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 BRAZENOSE

is not very certain, to this day, as to why it is so called. Some antiquarian authorities derive the title from "Brasen-hus," or the Brewing house, or Brewery, whose ancient site it is supposed to occupy; while others are in doubt as to whether or not it took its name from its famous brass-knocker, representing a grotesque head of abnormal nasal protuberance, or, if the knocker was given to the College on account of the College's name.

The Institution was founded in 1509; and it received its charter from Henry VIII. some three years later. Its full title is "The King's Hall and College of Brazenose; "its original object was "the study of Philosophy and Sacred Theology, to the praise and honor of Almighty God;" and its boat has been at the head of the River many times since 1837, when the records of such things were begun!

In the days when Sacred Theology and Philosophy were receiving more attention at Brazenose than were Aquatics, the rules for the guidance of the students were rather severe. Corporal punishment was introduced within the walls of Brazenose 51