Celebrating 675 years of Trinity Hall
This is a very special year for the whole Trinity Hall community as we mark our 675th anniversary.
From its origins in the aftermath of the Plague as a place to educate civil and canon lawyers, Trinity Hall continues its founding mission of education and research. It now, of course, spans the full range of arts and sciences, and welcomes students from an incredibly wide range of backgrounds who go on to make a difference in every field and every corner of the globe. This year is a chance to honour our heritage, celebrate our present and look ahead to our future ambitions.
'On the Origins of Foreign Relations Law' with Professor Campbell McLachlan
675th Anniversary of Law at Trinity Hall
At a time of turmoil in international relations, Professor McLachlan argues that we should reflect again on the international significance of the founding of Trinity Hall for the study of law. Bishop Bateman well knew the value of law in the practical world of the settlement of international disputes. It was the basis of his career. His legacy at Trinity Hall proved pivotal in the development of the ability of the British Crown to take independent legal advice on international law matters in the conduct of diplomacy and the settlement of disputes, to which generations of its members have contributed. This multi-century tradition has contributed in no small measure to what McLachlan argues is the distinctive contribution of the United Kingdom in international affairs: its insistence––sometimes at great cost to the nation––on their conduct according to law.
Keynote speech from the 675th Anniversary of Law at Trinity Hall event at The Honourable Society of The Inner Temple on 27 March 2025.
A piece of Trinity Hall
675 gifts
We are very pleased to offer a special range of Trinity Hall 675th Anniversary items, with everything from puffer jackets to bags to children’s garments, incorporating unique commemorative designs. All items are created to order and will be delivered directly to you. If you have any queries please contact Trudy at Portlantis Ltd or call 07795 565975 and she will be happy to help you.
Portlantis will arrange for items to be shipped outside the UK but you need to contact Trudy directly to organise this as postage depends on destination and weight of package.
Limited edition lino print
The College has commissioned a new print of Trinity Hall to celebrate the College’s anniversary. This limited edition lino print, by well-known artist Bryan Angus, shows a view from above the Fellows’ Garden of Latham Lawn, the Thornton, Gatehouse and Latham Buildings and both the Old Library and Jerwood Library.
A Trinity Hall Treasury
Trinity Hall’s history has been written several times. So when it came to our 675th Anniversary, we wanted to do something slightly different.
This beautiful volume of photographs and texts tells the story of the College through its Treasures, from its medieval origins as a small community to educate lawyers, to the dynamic and friendly centre of academic excellence it is today. Through individual objects and places, the book tells a very human story. Enjoy exploring Trinity Hall’s past and support its equally fascinating and important future.
Our Anniversary Campaign
Celebrating our 675th anniversary also presents us with an opportunity to develop a vision for the future of Trinity Hall. Our Anniversary Campaign aims to raise funds to ensure the next generation of thinkers, leaders, creators, entrepreneurs and problem solvers find their home here at Trinity Hall.
675 Online Auction
Join us in supporting our postgraduate community—a central theme of our Anniversary Campaign. Proceeds from the 675 Online Auction will help fund a Masters studentship. Bid on four exclusive Lots featuring unique College experiences and items:
- Tour of his studio followed by refreshments with Edmund de Waal (English, 1983).
- One-week stay in holiday cottage for six in South Devon.
- Drawing of a building façade of your choice by Ben Peart (Geography, 2016).
- Set of 6 crested soup and pasta china bowls trimmed in gold.
Take a Seat
We are offering a rare opportunity to become part of the College’s history by naming a chair in the Dining Hall. There are now 50 more chairs available for naming and inscriptions will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Celebrate our 675th anniversary in style
675 blog
Archive
Help us to preserve our collective history
If you have anything relating to your time at Trinity Hall that you would be happy to donate, the Archive would gratefully receive it.
The Archive is in particular need of photographs, programmes, ephemera, and club and society records.
Photo: Trinity Hall Ball, 1905
