Quads Collection

The Queens College, Oxford (colour photo)
3104386 The Queens College, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queens College, Oxford)

St Hildas College, Oxford (b / w photo)
3094738 St Hildas College, Oxford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Hildas College, Oxford. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Comic postcard, Two women chatting in the street Date: 20th century

The Cole quads are 4 years old (one of them not pictured). 13th September 1954

Comic postcard, Couple with four babies Date: 20th century

Comic postcard, Men chatting in train compartment Date: 20th century

University College, Oxford (colour photo)
3104390 University College, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: University College, Oxford)

Oxford (colour photo)
3104387 Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oxford. Postcard, early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Lincoln College, Oxford (b / w photo)
3096642 Lincoln College, Oxford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lincoln College, Oxford)

Rugby School, Warwickshire (colour photo)
3094904 Rugby School, Warwickshire (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rugby School, Warwickshire)

Wadham College, Oxford (b / w photo)
3095282 Wadham College, Oxford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wadham College, Oxford. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Clock Tower, Trinity College, Cambridge (colour photo)
3091259 Clock Tower, Trinity College, Cambridge (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clock Tower, Trinity College, Cambridge)

Canterbury Gate and Christ Church Quad, Oxford, 1833 (w / c on paper)
3120526 Canterbury Gate and Christ Church Quad, Oxford, 1833 (w/c on paper) by Ince, Joseph Murray (1806-59); 26.7x19.7 cm; Private Collection; Abbott and Holder, London, UK; Welsh, out of copyright

Lincoln College, Oxford (b / w photo)
3096641 Lincoln College, Oxford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lincoln College, Oxford)

Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford (b / w photo)
3094659 Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Margaret Hall, Oxford)

The Quadrangle, Roedean School (b / w photo)
3093869 The Quadrangle, Roedean School (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Quadrangle, Roedean School)

St Cross Hospital, Winchester (colour photo)
3095412 St Cross Hospital, Winchester (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Cross Hospital, Winchester)

Exterior of Oriel College (b / w photo)
3096644 Exterior of Oriel College (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Exterior of Oriel College)

Oriel College, Oxford (colour photo)
3104370 Oriel College, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oriel College, Oxford)

May all your troubles be little ones (colour litho)
3642950 May all your troubles be little ones (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: May all your troubles be little ones)

Lincoln College, Oxford (colour photo)
3104376 Lincoln College, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lincoln College, Oxford)

Keble College, Oxford (colour photo)
3104364 Keble College, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Keble College, Oxford)

Double twins (colour litho)
3641776 Double twins (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Double twins. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

St Johns College, Oxford (colour photo)
3104380 St Johns College, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Johns College, Oxford)

Keble College, Oxford (colour photo)
3104373 Keble College, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Keble College, Oxford)

Chamber Court, Winchester College (colour photo)
3094992 Chamber Court, Winchester College (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chamber Court, Winchester College)

The Chapel and Presidents House, Trinity College, Cambridge (colour photo)
3094868 The Chapel and Presidents House, Trinity College, Cambridge (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chapel and Presidents House)

High Street from Carfax Tower, Oxford (colour photo)
3094648 High Street from Carfax Tower, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: High Street from Carfax Tower, Oxford)

Rossall College quadrangle, Lancashire (colour photo)
3095286 Rossall College quadrangle, Lancashire (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rossall College quadrangle, Lancashire)

Founders Tower, Magdalen College, Oxford (colour photo)
3096732 Founders Tower, Magdalen College, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Founders Tower, Magdalen College, Oxford)

Staple Inn, London (colour photo)
3096668 Staple Inn, London (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Staple Inn, London. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Quadrangle, Eton College (colour photo)
3094924 Quadrangle, Eton College (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Quadrangle, Eton College)

Newnham College, Cambridge (b / w photo)
3094859 Newnham College, Cambridge (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newnham College, Cambridge)

Cambridge from the Tower of St Johns Chapel (b / w photo)
3096690 Cambridge from the Tower of St Johns Chapel (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cambridge from the Tower of St Johns Chapel)

Christ Church College, Oxford (colour photo)
3094658 Christ Church College, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christ Church College, Oxford)

Brasenose College, Oxford (colour photo)
3104388 Brasenose College, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Brasenose College, Oxford)

New College, Oxford (colour photo)
3104374 New College, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: New College, Oxford)

Oriel College, Oxford (colour photo)
3104367 Oriel College, Oxford (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oriel College, Oxford)

The Royal Masonic School, Bushey (b / w photo)
3104515 The Royal Masonic School, Bushey (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Royal Masonic School, Bushey)

The Grammar Hall from St Johns Quadrangle in 1881: President Bulley in the Lodgings
3035983 The Grammar Hall from St Johns Quadrangle in 1881: President Bulley in the Lodgings Drive and Two Others, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Tonneau

In the Grounds of Magdalen College, Dr Fisher (Fellow), J
3035984 In the Grounds of Magdalen College, Dr Fisher (Fellow), J. Henderson (Bursar) and Major-General Rigaud in the Foreground (oil on canvas) by Tonneau

St Annes College, Oxford (b / w photo)
3094739 St Annes College, Oxford (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: St Annes College, Oxford. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Masters Lodge, Trinity College, Cambridge (b / w photo)
3095363 Masters Lodge, Trinity College, Cambridge (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Masters Lodge, Trinity College, Cambridge)

Newnham College, Cambridge (colour photo)
3094880 Newnham College, Cambridge (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newnham College, Cambridge)

Girton College, Cambridge (colour photo)
3094855 Girton College, Cambridge (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girton College, Cambridge)

The Cole quads are 4 years old. 13th September 1954

Sheep - An ewe with her quads which is a rare event

Baby. March 1975 75-01631-010

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"Quads: A Glimpse into Oxford's Rich History and Humorous Moments" Step back in time with these captivating photos and postcards that capture the essence of "quads" in various contexts. In this vibrant colour photo of The Queens College, Oxford, we are transported to a place where knowledge thrives amidst stunning architecture. The quads here serve as a sanctuary for intellectual pursuits. Contrasting with the previous image, St Hildas College, Oxford is depicted in black and white. This monochromatic photo adds an air of nostalgia to the scene, reminding us of the timeless traditions upheld within its quads. A comic postcard from the 20th century portrays two women engrossed in conversation on a street corner. Their animated gestures hint at lively discussions held within these bustling quads. On September 13th, 1954, we catch a glimpse of The Cole quads who turned four years old. Although one child is not pictured, their presence reminds us that even within families, quads bring joy and challenges alike. Another comic postcard showcases a couple struggling to handle four babies simultaneously. This humorous depiction highlights both the chaos and love that can be found within quad-related situations. Men engaged in animated conversation inside a train compartment feature on yet another comic postcard. These interactions demonstrate how shared spaces like train compartments often become impromptu meeting points for fascinating exchanges between individuals from diverse backgrounds. University College, Oxford shines brightly in this colourful photograph showcasing its majestic quad surrounded by lush greenery—a testament to academia flourishing amidst nature's embrace. Oxford itself comes alive through another vibrant colour photo capturing its charm beyond just college walls—its streets teeming with life while still preserving its historic character through magnificent quads scattered throughout town. Lincoln College appears more mysterious as it emerges from shadows in this black-and-white photo—an invitation to explore hidden corners within its atmospheric quads. Venturing beyond Oxford, we find ourselves at Rugby School in Warwickshire.