66-452: University College Boat Club may refer to: University College Boat Club (Durham) University College Boat Club (Oxford) University College London Boat Club UCD Boat Club Topics referred to by the same term [REDACTED] This disambiguation page lists articles associated with the title University College Boat Club . If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change
132-422: A Harrison & Harrison organ, which is used to accompany services and for recitals. In 2001, it was refurbished at the cost of £65,000. When Hatfield was founded, attendance at cathedral services was compulsory; and once the chapel was constructed attendance at these services was obligatory for the next 80 years. Since then, the chapel has been described as making up an "important but minority interest" within
198-621: A group of students from a rival Bailey college were caught trying to remove the plaque as a sporting trophy. In 1963, the college received its first taste of student protest , when a "militant minority group of young gentlemen united under the banner of International Socialism ". Around the same time students voted to boycott formal dinners after a row with Master Thomas Whitworth (1957–1979) over whether or not jeans counted as formal wear. Reforms were subsequently introduced. Joint standing committees, composed equally of staff and students, were set up to "deliberate almost every conceivable topic" and
264-536: A loan of £150 from the university. Designed by Bishop Cosin's Hall chaplain, James Turner (also a trained architect), it contains head sculptures of William Van Mildert , the founder of the university, and Warden Thorp , the first Vice-Chancellor. Commemorative oak panels mark the fallen of the First World War , with a book of remembrance naming those lost in the Second World War . The chapel houses
330-413: A mock Nazi procession to the nearby Market Square, with participants dressing in jackboots, brown shirts , and fascist armbands. One of them, Joe Crouch, a fluent German speaker, comically impersonated Adolf Hitler and delivered an impromptu speech to the assembled crowd. In 1938, fears of an impending war resulted in the construction of an air raid shelter , with dons and servants digging trenches in
396-402: A population of 1,339 students. There are 1,007 full-time undergraduates and 3 part-time undergraduates. Postgraduate figures include 55 students on full-time postgraduate research programs and 111 studying for full-time postgraduate taught programs, plus a further 94 part-time postgraduate students (research and taught) as well as 69 distance learning students. The Junior Common Room (JCR)
462-495: A temporary site for the new Neville's Cross College , an institution for training women teachers. Having spent over a decade taking meals in Castle, they would now be prevented from using Hatfield buildings altogether. Without its own buildings and Master, and the issue of the ongoing war, Hatfield was in a poor position to recruit new students, an era later described as the "wilderness years" by college archivist Arthur Moyes. However,
528-735: A tradition, the handover occurs when the 1st VIII crosses the finish line in the (unofficial) race against FCBC at Durham Regatta. All club members are able to join the club's alumni organisation Floreat Castellum Boat Club. This organises an annual dinner in London as well as an invitational race at Durham Regatta against the current UCBC 1st VIII. All members of FCBC are treated as life members of UCBC. UCBC holds an annual Ball each year in Epiphany term . Previous locations include Durham Town Hall , The Royal County Hotel in Durham, The Three Tuns Hotel in Durham and
594-907: Is also present during formal meals. Unique to Hatfield is the tradition of 'spooning', in which students bang spoons on the edge of the table or on silverware for several minutes before the formal starts. The act immediately ceases when the High Table walks in. Benedicte Deus, qui pascis nos a iuventute nostra et praebes cibum omni carni, reple gaudio et laetitia corda nostra, ut nos, quod satis est habentes, abundemus in omne opus bonum. Per Jesum Christum, Dominum Nostrum, cui tecum et Spiritu Sancto, sit omnis honor, laus et imperium in saecula saeculorum. Amen. This can be translated as: Blessed God, who feedest us from our youth, and providest food for all flesh, fill our hearts with joy and gladness, that we, having enough to satisfy us, may abound in every good work, through Jesus Christ our Lord, to whom with thee and
660-550: Is for undergraduates in the college. It annually elects an executive committee consisting of 10 members, including an impartial chair, who run the JCR in conjunction with college officers. Unlike other colleges, Hatfield exclusively retains Senior Man as its title for the head of the JCR, having rejected a motion to move to "JCR President" in May 2014. A motion to allow the incumbent to choose between "Senior Man", "Senior Woman" or "Senior Student"
726-629: Is jointly run by both clubs in Epiphany term . Any member of University College JCR , MCR or SCR can join UCBC as an ordinary member and any other student of Durham University may join with the President's permission. The club is run by a nine-person executive committee selected annually. These are the President, Men's Captain, Women's Captain, Secretary, Treasurer, Freshwomens Captain, Freshmens Captain, Social Secretary and Boatman. There are also non-executive roles such as Captain of Coxes and Vice Captains. As
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#1733092821694792-503: Is now located, having moved from its former space in Kitchen Block. Gatehouse Block is to the right of the entrance and houses the porters' lodge . It also has single and twin use student rooms. In 1961 the college had begun a project to replace the remnants of a much older gatehouse that was in poor condition. The new pseudo- Georgian replacement was completed by Easter 1962 for a total cost of £55,000. To provide an unbroken front to
858-474: Is the rowing club of University College at Durham University in north-east England . UCBC has won the Grand Challenge Cup at Durham Regatta more than any other College (though the majority of these wins were in the 19th Century) and has qualified for Henley Royal Regatta several times, most recently in 2001. Founded in 1834, UCBC is the oldest society in Durham and is the oldest Boat Club in
924-706: The Great Hall of University College , while each college retained its own set of officers and clubs. Unhappy with this arrangement, some Hatfielders expressed their separate identity in trivial ways: for example, using a different door to enter the Castle dining hall than the University College students, and, in contrast to the University College contingent – turning to face the High Table during grace. The political situation in Europe impacted college activities: during one memorable rag week in 1936, Hatfield students staged
990-545: The World Heritage Site peninsula, lying adjacent to North Bailey and only a short distance from Durham Cathedral . Taking its name from a medieval Prince-Bishop of Durham , the college was founded in 1846 as Bishop Hatfield's Hall by David Melville , a former Oxford don . Melville disliked the 'rich living' of patrician undergraduates at University College , and hoped to nurture a collegiate experience that would be affordable to those of limited means; and in which
1056-417: The matriculation ceremony and all formal dinners held in college. In Michaelmas term (first term), formal dinners are held twice each week, on Tuesday and Friday. Epiphany term (second term) sees this reduced to mainly Fridays, while few formals are held during Easter term (third term) as students' attention is increasingly focused on exams and assignments. A High table , consisting of senior staff,
1122-415: The "mischievous opportunism" of student "exhibitionists". The leadership of James Barber (1980–1996) was a period of significant change. Student numbers rose, increasing to over 650 by the time Barber finished his tenure in office. Living out became compulsory for students for at least part of their career, and many existing buildings were either rebuilt or refurbished to make room for students: The Rectory
1188-528: The 1980s Hatfield Day was 'not an occasion to which children or maiden aunts could be invited'. Problems included offensive student pranks, vandalism, and an inability to contain events within the confines of the college. Arrests were not unknown. The Hatfield Day of 1984 required County Durham Fire Brigade to extinguish a fire set by a student. With the admission of female undergraduates, Hatfield Day became notably 'less coarse' as women members of JCR now 'exerted an influence' on behaviour. The college song
1254-518: The Assembly Rooms Newcastle. The club blades are cardinal with a white chevron, cardinal being the colour of University College. The club racing kit is defined for all-in-ones as "black with cardinal side strip" or the club Zephyrs as "White with Cardinal Trim". For winter racing, the club tech tops are "black with cardinal trim". Members of the 1st VIII are eligible to wear different tech tops: "white with cardinal trim and 1st VIII on
1320-427: The C accommodation block, was officially opened in 1932 by Lord Halifax . It replaced an earlier section of the coaching inn used since the founding of the college. Designed by Anthony Salvin , A & B Stairs – also used for undergraduate housing – was completed in 1849 at a cost of £4,000, and was the first purpose-built part of the college. Containing A and B accommodation blocks, it was renamed and rededicated as
1386-633: The First", though is now loosely interpreted by the college as "Be the Best you can Be". In 1954, the college learned that its crest was unregistered with the College of Arms , and its display, including the use of Bishop Hatfield's shield, was both inappropriate and illegal. Consequently, it sought a grant of its own from the College of Arms, which was approved. The new arms were based on Hatfield's shield, but to difference
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#17330928216941452-592: The Holy Spirit, be all honour and praise and power for all ages. Amen. Since 1846 the grace has been read at all formal meals in college. It is popular at alumni dinners, where an attempt to read the grace in English was badly received by guests. Widely used in the fourth century and based on earlier Hebrew prayers, it was translated from the Greek and adopted by Oriel College, Oxford . Hatfield copied it practically verbatim;
1518-439: The JCR was sued by representatives of the band Mud after a student ruined four speakers by pouring beer into an amplifier during a performance at a college ball. Hatfield also became co-educational, which at the time was only 'grudgingly accepted' by the college. In 1985, talk of going mixed was stimulated by the low numbers of applicants selecting Hatfield as their preference, and a recent decline in academic standards – with
1584-459: The Master's garden (now Dunham Court). Gas masks were issued to college residents. Meanwhile, a recent decline in the number of freshers , and the death that year of John Hall How, the Master of University College, gave rise to rumours that Hatfield would be annexed to its older neighbour. In October 1939, Hatfielders were barred from their own college when the university decided to use Hatfield as
1650-552: The Matthew Fantom Organ Scholarship, is available to those students in the early stages of learning to play the organ and who would not be ready to apply for the regular organ scholarships. Opposite the gatehouse on North Bailey is Bailey House, an accommodation block which provides 50 single rooms, plus a communal and kitchen area on the ground floor. Palmers Garth is located across the Kingsgate Bridge over
1716-731: The Melville Building in 2005 after a £1million refurbishment. Author Josceline Dimbleby , the great-great-granddaughter of David Melville, was invited to perform the ceremony. The Rectory was acquired in 1897, and is the administrative hub of the college, encompassing as it does the offices of the Master, the Vice-Master & Senior Tutor, the Assistant Senior Tutor, the Chaplain, the Senior Administrative Secretary,
1782-454: The North Bailey, decorative gates and railings were installed in the aftermath. Named after alumnus Kingsley Dunham , Dunham Court is the second quadrangle of the college. Accessed through an underpass by the chapel, it comprises two buildings, Jevons ( Frank Jevons ) and Pace (Edward Pace). An influx of extra students after the war stimulated demand for more accommodation and the garden of
1848-557: The North of England. The club celebrated its 175th anniversary at Durham Regatta in 2009. The Alumni organisation is Floreat Castellum Boat Club (FCBC). UCBC uses University College boathouse on the River Wear just below Durham Cathedral and a short walk from the Castle. It is at one end of the rowable stretch of river in Durham, on the Bailey , downstream of Prebends Bridge but upstream of
1914-455: The River Wear. It offers 8 twin and 41 single rooms for 57 students. The building was formerly used for administration by the university, and once hosted the careers service until it was handed over to Hatfield College in 1991. The postgraduate accommodation site is James Barber House, or JBH for short, a self-catered residence on nearby Church Street. Named after former Master James Barber, it
1980-762: The Senior Tutor's Secretary, the Finance Officer and the Hatfield Trust/Association. The Birley Room, used for social functions, can be found at the ground floor of the Rectory. Added to the college at the same time as the Rectory, Hatfield Cottage is in between the redundant church of St Mary-le-Bow (now the Durham Museum and Heritage Centre ) and Gatehouse Block. It is where the Middle Common Room (MCR)
2046-504: The centenary year of the college, members formed the Hatfield Association to both represent alumni and demonstrate to the university council that Hatfield was supported. The university finally decided that from October 1949, Hatfield would be reestablished as an independent college – with Vindolanda archaeologist Eric Birley (1949–1956) appointed to serve as the new Master. The post-war period saw Hatfield once again faced with
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2112-468: The collar". The club blazer is "white with cardinal trim". 1 or 2 stripes on the sleeves indicate current or past membership of the second or first VIII respectively. This can be worn at all club socials and some college events. Hatfield College Boat Club Hatfield College is one of the constituent colleges of Durham University in England. It occupies a city centre site above the River Wear on
2178-454: The college believes this was likely influenced by the Rev. Henry Jenkyns, a Fellow of Oriel before becoming Professor of Greek and Classical Literature at Durham. Hatfield Day is a day of festivities held every June to celebrate the end of exams. Traditions include 'Storming the Castle', in which Hatfield students wake up early to rush the courtyard of University College and sing college songs. By
2244-493: The college finishing bottom of the results table the previous year. Ignoring threats of hooliganism, the Senior Common Room decided in May of that year to push forward with plans to go mixed. In March 1987, a student referendum was held, with 79.2% voting for the college to remain men only. The Senate decided that, despite the referendum result, the college would in fact go mixed – and the first female undergraduates arrived
2310-526: The college received an unexpected new lease of life when the Royal Air Force established short courses at the university for some of its cadets, and soon these cadets made up half of the Hatfield student body. This led the university to postpone plans to merge Hatfield with University College. Plans were revived again in 1943, but met the strong opposition of Hatfield dons, especially Hedley Sparks . In 1946,
2376-418: The college's arms from the bishop's, a crown and plumes above the shield was added, with an ermine border and the college motto scrolled underneath. This new crest was more "official" looking but tricky to reproduce. Rodney Lucas, a student in the 1950s, was asked to produce freehand drawings of the college arms (one with the crest and one without) for use in the annual Hatfield Record . The design without
2442-455: The college. Hatfield offers eight choral scholarships annually, after an audition and interview process with the chaplain during first term. The choir is led by a student choral director, supported by an organ scholar and deputy organ scholar. It is mainly made up of students who support regular worship in the chapel, but also sing at other churches and cathedrals, with annual tours undertaken both at home and abroad. A further scholarship,
2508-412: The crest was ultimately chosen and appeared for years on college stationery. In June 1994, Lucas contacted the college with a new rendering of the college arms made on a computer, which was subsequently adopted. The commercial design for the arms was changed once again in 2005. Similar to most Bailey Colleges , the wearing of the undergraduate academic gown is required for formal events, including to
2574-494: The familiar problem of squeezing in a larger student population, as the war had created a growing backlog. More buildings were constructed and refurbished. Moreover, accommodation was acquired away from the main site and the Senior Common Room was established. In 1962, it was decided that a brass plaque should be fixed to the college gates identifying the establishment as Hatfield College . Just 24 hours after installation,
2640-436: The following year. The first female Senior Man held the post in 1992. Her election win, by a single vote, prompted some students to declare a mock 'week of mourning' and walk around the college wearing black arm bands. The oldest part of the college site is likely what is now the dining room, believed to date back to the 17th century. It originally formed part of a town house owned by a wealthy member of local society, and
2706-552: The following year. In 1972 a fishpond, since removed, was constructed in the centre of the court at the encouragement of senior college officers. Both buildings contain rooms and social spaces: the college bar and café is located in Jevons, while Pace has a TV lounge, a music room, a kitchen, two gyms, and the JCR Common Room. The college chapel was conceived in 1851 and built by 1854, funded by donations by alumni and topped up with
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2772-417: The forefront of significant reform on campus. College architecture is an eclectic blend of buildings from a variety of styles and periods. The sloping main courtyard contains an eighteenth-century dining hall, the restrained Jacobethan Melville Building (designed by Anthony Salvin ), a Victorian Gothic chapel, and the 'inoffensive neo-Georgian ' C Stairs. The trend for revivalist and traditional buildings
2838-407: The general standard for university accommodation in the modern sense: an "arrangement where students would be provided with furnished rooms and meals for a flat fee". Previously, university students were expected to furnish their rooms themselves. This concept came from the young founding master, David Melville, who believed his model would make a university education more affordable. Essentially,
2904-407: The higher floors, the 'D Stairs' student accommodation block, which comprises 13 twin rooms. D Staircase has had a reputation for being haunted by a female spirit , recognisable by the aroma of a distinctive perfume. At the west end of the dining room is Kitchen Block, which features the main kitchens as well as a small number of student rooms and offices on the higher floors. 'C Stairs', holding
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3036-426: The low of 1923. However, the economic crisis of the 1920s created uncertainty. Hatfield had more students than University College yet lacked the facilities, especially kitchens, to accommodate them. University College , on the other hand, was comparatively undersubscribed. To address this, the two colleges effectively amalgamated under the guidance of Angus Macfarlane-Grieve , and all meals were taken together in
3102-459: The newly founded Hatfield College the following year. Much more extensive when first occupied by Hatfield, since then "substantial parts of the building" have been replaced by newer structures. Apart from the dining room, what remains are spaces adjoining it that were once used by travellers, but are now filled by the Senior Common Room (SCR) – formerly a card room – the SCR dining room; and finally, on
3168-712: The oars were produced by Concept2 or Croker . The club used to own a minibus to travel to races. However it was sold in 2002 and trailer space is now provided by Durham Amateur Rowing Club or Durham University Boat Club . UCBC competes in many races and regattas both in the North East and the rest of the United Kingdom. Below are some of the events UCBC has competed in over the last few years: National events Regional events College events A 24-hour indoor rowing marathon used to be held annually against rival Hatfield College Boat Club . The charity event
3234-462: The old Jevon's House provided the available space. The new building, described by Pevsner as "friendly", with a "nice rhythm of windows towards the river", was finished in 1950 and named after former Vice-Master Edward Pace. The college commenced the largest building project in its history when it demolished old Jevon's House, a "property of advanced decrepitude" once occupied by the bare-knuckle boxer and politician John Gully before its purchase by
3300-574: The outbreak of the First World War . For 15 years after 1897, total students in residence numbered above 100. This had fallen to 69 in 1916, 2 in 1917, and to 3 in 1918. After the war finished there was a temporary leap to more than 60 undergraduates, but by 1923 there were just 14 men on the college books. In 1924, a new science department was established in Durham, and this, along with the active recruiting efforts of new Master Arthur Robinson (1923–1940), achieved gains in student numbers. Within five years of Robinson's appointment they had quintupled from
3366-520: The previous 3 years, and 20 in theology. By 1904, just 9 theology undergraduates are recorded, compared to 57 in arts. The inter-war period saw a decline in college fortunes. In the first two decades of the 20th century, Hatfield had experienced a sharp fall in numbers. This was caused initially by the decision to isolate science courses at the campus in Newcastle , an increased tendency to train priests at specialised colleges, poor finances, and finally
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#17330928216943432-455: The process. In 1880, a tennis court was installed for the first time, occupying roughly the same space as the current one. In the 1890s, the college purchased Bailey House and the Rectory (despite its name, most previous occupants were laymen) to accommodate more students. As the end of the century drew closer, the balance of undergraduate students rapidly shifted away from theology. In 1900, there were 49 arts students who had matriculated within
3498-433: The students and staff were to be regarded as part of a single community. In line with his ambitions, the college pioneered the concept of catered residences for students , where all meals were taken in the hall, and occupants charged fixed prices for board and lodgings — this system became the norm for Durham colleges, and later on at Oxford and Cambridge , before spreading worldwide. As the 20th century progressed, Hatfield
3564-419: The three principles 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. This system made Hatfield a more economical choice when compared to University College , whose students were generally wealthier, and ensured that student numbers at Hatfield built up steadily. Melville's model
3630-529: The undergraduate Senior Man was allowed to take part in meetings of the college's governing body. By 1971, a "liberal and balanced" Governing Body had been achieved: consisting of 4 college tutors, 4 elected tutors, 4 delegates from the Junior Common Room, and a representative from the Hatfield Association alumni group. Writing in the same year, a satisfied Whitworth was able to boast of warding off
3696-451: The university. As parts of the building had become dangerous by this point, the entire structure had to be removed. Construction of the new modernist style Jevons Building, which would complete the new Dunham Court, began in June 1966. It was officially unveiled in a ceremony in June 1968, attended by both Kingsley Dunham and Lord Lieutenant of Durham James Duff . It won a Civic Trust Award
3762-559: The weir. The boathouse is shared by St Aidan's College Boat Club (SACBC). It was constructed in the 1880s and used to have a bar and baths. These have since been removed to allow additional racking space. The club shares a landing stage with St Leonard's School who occupy the adjacent boathouse. The original College landing stage was too close to the weir and has been abandoned for many decades. UCBC owns 3 VIIIs , 8 IVs , and numerous smaller boats . These were manufactured by Vespoli , Stampfli , Janousek , Sims and Browns Boathouse and
3828-526: Was also defeated in January 2016. The Middle Common Room (MCR) is the organisation for postgraduate students. Postgraduate accommodation is located at James Barber House. College officers, fellows and tutors are members of the Senior Common Room (SCR). Having shed its theological image by the Second World War, Hatfield developed a strong sporting reputation over the following decades. Johnathan Young,
3894-513: Was completed by Durham County Council as Palatine House in 1968, and originally a care home for the elderly before its purchase by the college in 2006. From its foundation, the college used as its arms the personal shield of Thomas Hatfield ( Azure, a chevron or, between three lions rampant argent ). The crest was made circular in design and was accompanied with the Latin motto "Vel Primus Vel Cum Primis", which literally means "Either First or With
3960-401: Was converted in 1760 into a coaching inn , The Red Lion – a stopping point for coaches travelling between London and Edinburgh. During this time it also hosted concerts, probably featuring the work of composers like Charles Avison and John Garth . In 1799 the old coaching inn reverted to being a private residence. In 1845, it was sold to the university, and emerged as the first component of
4026-474: Was disposed of with the modern Jevons Building, located in the college's second courtyard, which interprets older forms in a more 'contemporary' manner. After many decades as a single-sex institution, the first female undergraduates were formally admitted in Michaelmas term 1988. The establishment of the college in 1846 as a furnished and catered residence with set fees was a revolutionary idea, but later became
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#17330928216944092-427: Was forced to rent 3 South Bailey (now part of St John's College ) in 1879 to accommodate them. Though Hatfield was run on the most economical lines, student poverty was a frequent problem. Dr Joseph Fowler, who, apart from his roles as Chaplain and Senior Tutor in the college, acted as Bursar, allowed undergraduates to take on some debt and even loaned them money, often employing rather creative accounting practises in
4158-487: Was formerly Green Grow the Rushes, O . It was replaced in 1952 with a surprising selection: 'If I Should Plant a Tiny Seed of Love' by Ballard Macdonald . This 'mournful Edwardian ballad' came to be the 'rallying song of an increasingly macho Hatfield'. As of 2012, other long-established college songs included Two Little Boys , Jerusalem , and Swing Low, Sweet Chariot . As of the 2017/18 academic year, Hatfield College has
4224-477: Was increasingly characterised by its irreverent atmosphere among undergraduates, reputation for academic indifference, sporting achievement — especially in rugby — and possessing a high intake of students from English public schools . College administration, on the other hand, preferred to highlight the willingness of students to get involved in a wide variety of university activities; and argued that 'Hatfield man', contrary to his reactionary image, had often been at
4290-469: Was introduced to the wider university after an endorsement from the Royal Commission of 1862. Although not intended as a theological college , for the first 50 years the majority of students tended towards theology, while senior staff members and the principal were in holy orders . Under William Sanday (1876–1883) student numbers rose considerably, prompting a desperate search for extra rooms. It
4356-659: Was remodeled, C & D Stairs were refurbished, the Main Hall was repaired, and Jevons' was redecorated. A Middle Common Room for the postgraduate community was added in Kitchen Stairs. In 1981, the Formal Ball was renamed 'The Lion in Winter', which it has been called ever since. More comically, 'C Scales', a goldfish, was elected as a member of the JCR in 1982 and put forward as a potential Durham Student Union President. In 1984,
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