Classification

Gown, Hood, and Hat Patterns

The standard classification of hood and gown styles was devised by Nicholas Groves, FBS, member of Council, former Dean of Studies, and Editor of Shaw’s Academical Dress of Great Britain and Ireland (3rd edition), published in 2011 by the Burgon Society. Diagrams of the hoods, gowns, and caps may be found in this authoritative volume, and also by selecting a button below.

Styles are generally enclosed in square brackets, for example: Burgon [s2] for hoods, or Cambridge BA [b2] for gowns.