Individual volumes in this set were written by an official College member of the time. Contents of the volumes include: * a history of the College from its foundation * an account and history of its buildings * notices of the connection of the College with any important social or religious events * a list of the chief benefactions made to the College * some particulars of the contents of the College library * an account of the College Plate, windows and other accessories * a chapter upon the best known, and other notable but less well-known members of the College.