St John's Top 5: Porters' instructions 1931-1940
The Archives hold two instruction manuals for the Porters. They include information on College dress; gate rules and other aspects of social conduct.
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 | General instructions for the College Porters |
 | Guidance on contacting the Dean late at night |
 | Gramaphones were banned from College until 1938 |
 | Swimming was permitted but only from specific points along the river |
 | Porters' dress |