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Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful of the [[Oxford]] and [[Cambridge]] colleges, Magdalen is also one of the most visited. It stands next to the [[River Cherwell]] and has within its grounds a [[deer]] park and [[Addison's Walk]]. [[Magdalen College School]] also lies nearby. The large, square [[Magdalen Tower (Britain)|Magdalen Tower]] is a famous Oxford landmark, and it is a tradition that the college choir sings from the top of it early on [[May Morning]]. The college's current president, Professor [[David Clary]] [[Fellow of the Royal Society|FRS]], was earlier a [[Fellow]] and Senior Tutor at [[Magdalene College, Cambridge]].
 
Widely regarded as one of the most beautiful of the [[Oxford]] and [[Cambridge]] colleges, Magdalen is also one of the most visited. It stands next to the [[River Cherwell]] and has within its grounds a [[deer]] park and [[Addison's Walk]]. [[Magdalen College School]] also lies nearby. The large, square [[Magdalen Tower (Britain)|Magdalen Tower]] is a famous Oxford landmark, and it is a tradition that the college choir sings from the top of it early on [[May Morning]]. The college's current president, Professor [[David Clary]] [[Fellow of the Royal Society|FRS]], was earlier a [[Fellow]] and Senior Tutor at [[Magdalene College, Cambridge]].
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== Grounds ==
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The college has large grounds, close to the city centre. They stretch north and east from the college, and are most of the area bounded by [[Longwall Street]], the [[High Street, Oxford|High Street]] (where the [[porter's lodge]] is located), and [[St Clement's, Oxford|St Clement's]].[[Image:Magdalen Deer.jpg|thumb|right|The deer in the Grove]]
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=== The Grove (Deer Park) ===
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This large meadow occupies most of the north west of the college's grounds, from the New Buildings and the Grove Quad up to Hollywell Ford. During the winter and spring, it is the home of a herd of [[deer]]. It is possible to view the meadow (and also the deer) from the path between New Buildings and Grove Quad, and also from the archway in New Buildings.
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In the 16th century, long before the introduction of the deer, the grove consisted of gardens, orchards, and [[bowling green]]s. During the [[English Civil War|Civil War]], it was used to house a regiment of soldiers. At one point in the C19th it was home to three traction engines belonging to the works department of the college.
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=== The Meadow (bounded by Addison's Walk) ===
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This triangular meadow lies to the east of the college, bounded on all sides by the [[River Cherwell]]. In the spring, it is filled with the flower Fritillaria Meleagris (commonly known as [[Snakeshead Fritillary]]), which gives it an attractive green-purple colour. These flowers grow in very few places, and have been recorded growing in the meadow since around 1785. Once the flowering has finished, the deer are moved in for the Summer and Autumn. In wet winters, some or all of the meadow may flood, as the meadow is lower lying than the surrounding path. All around the edge of the meadow is a tree-lined path, Addison's Walk. It is a beautiful and tranquil walk, favoured by students, dons, and visitors alike. In high summer, however, the walk can suffer from unpleasant smells due to the putrifaction of the river. It also links the college with Hollywell Ford, and the Fellows' Garden.
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=== The Fellows' Garden ===
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Located to the north east of the Meadow, this long and (fairly) narrow garden follows the Cherwell to the edge of the [[University Parks]]. In spring, the ground is covered with flowers. In summer, there are some flowers, many different shrubs, and the varied trees provide dappled cover from the sun. It is linked to Addison's Walk by a bridge.
      
=== Buildings ===
 
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The college has a number of other quads. St John's Quad is the first on entering the college, and includes the Outdoor Pulpit. There is Chaplain's Quad, which runs along the side of the Chapel and Hall, to the foot of the [[Magdalen Tower|Great Tower]]. St Swithun's Quad and Longwall Quad (which contains the Library) date from the late 19th and early 20th century, and make up the south west corner of the college. The Grove Buildings are the newest (built in the 1990s), and are built in a traditional style.
 
The college has a number of other quads. St John's Quad is the first on entering the college, and includes the Outdoor Pulpit. There is Chaplain's Quad, which runs along the side of the Chapel and Hall, to the foot of the [[Magdalen Tower|Great Tower]]. St Swithun's Quad and Longwall Quad (which contains the Library) date from the late 19th and early 20th century, and make up the south west corner of the college. The Grove Buildings are the newest (built in the 1990s), and are built in a traditional style.
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== Choir ==
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=== Choir ===
 
Magdalen is one of the three Choral Foundations in Oxford, meaning that the formation of the choir was part of the statutes of the college, the other two choral foundations being [[New College, Oxford|New College]] and [[Christ Church, Oxford|Christ Church]].  
 
Magdalen is one of the three Choral Foundations in Oxford, meaning that the formation of the choir was part of the statutes of the college, the other two choral foundations being [[New College, Oxford|New College]] and [[Christ Church, Oxford|Christ Church]].  
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The current Informator Choristarum (the master and conductor of the choir) is the composer [[Grayston Ives|Bill Ives]], possibly better known as a former King's Singer. A disc of his music, ''Listen Sweet Dove'', is amongst the choir's latest releases.
 
The current Informator Choristarum (the master and conductor of the choir) is the composer [[Grayston Ives|Bill Ives]], possibly better known as a former King's Singer. A disc of his music, ''Listen Sweet Dove'', is amongst the choir's latest releases.
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== Sport ==
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=== Rowing ===
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Magdalen has held 'Head of the River' between 2004 and 2007. This means it has won the [[Eights Week|Summer Eights]] competition in each of these years. [[Eights Week|Summer Eights]] is the most prestigious university regatta held in Oxford.
      
== External links ==
 
== External links ==
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