the Guildhall, it has been converted into a youth hostel,^[1] and offices for the King`s Lynn Preservation Trust.^[2] It is a Grade I listed building.^[3]

The priests were employed by the Trinity Guild of King’s Lynn. Its founder and benefactor, Thomas Thoresby, was a merchant and three times Mayor of the town; he died in 1510 before the building was completed. Notable features include a Dutch gable front,^[4] the interior has exposed wood beams.^[5] The original great door was decorated with parchemin panels.^[6]

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Notes and References

1. Book: Steinbicker, Earl. Daytrips London. 27 December 2011. July 2003. Hastingshouse/Daytrips Publ.. 978-0-8038-2056-2. 308–.
2. Web site: Thoresby College. King`s Lynn Preservation Trust Ltd. 27 December 2011.
3. News: Local Landmarks – Thoresby College, King’s Lynn. February 1, 2011. KL Magazine. 27 December 2011.
4. Book: Norwich, John Julius. Treasures of Britain: the architectural, cultural, historical and natural heritage of Britain. 27 December 2011. December 2002. W. W. Norton & Company. 978-0-393-05740-9. 342–.
5. Book: Hagan, Kimberly. Let's Go 2009 Britain. 27 December 2011. 25 November 2008. Macmillan. 978-0-312-38709-9. 337–.
6. Book: Roe, Fred. Old oak furniture. 27 December 2011. Public domain. 1907. A.C. McClurg. 31–.