Douai
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Douai is a city in the Nord département in northern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department. Located on the river Scarpe some 40 kilometres from Lille and 25 km from Arras, Douai is home to o
The parade ground and the belfry
Bell tower of Douai, Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot
Detail of Douai's belfry
Church of Our Lady of the Annunciation
English College, Douai
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The English College was a Catholic seminary in Douai, France, associated with the University of Douai. It was established in 1568, and was suppressed in 1793. It is known for a Bible translation refer
Douai
…French Revolution, as a centre for the education of English Catholics escaping persecution in England. Connected with the University were not only the English College, Douai, founded by William Allen, but also the Irish and Scots Colleges and the Benedictine, Franciscan and Jesuit houses. Throughout Europe, there were around…
Colleges at University of Douai
Postcard circa 1910 depicting the building that housed the English College at the time of its dissolution in 1793.
Brighton banqueting room