Since this book aims at being popular, a large number of biographical details have been introduced; in doing this it has seemed unnecessary to dwell on the lives of really great men like Blake or Wren; they belong to English history rather than to the story of their college. Much more space has been devoted to the men who in their day played a great part in Oxford, or to those who once were well known, though forgotten now. The buildings of Wadham have changed so little that it has seemed better to Show them as they are rather than to reproduce old views; the Loggan plate is of course a necessary exception. I am especially grateful to Mr. Gardiner for his kindness in reading through my book when in type-written sheets; he saved me from several mistakes, and made many valuable suggestions.