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| named_for = Thomas Hatfield | established = | master = Tim Burt | senior_tutor = Anthony Bash | undergraduates = 736 | postgraduates = 106 | website = | location = Durham City | latitude = 54.7744 | longitude = -1.5741 | coordinates_display = inline,title | location_map = Durham | map_size = 275 }} Hatfield College is a college of Durham University in England. Founded in 1846 by David Melville,〔Dimbleby, Josceline Rose ''A Profound Secret'' Black Swan 2005 p33-35〕 it was the second college to be associated with the university, after University College (founded 1832). The college was originally called Bishop Hatfield's Hall. It is named after Thomas Hatfield, Prince-Bishop of Durham from 1345 to 1381. The college's founder pioneered the idea of catered residences for students which would later evolve to the now common practice of student residences. Hatfield College occupies a large site above the River Wear on North Bailey next to Durham Cathedral on the World Heritage Site peninsula. The buildings are an eclectic blend of 17th century halls, early Victorian buildings and major additions during the last century. The college's entrance is via a gateway from North Bailey. The college boathouse is situated within the grounds, as is the Victorian college chapel. The current Master of the college is Tim Burt, Professor of Geography at Durham University. == History and buildings == During the 18th century, the oldest part of the site was occupied by a coaching inn, the Red Lion, which was for many years the centre of concert and social life in Durham, hosting composers such as Charles Avison. The dining room, known in the 18th century as Richardson's Long-Room and later as Hoult's Assembly Room, remains substantially unchanged, retaining many of its original features.〔(The Avison Ensemble website ), URL accessed 10 July 2009〕 Hatfield College was established in 1846 as the second college of the University. The establishment of the college as a furnished and catered residence with fees set in advance was then a revolutionary idea, but later became general practice at student residences. This idea originated from the founding Master, David Melville, who believed that the poor should be able to afford college residence and higher education. Three principles of the model were that rooms would be furnished and let out to students with shared servants, meals would be provided and eaten in the college hall, and college battels (bills) were set in advance. Melville's model was not introduced in the university until recommended by the Royal Commission of 1862. It was later introduced at Keble College, Oxford and eventually worldwide. Although not established as a theological college, in the first 50 years the majority of college members were theology students and staff. Senior staff members and the Principal (who was always a clergyman until 1897) were clerics. Student numbers rose to over 100, with the popularity of theology, and in the 1890s the college purchased Bailey House and the Rectory to accommodate its students. Towards 1900 the balance of students shifted from theology to education and science, and "C Stairs" were built to provide more accommodation. The economic crisis of the 1920s led to uncertainty for Hatfield: it had more students than University College but lacked the facilities, especially kitchens, to accommodate them. To address this, the two colleges amalgamated, and all meals were taken together. Hatfield was awarded monies to fund its tutorial system and the introduction of electricity. During World War II the college was taken over by a local teaching college and students were moved to nearby accommodation on the Bailey. After the war and 20 years of co-operation with University College, Hatfield students could return to their college, although the college had problems such as the increased student numbers (a backlog of students resulting from the war) and rebuilding the morale and freedom of students. More buildings were constructed and refurbished (e.g. Pace, Gate-house and Kitchen Blocks) and accommodation was acquired away from the main site and the Senior Common Room was established. In the late 20th century, student numbers increased again: living out became compulsory and many of the existing buildings were either rebuilt or refurbished to make room for students. Hatfield also became co-educational: the first female Senior Man held the post in 1992. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Hatfield College, Durham」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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