In 1333, masters from Merton were among those who left Oxford in an attempt to found a new university at Stamford. The leader of the rebels was reported to be one William de Barnby, a Yorkshireman who had been fellow and bursar of Merton College.
in 1333 masters from merton were among those who left oxford in an attempt to found a new university at stamford the leader of the rebels was reported to be one william de barnby a yorkshireman who had been fellow and bursar of merton college