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The Medieval Writerâ€™s window, The Great Hall at The University of Sydney

An image of one of a series of colourful and elaborate figural windows with trefoil heads created especially for The University of Sydney by the London firm of Clayton & Bell (c. 1859-60). The window depicts three well-known medieval writers:…

MacLaurin Window, Nicholson Vestibule, University of Sydney

The MacLaurin Window was created in 1920 and can be found in the Nicholson Vestibule lighting the staircase. The window has a portrait of Sir Henry Normand MacLaurin, Chancellor of the University of Sydney from 1896 to 1914, flanked by James I…

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Anglo-Saxon Window, Great Hall, University of Sydney

The Anglo-Saxon window in the Great Hall of the University of Sydney is one of a number of windows along the side walls of the hall containing portraits of famous people. It includes three notable Anglo-Saxon churchmen and writers from the Kingdom of…

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The Medieval Writerâ€™s window, The Great Hall at The University of Sydney

MacLaurin Window, Nicholson Vestibule, University of Sydney

Anglo-Saxon Window, Great Hall, University of Sydney