The College of Corpus Christi and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Founded in 1352 by the Guild of Corpus Christi and the Guild of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Sister College – Corpus Christi College, Oxford. Men and women – undergraduates 253 postgraduates 220.Corpus Christi is unique in the university because it is the only college founded by the “city” and not by the “dress” – in other words established by the inhabitants of the city and not by the ruling class or the clergy. The Guild of Corpus Christi and the Guild of the Blessed Virgin Mary pooled their resources and obtained a license from Edward III to build what was Cambridge's eighth college, in 1352. The mayor of the city reminded the college its roots. The original courtyard was modest and supported a master. and two comrades. They would have studied theology and canon law, as well as their responsibilities as guild chaplains. The townspeople, led by the mayor, stormed the college in 1381, reminding it of its roots, protesting against the hated “candle rents” levied on its domestic properties. This led to further peasant protests which King Richard quickly brought to an abrupt conclusion.Trumpington StreetCorpus is part of a group of impressive universities and buildings fronting Trumpington Street, the southern access road to the center of Cambridge. On the east side are Corpus and Pembroke while on the west side is the fabulous neoclassical Fitzwilliam Museum, next to Peterhouse and St Catherine's (directly opposite Corpus). Students are a three-minute walk from the market square. The college has consciously remained small and intimate – educating 220 postgraduates and 253 undergraduates, housed in on-site and off-site rooms ranging from ancient 'quaint' to modern 'comfortable'. .About 80 students per year are accepted out of about 320 applicants...... middle of paper ...... interviewers Watson and Crick used to seek refreshment with a pint or two. Today it is a watering hole for the city and the dress. Behind it is the award-winning Robert Beldam Building, which houses a modern conference room and study rooms. The college has seen many colorful personalities study at its former grounds, including playwright and poet Christopher Marlowe, who is said to have led a shady double life as a spy. sent to infiltrate subversive Catholic communities. In 1630, at the height of the plague, the master, Dr. Butts, was the only member of the college to remain, considering it his duty to organize relief. He hanged himself in a fit of isolated depression, giving rise to one of many ghost stories. In 1904, three undergraduates attempted to exorcise the tortured soul. There is some debate as to the effectiveness of this method, but Master Butts has not been seen since..