18th and 19th centuries Jesus College, Oxford
an 1837 engraving of first quadrangle the 18th century, in contrast disruption of 17th century, comparatively quiet time college. historian of college, j. n. l. baker, wrote college records time tell of little routine entries , departures of fellows , scholars . napoleonic wars saw reduction in numbers of students , entries in records purchase of muskets , other items college members serving in university corps. after war, numbers rose, average of twenty new students per year between 1821 , 1830. however, debts owed college had increased, perhaps due economic effects of war – 1832, college owed £986 10s 5d (approximately £84100 in present-day terms). during first half of 19th century, academic strength of college diminished: scholarships not awarded because of lack of suitable candidates, , numbers fell: there 7 new entrants in 1842. ernest hardy wrote in history of college in 1899 had been becoming increasingly evident years... exclusive connection wales ruining college place of...