Founded 1473 by Robert Wodelarke, Provost of King’s College. Probably named after Saint Catharine of Alexandria. Previously known as Katharine Hall (1473-1860). Sister College – Worcester College Oxford. St Catharine’s is universally referred to as ‘Catz’ and is just a two-minute walk from the market place. Facing Trumpington Street to the east, it has Corpus Christi directly opposite. To the north it joins King’s College and sits in front of Queens’ to the west. Indeed, in the past it
According to John Sergeaunt, when it comes to the origination of the family of Lord Rich, no one knows the definite truth behind it, as it has been a matter of discussion since. Alongside, it was believed that Richard Rich was the first of the family. He was known to be the first Baron Rich, a Lord Chancellor during the period of when Edward VI of England was on the throne. Sometime in between 1480 and 1490, Richard Rich had another son with an illegitimate identity named Robert Rich, who was noted