Thoresby College (alsoTrinity College) was a 16th-century collegiate-style residence for thirteenchantry priests inKing's Lynn,Norfolk,East of England. Located on Queen Street opposite theGuildhall, it has been converted into a youth hostel,[1] and offices for the King`s Lynn Preservation Trust.[2] It is aGrade I listed building.[3]
The priests were employed by the Trinity Guild of King’s Lynn. Its founder and benefactor,Thomas Thoresby, was a merchant and three times Mayor of the town; he died in 1510 before the building was completed. Notable features include aDutch gable front,[4] the interior has exposed wood beams.[5] The original great door was decorated withparchemin panels.[6]
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