User:Jackliddle/Robert Thistlethwayte

Robert Thistlethwayte was a warden of Wadham College.

In 1737 he was fled to Boulogne-sur-Mer after being accused of making sexual advances towards a student William French. Satirical poeoms and limerics were composed regarding the event.


 * There once was a warden of Wadham
 * Who approved of the folkways of Sodom,
 * For a man might, he said
 * Have a very poor head
 * But be a fine fellow, at bottom.