Oxford Open Doors 2014

Open DOOrs13 -14 september 2014

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exploreyourcity!

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Oxford Open Doors is free thanks to our partners, volunteers, supporters and the places and people who open their doors. See page 24 for details of our work all year round and to become a member.

OPT gets no government funding and is supported by members’ subscriptions, sponsorship and donations.

Oxford Open Doors 2014• EnjoytherichhistoryofUniversityandCollegebuildingsattheheartoftheCity&

learn about the research within

• Celebrate450yearssinceWilliamShakespeare’sbirth

• CommemoratethecentenaryofWorld War 1

• ExploreOxfordBrookesUniversity–visittheiraward-winningJohnHenryBrookesBuildingastheybegintomark150yearsinthecity

• DiscoverOxfordBuildingExcellenceseesomeofthecity’sbestnewbuildingsandmeetthetheteamsbehindthem.WiththankstoBeardConstructionfortheirsponsorship

oxford preservation trust

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A special thanks to: the Gresswell environment trust and the tanner trust.

Oxford preservation trust and Oxford University welcome youto Oxford Open Doors, a weekend when we celebrate Oxford and all that makes it special

–itsplaces,spacesandmostofallitscommunities.


mUseUm OF nAtUrAL HIstOrY

The University and Colleges are proud The University and Colleges are proud of their close relationship with the local community. Open Doors is a wonderful opportunity to show our local friends and other visitors an local friends and other visitors an

insight into some of the hidden treasures of Oxford.insight into some of the hidden treasures of Oxford.professor Andrew Hamilton, Vice-Chancellor, University of Oxford

Oxford Open Doors 2014 sees a wonderful selection of Oxford’s old and new spaces inviting you to share in their stories - all made the more special by the stories - all made the more special by the people involved. See you there.people involved. See you there.

Debbie Dance, Director Oxford preservation trust

rust and Oxford University welcome youto Oxford Open Doors, a weekend when we celebrate Oxford and all that makes it special

spacesandmostofallitscommunities.


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GuideAll access and activities listed here are free of charge. (There may be charges for refreshments and other activities not listed here.) Venuesarelistedalphabeticallybyday.Citycentrevenuesarenumbered.Map on page 47 (city centre venues only).

Front cover image: Dyrol Lumbard

photography by: GregSmolonski,MarkBassett,MikePeckett,GriffithInstitute,UniversityofOxford,IanCurtis,OxfordshirePhotographicArchive,AdrianHodgkins,EdithGollnast

Graphic Design: Sophie Durand Ltd

Look out for: -OxfordBuildingExcellence -OxfordPreservationTrustCommemorating WW1FA -Family-friendlyActivitiesD -Disabledaccess(6) -Examplemaplocation

bookingSomeactivitiesmustbepre-booked.Bookingperiod19 August -9 september via our website www.oxfordpreservation.org.ukor as indicated. Checkforchanges&neweventsatwww.oxfordpreservation.org.uk before you plan your weekend.

nbMeet the Oxford Preservation Trust team at ourhubatBonnSquare.Joinus-seeourmembersoffer on page 23.

FindusonFacebook,twitterandflickr@oxprestrust#OxfordOpenDoors

Members of the public take part in ‘Oxford Open Doors2014’ at their own risk.

Childrenunder14mustbeaccompaniedbyanadult.ContactOxfordPreservationTrustorthevenuedirectlyforanyqueriesregardingaccess(D where applicable). ([email protected]).

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Events-450thAnniversaryofthebirthofWilliamShakespeareSunday 14 SeptemberOxford’s own Creation Theatre will be popping up in special places across the city. SeeCreation’s actors deliver famous speeches, sonnets andmonologues in the following spectacular spaces.

Morning performances: Exeter College, The Sheldonian Theatre, The Museum of Natural History, 11am, 11:30am, 12pm, 12:30pm

Afternoon performances: The Old County Court Rooms, Worcester College, Keble College, 2pm, 2:30pm, 3pm, 3:30pm

Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont St, 1-4 pm. Pick up your special shakespeare’s World trails and discover amazing items from our collection for a window on Shakespeare’s time. FA

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beer, sAUsAGes & mArmALADe:OxFOrD FOOD AnD DrInk In tHe nIneteentH CentUrY

A talk by Liz Woolley, Local historian & author

InthenineteenthcenturyOxfordbecamewell-knownforits‘CelebratedOxfordSausages’andforFrankCooper’s‘OxfordMarmalade’.Thepopularityofthesedelicacieswenthand-in-handwiththecity’sgrowingimportanceasatourist destination.

A fascinating look at the relationship between food production, tourism and politics in the city .sunday 5pm, boiler room, Jam Factory

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FUn ACtIVItIes FOr ALL AGes, nUFFIeLD DepArtment OF CLInICAL meDICIne

Scientists will be explaining some of the work happening in the department.Joinusforrefreshmentsandtolearnabout our exciting work in translational medicine: turning basic science into clinical advances. saturday10am-4pm, nDm research building, Old road Campus, Ox3 7bn

A pre-rApHAeLIte mUseUm

A talk by Dr John Holmes - Visiting Research Fellow, Museum of Natural History

HowthePre-Raphaelitesbecameinvolvedinthedesign of the Museum and how it encapsulates instone,iron,andglassitsownscientificconception of the truth of the natural world.saturday, 3pm, Lecture theatre, museum of natural History, parks road

“Why Write another book about the First World War?”

A talk by Prof Adrian Gregory

authorofAWarofPeoples1914-19(Oxford2014)saturday, 2.30pm, pichette Auditorium, pembroke College

tHe ULtImAte sUrVIVOr - ULtImAte pICtUre pALACe

A Documentary Film by Philip Hind

Thisfilmcapturesthelongandchequeredhistoryofthispurpose-builtcinemawhichopenedon24February1911.Followedbyshorttalk/Q&AwithownerBeckyHallsmithonrecentimprovements&plans.sunday 2pm, Ultimate picture palace, Cowley road, Oxford Ox4 1bn


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pHOtOGrApHY OxFOrD FestIVAL 2014 exhibitions at various Open Doors Venues over the weekend

Launchofmajornewphotographyfestival which will bring together biennially the best photography from around the world, featuring

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Enjoyaconcer tofclassicandwell-knownorganworks,performedbytheCollegeorganscholar, AnnaLapwood(Sat)&assistantorganistThomas Allery (Sun). saturday & sunday 3pm,

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A talk by Dr razanajao, keeper of the ArchiveWorld-famoushomeforEgyptologyits‘wonderfulthings’includeHowardCarter’srecords for the excavation of the tomb of Tutankhamun.saturday 2pm, Ioannou Centre for Classical & byzantine studies 66 st Giles. D

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A community celebration

BuiltbyNMossandSonin1934tomeetdemandforfamilyhousingandaboominOxford’sMorrisCarPlantandtheOxfordSteelCompany. TheParkwasgivenasgifttotheCityinmemoryofMoss’ssister,Florence.Trailsaround‘samebutdifferent’homes(music,teas,crafts,gardens);exhibition,&’80storiesfor80years’.saturday, 10am-2pm, Florence park Community Centre, Cornwallis road, Oxford Ox4 3nH


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Wednesday 10th SeptemberThe Oxford Times, Newspaper House, Osney Mead, OX2 0EJ, 7pm. Witness thefinalproductionstages, fromtheimages leaving the sub-editor’s screen to thepagescomingoffthepress. Bookingessential.D

Thursday 11th SeptemberJohn Radcliffe Hospital, Acute Vascular Imaging Centre (AVIC), 6.30pm. Opened in October 2012, the£13mcentreattheJohnRadcliffeHospitalis improving treatment of heart attack and stroke. It offers the latest technology forimaging and diagnostics. Limited spaces, [email protected]

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BBC Oxford, 269 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7DW. Tours 10am-2pm. VisitBBCRadioOxfordandSouthTodayTVnewsto see howwe broadcast toOxfordshire - andmaybeevenappearonairyourself!Bookingessential.

Bodleian Law Library. Tours 3pm & 5.30pm.ThelargestlawlibraryintheUK,housed in a landmark modern building by Leslie MartinandColinStJohnWilson, completedin1964 and now listed at Grade II*. Bookingessential.Age11+(5)

Cherwell Boat House, 50 Bardwell Rd, 10am-12pm. A celebration of the art of punting at this authentic working Edwardianboat house and long-establishedfinediningrestaurantontheRiverCherwell.Test your punting skills with a free half hour trial with Boathouse staff onside to giveexpert tips and advice.

Foxcombe Hall The Open University in the South, Boars Hill, OX1 5HR. Tours 11.45am, 12.15pm and 3.30pm. SeeinsidethisErnestGeorge&yeatescountry

house, stablesandlaboratory.Remodelled1898-1902forRandal, EighthEarlofBerkeley. ToursofGreathall, DiningroomandLibrary. Bookingessential: [email protected] 01865327000.D (Groundfloor)

John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford Centre for Functional MRI of the Brain (fMRIB), 6.30pm & 7.30pm. See the human brain in action in the control room of the ultra high-field MagneticResonanceImagingscanner. Limitedspaces,[email protected]

Osney Mill, Mill St, OX2 OAN.Tour 11am. See the remains of Osney Abbey (1410), theArchimedes Screw thatpowers the site, the restored Mill and marina.Bookingessential.

Saïd Business School, Frideswide Square. 11am. Tour of this iconic modern building & gardens. Info onarchaeologyandarchitecture. Firstcome,first served. D


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106 High Street, Oxford 106 High Street, Oxford www.oushop.comwww.oushop.com

The University’s Official StoreThe University’s Official Store

The University of The University of Oxford Colleges andOxford Colleges andCollections MapCollections Map

An insider’s tour of the An insider’s tour of the University’s colleges and University’s colleges and institutions.institutions.


“It’s an exciting time for Oxford Brookes University as we begin our 150th anniversary celebrations. This year in particular we’re delighted to be hosting part of the Photography Oxford Festival and welcoming visitors into our new, award-winning John Henry Brookes Building.”

John henry Brookes Building is opening its doors

Vice-Chancellor Professor Janet Beer

Come along and join in the fun in the John Henry Brookes Building, at Oxford Brookes Headington Campus on Saturday and Sunday 10am to 5pm. Over the weekend you can learn more about the outstanding educationalist, Mr John Henry Brookes, tour his namesake multi-award-winning building and get creative with fun family activities. Weekend highlights include:

n Localauthor,BryanBrown,willbeofferingatasteofhisupcomingbiographyofJohnHenryBrookes,thespiritualfounderoftheUniversity,onSaturday12-1pm(bookingrecommended)

n Kidscangethands-ontocreatetastymasterpieces,buildcitiesofthefutureandmagnifytheworldaroundthemonSaturday11am-3pm

n Stepintohistorywithour150thanniversaryteam

n Joinaguidedtourofournewbuildingeveryhouronthehour(lasttourbeginsat4pmeachday)

n Visitoneofthebuilding’snewcafésforcoffee,lunchoraspecialkids’offer!

There’s no parking on campus but take a BrookesBus, Seacourt or Thornhill park and ride for a direct service.


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In2014,Oxfordwillbeaworld-classcityforphotographyasPhotographyOxfordlaunchesthefirstmajornewfestivalofitstypeintheUKformanyyears.

OpenDoorsvisitorscanpreviewtheexhibitionsfromSaturday13September,withthefollowingexhibitionstakingplaceonOxfordBrookes’HeadingtonCampusthroughoutthefestival:

n WorldPressPhoto2014intheGlassTankexhibitionspace

n OnSolidGroundfromPanosPicturesinthecentralcourtyard

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Saturday 13th SeptemberAshmolean Museum, Beaumont St, 1-4 pm. FreeDrop-in for Families“Curious Containers”: From cricket cages to puzzlejugs, discover some unusual containers andmake a special box to take home.you canalsohandlerealobjectsfromtheMuseum’scollection, such as an ancient Greek baby’s drinking cup and an ancient Egyptianmakeup pot. Hold history in your hands! Don’tforget to pick up your shakespeare trail at reception. D FA (1)

Balliol Historic Collections Centre, St Cross Church, St Cross Rd, 12-4pm. (Also Sun) One of the oldest buildings in the city ofOxford (chancel from 1180)wonderfully restored to house eight centuries of Balliol archives, its medieval manuscripttreasures and rich modern paper collections. See display boards on the building and Balliol’s Collections, leaflet for self-guidedtour, staffonhandtoanswerquestionsaboutStCrossChurchandthehistoriccollections.ExhibitionabouttheBalliol Boys’ Club and WW1. D (wheelchair access via north door, ramp between nave and chancel) (2)

Bartlemas Chapel, lane alongside 271 Cowley Rd, OX4 2AJ, 10-6pm. (Also Sun) One of Oxford’s hidden gems; thisGrade1listed14thcenturyChapelwasoriginallypartoftheearlierStBartholomew’sleperhospital.(Nocaraccessupthelane)

Blackfriars, St Giles, 2-5pm.The guided tour will include the priory church, lecture room, priory dining room, chapter roomandlibrary; findoutaboutthelifeandthe work of Dominican friars in the modern world. D (downstairs only) (3)

Blackwell’s, 50 Broad St. Tours at 11.30am, 12.30pm,& 2pm. (Also Sun) A tour through 135 years of Blackwell’sBookshop. Our literary heritage includesconnectionswithC.S. Lewis, JohnBetjeman,J.R.R. Tolkien among others. See inside the“Gaffer’sOffice” -thestudyusedbySirBasilBlackwell. Booking essential 01865 333602oremail:[email protected](4)

Bodleian Law Library. Tour 11am. The largest law library in the UnitedKingdom, housed in a landmark modernbuildingby LeslieMartin andColin St JohnWilson, completed in 1964 and now listedatGradeII*.Bookingessential. Age11+(5)

Campion Hall, Brewer St, 10am-12pm & 2-4pm. (Also Sun) Visit the gardens and small but exquisite buildingdesigned by Lutyens (1936), run by theSocietyofJesus. (6)

Central Oxford Mosque, Manzil Way (off Cowley Road), OX4 1DJ,2-5pm. DiscovermoreaboutIslamanditshistory.Roomsonshow&display.D

Chemistry Department and Cancer Research UK 12 Mansfield Road.Tours (1hr) at 2.15pm, 2.45pm, 3.15pm. Curious about chemistry? Comeand see how the Department is contributing to fields including human health, cancerresearch, climate, andenergysolutions. Hearabout our local collaboration with CancerResearch UK. Booking essential. Visit someof our incredible machines, learn about the latest cutting-edge research, step inside aCRUKlab, anddiscoverthesmells&tastesofcrystallography. Explore thehistoricAbbot’s

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kitchen. Suitable for all ages. Talks at 1.30pm & 2.30pm. “Chemistry and Cancer Research” by ProfessorChris Schofield FRSBookingessential(30mins)D, FA (7)

Citizens’ Advice Bureau, 95 St Aldates. 10am-1pm. Findout about theworkoftheCABintheircitycentreofficeandthe history of this organisation which started inWWII. Displays, leaflet, video, demonstrationoftelephoneadvicemanagementsystem. (Noadvice can be given on day.) D (8)

City of Oxford College, Oxpens Road, 10am-4pm. (Also Sun) Be one ofthe first to tour our brand new six millionpoundOxfordLifestyleCentreintheheartofOxfordatCityofOxfordCollege.Gym,fitness,

1-4pm Concert 3.30pm.

demonstrations of instruments and the chancetohave-a-goifyou’veeverwantedtobeat the drums, or blow a cornet, trombone or tuba! The oldest in Oxfordshire, the band traces its history back to the mid-19thcentury. It has a long history performing,competing and training people of all ages and abilities to play an instrument; we have membersagedfrom5-85!D, FA

Eagle Works, Walton Well Rd,10am-4pm. Enjoythecanalsidepiazza onthe site of Lucy’s foundry and photographic exhibition&displayofarchivematerialonWLucy&CoLtdwhichhasbeenbasedinthecityforover200years.D (Some steep slopes without handrails.) (10)

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Experimental Psychology Dept, 9 South Parks Road, 10am-4pm. Oxford Centre for Developmental scienceMeet researchers at work and try some tests yourself. The Cognitive neuropsychology Centre. (Also Sun) Demonstrations and talks all day: helping the recovery of stroke survivors, the newest diagnostic screens for dementia. Learnhowtokeepmentallyfit!(12)

Fire Station, Rewley Rd, 9-5pm. Bring the children to see fire engines andfind out what happens at the station andappliancebay, demos&displaysofequipmentandfiresafetyandwiderwork.D, FA (13)

First Church of Christ Scientist, 36A St Giles’. 10am-4pm. (Also Sun) Simplebut beautiful, light-filled churchauditorium with glazed dome plus the upstairsSundaySchool. Everyoneiswelcometositoutsideandenjoythecourtyardgarden,andseetheReadingRoom.D (14)

Florence Park Estate 80th Birthday, Community Centre, Cornwallis Road, Oxford OX4 3NH. 10am-2pm. (Also Sun) Start here for a trail of creativity round beautiful estate of ‘same but different’ homes (music, teas, crafts, gardens); exhibition about the estate in contextof1930sarchitecture. Selectionfrom‘80storiesfor80years’. Don’tforgettoseetheblueplaquewhereRonnieBarkerspenthisformativeyears: 23ChurchCowleyRoad.

Greyfriars St Edmund and Frideswide Roman Catholic Church, 182 Iffley Rd, OX4 1SB. 9.30am-11.30am & 2-5pm. (garden 9am-5pm picnics welcome). Self-guidedtour of this unusual flint stone Norman

style church and Garden. The Greyfriars (Franciscan order) were established inOxfordin1224.D

Griffith Institute Archive, Sackler Library 1 St John St. Tours 11am & 12.30 pm. Par t of the University’sEgyptology department, our collection of‘wonderfulthings’ includesHowardCarter’srecords for the excavation of the tomb of Tutankhamun some of which are currently on loan to the ‘Discovering Tutankhamun’ exhibitionattheAshmolean. (www.griffith.ox.ac.uk)Bookingessential. 2pm Drop-inlectureattheIoannouCentre(seebelow)by Dr Vincent razanajao, Keeper of theArchive at the Griffith Institute. 01865-278097 or email: [email protected] D (15)

Hertford College, Catte St, 2-5pm. (AlsoSun) Visit theOldQuad, Chapel andHall of this College known for its iconicBridgeofSighs. Tea3-5pmservedintheHalldatingfromthe1570s.D (partial no disabled accesstotheHall)(16)

Holywell Cemetery, St Cross Rd (behind St Cross Church), 2-5pm. (Also Sun) Guided tours of this cemetery to see the graves of many famous and interesting OxfordpeopleincludingKennethGrahame,authorofTheWindintheWillows, aswellastheflora and faunaof this beautifulwildlifereserve. Leaflets. Activities for accompaniedchildren. D, FA (17)

Holywell Manor, Manor Rd, 12-4pm. (Also Sun) Visit the wonderful gardens of the 16th C. farmhouse, now Balliol’s graduatecentre. D (some uneven paving) (18)

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Ioannou Centre for Classical & Byzantine Studies, 66 St Giles. 1-4.30pm. Dropintoseethecentre. Object-handling in small groups 1.30pm and 3.30pmmust be bookedwith [email protected] or call 01865 610235. 2pm Drop-inlecture by Dr Vincent razanajao, KeeperoftheArchiveattheGriffithInstitute.D (19)

Inner Space, 21 Broad St, 11am-4pm. Innerspaceisameditationcentreinahistoricbuilding. Free activitiesondemand: (10mins-meditations) in the quiet room, virtuescopereadings, house tour with information about previous tenants. D (1 step to enter, steepstaircase to upper rooms, disabled loo) (20)

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The Kilns, Lewis Close, Headington, OX33 8JD, 10-4pm. The gardens and the libraryonly. HomeofCSLewistheauthorofthe‘ChroniclesofNarnia’.

Lincoln College, Turl St, 11am-5pm. (Also Sun) Founded in 1427 byRichard Fleming, Bishop of Lincoln, itscomparative poverty in past centuries means that much original pattern and fabric can still be seen, with many interiors almost unaltered. See themedievalHall (1436-7)andChapel(1629-31), theCollegeLibrary, inthebeautiful18thcformerAllSaintsChurch.FrontQuad, ChapelQuad, andGroveopen.D groundfloor, (noaccesstoreadingroomin Library) (25)

LMS Swingbridge, Rewley Road, 2-4pm. (Also Sun) Hear aboutOxford Preservation Trust’s exciting restoration plans for this unique andnationally important (c.1851) hand-turnedrailway swing bridge. (26)

Magdalen College, High St, 12pm-6.30pm. (Also Sun) Visit the magnificentgardens, Deer Park, AddisonWalk (riversidewalk), ChapelandHallofthisfamousOxfordCollege founded in 1458. 3pm in Chapel:concert of classic organ works, performed by theorganscholar,AnnaLapwood.OldKitchenandRiversideTerraceopen for light lunchesand afternoon teas. D (27)

Magdalen Road Studios, Magdalen Road, OX4 1RE. 11am-5pm. Tour 1pm. (Also Sun) Former lampshade &light bulb factory. Visit 24 Artist Studios. Photography, Portraits, Installation, Paint,Ceramics andVisualArtists. FILAMENT 14hostsEvolvingGraphicArtprojectbyHelenCauvyFoster.D (partial)

Maggie’s Oxford, Churchill Hospital, OX3 7LE, 11am-3pm. Visit the stunning new Maggie’s Centre at theChurchill Hospital, designed by WilkinsonEyre architects and discover the support

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Museum of History of Science, Broad Street, Tours 11.15am & 12 noon. Guided tour of this unrivalled collection ofearlyscientific instrumentsandtheworld’soldest surviving purpose-built museum(openedin1683). Firstcomefirstserved. (28)

Museum of Oxford and Town Hall, St Aldates, 10am-3.30pm. (Also Sun)InthemagnificentsettingofOxfordTownHallmeet Museum of Oxford and University ofOxford (IT Services) to find out about localpeople’s experiences of the GreatWar andlearnhowyoucanshareyourownWW1family

Tours 11am & 2pmhistory as a military hospital.guided

Concert 12pmBandof Talk 2.30pm(1hr) The Great War LettersMargaret

First World War Gallery. by localShuffrey.

Rd.10am-5pmbookinguk. 3pm a talk by Dr John Holmes1pm Spirit Collectionbeguninspirits 2pm Treasures of the Archives 3pm Treasures of

the Buckland Collection. D (public areasfullyaccessible; call01865282537aboutaccess to collections) (30)

New Road Baptist Church, Bonn Square, 10am-5pm. Charming 18th-century galleried church in the heart of the city. ComeandfindoutabouttheoriginsofBaptistsonthissiteandinOxford.D (31)

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us for refreshments and the opportunity to learn about our exciting work in translational medicine: turning basic science into clinical advances. Tours at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm (Also Sun) of the new research building, the Target Discovery Institute,booking essential. D

Old Fire Station, 40 George St, 10am-4pm. (Also Sun) Explore behindthescenesattheOldFireStation, includingour own hidden spire. Visit our stunning exhibition which is part of this year’s PhotographyOxford Festival. Cafeopen. D(exceptBalconiesandLoftroom)(33)

Oxford Brookes University, Headington Campus, OX3 0BP.10am-5pm. Learn more about the outstanding educationalist, JohnHenryBrookes,and tourhisnamesake multi-award-winning building. Toursstart on the hour, last tour at 4pm. 12pm Talk -LocalauthorBryanBrowngivesatasteofhisupcomingbiographyofJohnHenryBrookes.11am-3pm bringthekidsandjoininthefamilyfunactivities.Refreshments.D, FA

Oxford Bus Company, Broad St, 10am-4pm. Oxford Bus Company andOxfordBrookesUniversitywillbeinBroadStwithoneoftheirbrandnew, environmentally-friendly Brookes buses. Free giveaways andsee inside the bus. D, FA (34)

Oxford Bus Museum, Bonn Square, 10am-4pm. Free vintage bus ridesFor timetable and bus stops see www.oxfordbusmuseum.org.uk. FA (35)

Oxford Castle Quarter, New Rd, 10am-5pm. (Also Sun) Drop in tours of complex, Malmaison tours (former CHemIstrY DepArtment

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prison), mound tours, archaeological digs. OxfordCastleUnlocked. Experienceprisonlife through the ages with our gaolers: booking essential www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk O3 Gallery, 11am-4pm. See inside formerCWingpartof18th-centuryprison now an art gallery. Take part in our special Oxford Open Doors Creation Station; children and adults alike are welcome to add their insights and impressions of Oxford to our map. D (Nowheelchair access to mound) FA (36)

Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Marston Rd. Tours 1-3pm. (Also Sun) See the development of this beautiful new building, which blends the traditional architectural features of Oxford

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Oxford Martin School, 34 Broad Street.Newlyrestoredin2013, theOldIndianInstituteBuildingnowhousestheOxfordMartinSchool. Discover stunning Indian carvings andglorious C19th architecture perfectly balancedwithsympatheticC21stdesign. Hearabouttheworkbeingdonebyover300researchersonsome of the most pressing global issues. Tours only, booking essential see www.oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk D (39)

Oxford Oratory Church, 25 Woodstock Rd, 8am-7.30pm. (Also Sun) Church (1875) by Joseph AloysiusHansom.Newlibraryandparishcentre(2013)withafinegalleriedroom(AnthonyDelaruearchitect)Mass10am&6.30pm.D (40)

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✁Oxfordshire County Council, County Hall, Old County Court room, New Rd, 11am-4pm. (Also Sun)OldCountyHall the formerCountyCourts of Oxford. Imposing building builtin1841. SeetheCourtRoomwithitsgrimtunnel to Prison. Try your hand at Toad in the Hole (Pub game) raising funds forOxfordPreservation Trust. Outside Meet the Military, displays, demos and theWaterlooBand.Tea,Coffee.D partial (steps) FA (42)

Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen Rd, OX4 1RE, 10am-4pm. (Also Sun) Backstagetoursonthehourandfamilyfriendlyactivities throughout the day. Cafe open. Kidsmenuavailable.Boxoffice01865812150D, FA

Pembroke College, 1-5pm. Lecture 2.30pm. Pichette Auditorium: Professor Adrian Gregory “Why write another book about the First World War?” FarthingsCafé.ArtGalleryopenandlimitedaccesstothelibrary (Also Sun). D (43)

Pitt Rivers Museum volunteer-ledtours,2.30pm & 3.15pm. Introducingthehistoryof the Museum and some of its highlights. Tourslast20minutes.JustturnupD (44)

Private 20th Century Art Collection, Iffley, 11am. (Also Sun) TourofworksbyBenNicholson,DavidJones,WinifredNicholsonandother19th&20thcenturyartists.Bookingessential.

Quaker Meeting House, 43 St Giles, 10am-12.30pm and 2-5pm. TranquilgardenandrefurbishedMeetingHouse(withspecial green credentials), exhibition (in Grade 2*Library):Quaker service in WW1 -Friendsambulance,reliefworketc.D (45)

Queen’s College, High St, 11am-4pm. (Also Sun) Visit the magnificent Chapel andHallofthisrenownedOxfordCollegefoundedin1341. ViewthefineBaroquearchitectureintheFrontQuadandCloisters.D (steps at front, ask at Porters’ lodge for level rear access) (46)

Radcliffe Observatory Quarter, Mathematical Institute, Woodstock Road. Designed by RafaelViñoly Architects.Tours of this stunning building 10am, 11am, & 12pm.Firstcome,firstserved.D (47)

Radcliffe Humanities (old Radcliffe Infirmary building), Woodstock Road, 10am-3pm. Visit the recently refurbished old Radcliffe Infirmary building(opened in 1770), now home to RadcliffeHumanities, includingTORCH-TheOxfordResearch Centre in the Humanities. Self-guided tours of the building and information about TORCH research from the teamavailable throughout the day. www.torch.ox.ac.uk D (47)

Regent’s Park College, Pusey St. Tours at 10am and 12pm. Showcasing the treasures of The Angus Library and the College - thenational collection forBaptisthistory, including nonconformist history. Bookingessential.D partial (48)

Real Tennis Court, Merton College, Merton St, 11am-3pm. Demonstrations of the sport on the hour, the ancestor of modern tennis, at the second oldest court in the world. (49)


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Register Office, Tidmarsh Lane, 4-5.30pm. A tourof the groundfloorofthe building including the ceremony room, view some of the historic records. D (50)

Ruskin Hall, Dunstan Rd, Old Headington, OX3 9BZ, 2pm-4.30pm. (Also Sun) Explore College buildings andsee the splendid redevelopment (2012) andthe walled garden with listed ‘crinkle crankle’ wall. InformationonReturn-to-learncourses,students’workondisplay,refreshmentsinCafé.

Saïd Business School, Frideswide Square. 11am. Guided tour of this iconic modern building & gardens.Informationonarchaeologyof site (RewleyAbbey) and architecture. First come, firstserved. D (51)

SS Mary & John Church, Cowley Rd, OX4 1UR, 10am-6pm. (Also Sun) Information on this notable church, whosefirstvicarwasFatherBenson.(BluePlaqueonStStephen’sHouse, MarstonSt).Wildlifeandlocal history trails through the churchyard. D(partial) FA

St Alban the Martyr Church, OX4 3AH, 10am-6pm. (Also Sun) A 20thcenturygem. DoorcarvingofangelsbyJohnHenryBrookes;StationsoftheCrossbyEricGill. D

St Barnabas Church, Cardigan St, Jericho, 10am-6pm. (Also Sun) One of thefinestVictorianchurchesinOxford. Guidebooks and refreshments available. (52)

St Catherine’s College, Manor Road, OX1 3UJ. 10am, tour of Arne Jacobsen’s modernist College. Visit the

buildings and gardens, and see parts of the Collegethatarenotusuallyopentovisitors.Bookingessential. [email protected](53)

St Edmund Hall, Queens Lane, 12-4pm. VisittheOldDiningHall, ChapelandLibrary which was formerly the Church ofSt Peter-in-the-East built around 1140 byRobert D’Oilly, NB visits to the library insmall groups. D (partial) (54)

St Francis of Assisi Church, The Slade/Hollow Way, OX3 7JP, 10am-5pm. Church opened in 1931,on landdonatedbyLordNuffield. Uniquepainted beams depicting scenes from the lifeofStFrancisandhangingcross.D

St Frideswide Church, Botley Rd, OX2 0BL, 10am-5pm. Grade II*Victorian Church which contains the doorcarvedbytherealAlice-AliceLiddell. Music,refreshments. D(&loo)

St Hugh’s College, St Margaret’s Road, 10am-4pm. Visit College andone of the prettiest gardens in Oxford. D(partial) (55)

St James, Beauchamp Lane, OX4 3LF, 10am-5pm. Early Normanchurch. Former church of Fr Benson.Former garrison churchofOx andBucksLt Inf. Early scratch sun-dials, Saxon font,memorial plaques to fallen of Ox and Bucks Lt Inf. Fine organ rescuedfromStMartin’schurchatCarfax. Uniquereredos screen. Talks and tours 12 & 3pm. D (side door)

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South Central Ambulance Service, Oxfordshire County Council, County Hall, New Rd, 11am-4pm. Comeandseeinsideanambulanceandtheequipmentwecarry. (59)

Story Museum, Pembroke St. Free child-friendly activities:11am-1pm & 2-4pm. Drop-in handprintingdemonstrations: Print a keepsake on the Bodleian’s antique presses. On the hour 10am-4pm (exc. 1pm) Our story Heritage 15-minute illustrated talk on thehistory of the Story Museum buildings and site. Age5+D, FA (60)

Join OPT and make Join OPT and make a positive difference to a positive difference to Oxford.Oxford.University Church of St Mary the Virgin, High St, 10.30am-4.30pm. ExplorethebeautifulUniversityChurchandlearnaboutitshistory. Embroideryandbell-ringing activities for children. Guided tours foradults(Firstcome, firstserved)D (ramps; steps to Old Library) FA (61)

Wadham College, Parks Rd, 9am-1pm. (AlsoSun)VisittheChapelandmaingarden of this College built 1610–13 bymastermason,WilliamArnold.D (62)

Wesley Memorial Church, New Inn Hall Street, 10am-3pm. Visit the church and its origin, together with a brief history of theWesleysinOxfordandtheformationofthe Methodist movement. D (63)

Westgate Centre, 11am & 2pm. Guided tour behind the scenes of the shopping centre, discuss future plans. Booking essential:[email protected](64)

Wild Oxford, 2pm. (AlsoSun)EntrancetoRivermeadNaturePark, RivermeadRoad,RosehillOX44UPTourthereserveandfindout about pond/woodland/fen restoration work.ApartnershipbetweenBBOWNTandOxfordCityCouncil.

Wolfson College, Linton Rd, 12-4.30pm. (Also Sun) Stroll in the secluded riversidegardensofthisCollegedesignedbyPowell and Moya. D (65)

Walk: Oxford Railways, Past Present & Future, 10.30am. Historyand future development of the Railwaysin Oxford with David Mather former local railwaymanager.Bookingessential.

Walk: Hidden and forgotten histories in East Oxford, 11am. Discover a nineteenth century streetscape and the hidden histories of an east Oxford suburb with local historian, Dr Annie Skinner. Bookingessential.

Walk: Medieval Jewish Quarter, 11am. (Also Sun) Join Jewish historian, PamManix, foraninsightintothislittle-knownaspectofOxford’sMedievalHistory. Bookingessential.

Walk: Oxford Canal Heritage Trail, 2pm. Celebrate the completionof the Oxford Canal HeritageTrail. Localhistorian and author Mark Davies will explain the background and historical and literary importance of the 18th-century OxfordCanalandriver.Somesteps.


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Sunday 14th SeptemberBalliol Historic Collections Centre, St Cross Church, St Cross Rd, 12-4pm. (Also Sat) One of the oldest buildings in the city ofOxford (chancel from 1180)wonderfully restored to house eight centuries of Balliol archives, its medieval manuscripttreasures and rich modern paper collections. See display boards on the building and Balliol’s Collections, leaflet for self-guidedtour, staffonhandtoanswerquestionsaboutStCrossChurchandthehistoriccollections.ExhibitionabouttheBalliol Boys’ Club and WW1. D (wheelchair access via north door, ramp between nave and chancel) (2)

Bartlemas Chapel, lane alongside 271 Cowley Rd, OX4 2AJ, 1-6pm. (Also Sat) One of Oxford’s hidden gems, thisGrade 1listed14thcenturyChapelwasoriginallypartoftheearlierStBartholomew’sleperhospital.(Nocaraccessupthelane)

Blackwell’s, 50 Broad St. Tours at 11.30am, 12.30pm, & 2pm. (Also Sat)Atourthrough135yearsofBlackwell’sBookshop. Our literary heritage includesconnectionswithC.S. Lewis, JohnBetjeman,J.R.R. Tolkien among others. See inside the“Gaffer’s Office” -thestudyusedbySirBasilBlackwell. Booking essential 01865 333602oremail:[email protected] (4)



Bodleian Library, Broad Street, 11am-5pm (last entry 4.30pm). Enjoy a chance to see the Divinity School,ConvocationHouseandChancellor’sCourt.These magnificent historic rooms still playan important part in the ceremonial life of theUniversity. ExhibitionThe Great War: Personal Stories from Downing Street to the Trenches.10%discountintheBodleianShop.D (ramps) (66)

Brasenose College, Frewin Hall Annexe, St Michael’s Street, 1-4pm. Enjoy our gardens an oasis of calm in the citycentre. Leaflet on Frewin Hall, an AugustinianPrioryin1430, apoorhouseforOxfordCityin1560,aplaceofstudyforPrinceofWales(EdwardVII)in1859andnowBrasenoseundergraduateaccommodationsince1946. D (67)

OPT - creating and OPT - creating and encouraging public encouraging public access. access. Campion Hall, Brewer St, 10.30-12.30pm. (Also Sat ) Visit the gardens and smallbutexquisitebuildingdesignedbyLutyens(1936),runbytheSocietyofJesus. (6)

Carfax Tower, Carfax, 10am-5pm. CitySightseeingOxford inviteyou toclimbthis much loved city centre landmark for wonderful views over the city. The tower is allthatremainsofthe13thcenturyChurchof St Martin. (68)

City of Oxford College, Oxpens Road, 10am-4pm. (AlsoSat)BeoneofthefirsttotourourbrandnewsixmillionpoundOxfordLifestyleCentreintheheartofOxford

atCityofOxfordCollege.Gym,fitness, hairandbeauty, food and drink all in one central location with riverside views. D (9)

Commonwealth War Graves, Botley Cemetery, North Hinksey Lane, OX2 9SG. 10-4pm. Self-guidedtours, with information provided on the history of the cemetery and the War Graves Commission. D

Conduit House, North Hinksey, 2-4pm. The Conduit House, built 1617over a shallow well, to take clean water from thespringsatNorthHinkseytotheCarfaxConduit, afountaininthecitycentre. LocatedofftrackleadingfromHarcourtHill.

Corpus Christi Barge, Meadow Lane, Donnington Bridge, 11-6pm. Former college barge, now an enchantinghouseboat with exhibition and information. FA

Cyclox WWI Bike Ride, 9.15-11.30am. Gently paced twelve-mile ride,some off-road, regular stops. Oxford’s WWI - on wheels! From explosiveresearchtodashingpilotsandmore!Bookingessential.

East Oxford Community Classics Centre, Cheney School, OX3 7QH, 10am-2pm. (IrisProjectinassociationwiththeUniversityofOxford.)VisitourClassicsCentre and see our mosaic, library andcollection of original artefacts. Make a mask ofamythicalcreature!Refreshments.D, FA

Exeter College, Turl St, 10am-4pm. (Also Sat) Chapel, the rarely-openFellows’ Garden and Dining Hall (lattersubject to change). Look out for the


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Experimental Psychology Dept, 9 South Parks Road, 10am-4pm. (Also Sat) the Cognitive neuropsychology Centre Demonstrations and talks all day: helping the recovery of stroke survivors, the newest diagnostic screens for dementia. learn how to keepmentallyfit! (12)

Fire Station, Rewley Rd, 9-5pm. (Also Sat ) Bring the children to see fire enginesandfindoutwhathappensatthestationandappliancebay, demos&displaysofequipmentandfiresafetyandwiderwork.D, FA (13)

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Florence Park Estate 80th Birthday, Community Centre, Cornwallis Road, Oxford OX4 3NH, 10am-2pm. (Also Sat) Start here for a trail of creativity round beautiful estate of ‘same but different’ homes (music, teas, crafts, gardens); exhibition about the estate in context of 1930sarchitecture. Selectionfrom‘80storiesfor80years’. Don’t forget to see the blue plaquewhere Ronnie Barker spent his formativeyears:23ChurchCowleyRoad.

Harris Manchester College Chapel, 1.30-5.30pm. A Pre-Raphaelite jewel:125-year-old chapel with stained-glasswindows designed by Edward Burne-JonesandcreatedbythefirmofWilliamMorris. DrJonWhiteley(AshmoleanMuseum)willgive

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BridgeofSighs. Tea 3-5pm served in the Halldatingfromthe1570s.D partial (16)

Holywell Cemetery, St Cross Rd (behind St Cross Church), 2-5pm. (Also Sat) Guided tours of this cemetery to see the graves of many famous and interesting OxfordpeopleincludingKennethGrahame,authorofTheWindintheWillows, aswellastheflora and faunaof this beautifulwildlifereserve. Leaflets. Activities for accompaniedchildren. D, FA (17)

Holywell Manor, Manor Rd, 12-4pm. (Also Sat) Visit the wonderful gardens of the 16th c. farmhouse, now Balliol’s graduatecentre. D (some uneven paving) (18)

Jam Factory, 27 Park End St, 10am-10pm. Visit the old FrankCooperMarmalade factory now a gallery, restaurant & bar. Entrance in Hollybush Row. Talk 5pm, Beer, Sausages and Marmalade Oxford foodanddrinkinthe19thCentury. (21)

Jesus College, Turl Street, 2-4.30pm. (AlsoSat)Visitthequad, chapelanddininghallofthischarmingTudorCollege.D partial (22)

Keble College, Parks Road, 12-6pm. (AlsoSat)ControversialVictoriangothicredbrick complex with striking modern additions and attractive gardens. Cream teas in thedining hall. D access to the dining hall for wheelchair users is via a different entrance, on the day please check with the lodge porters. (23)

Lady Margaret Hall, Norham Gardens, 12-5pm. LMHwasbornin1879asthefirstcollegetoadmitwomen. Buildingsfromthe1800s, 1900sandfromthiscentury

willbeopen, refreshmentsavailable. Enjoyoneof the most beautiful college gardens in the city with riverside walks. D (70)

Lincoln College, Turl St, 11am-5pm. (AlsoSat)Foundedin1427byRichardFleming, Bishop of Lincoln, its comparativepoverty in past centuries means that much original pattern and fabric can still be seen, with many interiors almost unaltered. See the medieval Hall (1436-7) and Chapel (1629-31), theCollegeLibrary, inthebeautiful18thcformerAllSaintsChurch. FrontQuad, ChapelQuad, and Grove open. D groundfloor, (noaccess to reading room in Library) (25)

LMS Swingbridge, Rewley Road, 2-4pm. (AlsoSat)Comeandhearabout Oxford PreservationTrust’s plans to restore this important reminder of Oxford’s industrial heritage. (26)

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Magdalen College, High St, 12-6.30pm. (Also Sat) Visit the magnificentgardens, DeerPark, AddisonWalk(riversidewalk), Chapel and Hall of this famousOxford College founded in 1458. 3pmwell-knownorganpiecesplayedbyassistantorganist Thomas Allery (Bach, Elgar andMendelssohn). Old Kitchen and RiversideTerrace open for light lunches and afternoon teas. D, FA (27)

Magdalen College School, by the Plain Roundabout, 12-4pm. Gardens only. Stroll through the beautiful school gardensbridges.Teas. D,

Magdalen Road Studios, Magdalen Road, OX4 1RE. 11am-5pm. Tour 1pm. (AlsoSat)Former lampshade& lightbulbfactory.Visit24ArtistStudiosinoneEastOxford arts venue. Photography, Portraits, Installation, Paint, CeramicsandVisualArtists.FILAMENT 14 hosts Evolving Graphic ArtprojectbyHelenCauvyFoster. Dropinandmeettheartistsintheirstudiosorjoinatourat 1pmon Saturday and Sunday -meet atfront entrance. D (partial)

Museum of Oxford and Town Hall, St Aldates. (Also Sat) Discover the TownHall’s hidden history as a military hospital with Tours 1pm & 2.30pm. First come, first served. Special self-guidedfamily trails of theTown Hall and Explore


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Museum of Natural History, Parks Rd.10am-5pm, including 2-4pm Family Friendly Sunday. (Also Sat) BrilliantProfessorBucklandTrail.D, FA (30)

Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine, NDM Research Building, Old Road Campus, OX3 7BN, Tours at 1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm of new research building, the Target Discovery Institute,bookingessential(AlsoSat)

Old Fire Station, 40 George St, 12-4pm. (AlsoSat)Explorebehindthescenesat the Old Fire Station, including our ownhidden spire. Visit our beautiful shop and stunning exhibition which is part of this year’s PhotographyOxfordFestival. Cafeopen. D(exceptBalconiesandLoftroom)(33)

Oriel College, 10am-4pm. Opening its doorsforthefirsttimeinthreeyears; seeourwonderful Hall with the largest oil paintingof theQueen (ourVisitor). Wander throughour Box andChampany’s Roomswith theircollection of paintings. Stroll around front quadandsecondquad.D (stairstoHall)(72)

Osler McGovern Centre, 13 Norham Gardens (Green Templeton College), 2-4pm. Appointed Regius Professor ofMedicine in 1905, Sir William Osler, oneof the greatest physicians in the history of medicine, established13NorhamGardensasa source of inspiration for students, physicians and scientists from all over the world. ProfessorRyanwill be leading tours aroundthis remarkable residence. Booking essential:[email protected] (73)


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Oxford Bus Company, Broad St, 10am-4pm. (Also Sat) Oxford BusCompanyandOxfordBrookesUniversitywillbe inBroadStwithoneof theirbrandnew,environmentally-friendly Brookes buses. Therewill be free merchandise giveaways, as well as the opportunity to look around inside the bus andhaveyourquestionsanswered.D, FA (34)

Oxford Brookes University, Headington Campus, OX3 0BP. 10am-5pm. Explore the multi-award-winning John Henry Brookes Building withtours on the hour, last tour at 4pm. Visit theWorld Press 2014, Panos and Homeexhibitions as part of Photography Oxford Festival.Refreshments.D

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Osney Lock Hydro-electric scheme, West Oxford Community Centre, Botley Road, Oxford OX2 0BT. 2-4pm. Meet the team behind the first community owned hydro scheme onthe Thames; then visit the site of the hydro and help us shape our plans to use the site to share our community’s centuries old relationship with the Thames.

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Oxford Oratory Church, 25 Woodstock Rd, 8am-7.30pm. (Also Sat) Church (1875) by Joseph AloysiusHansom. New library and parish centre(2013)with a fine galleried room (AnthonyDelaruearchitect)JoinusMass 8am (Latin), 9.30am (sungEnglish), 11am, (sung Latin), vespers 5.30pm, mass 6.30pm D (40)

Oxford Preservation Trust, 10 Turn Again Lane, 2-4pm. Garden open. Come and relax in our secret citygarden (with its own ancient city wall).Refreshmentsanddisplay. (75)

Oxfordshire County Council, County Hall, Old County Court rooms, New Rd,11am-4pm. FormerCounty Courts built in 1841. Come andseetheCourtRoomwithitsgrimtunnelto

Prison.TryyourhandatToadintheHole(Pubgame) raising funds for Oxford Preservation Trust.Tea, Coffeeavailable.D partial(Holdingcells has steep steps) FA (42)

Painted Room, Cornmarket St. Tours from 9.30am-12.30pm. Bookingessential01865251022.Aremarkablypreserved hidden gem with Shakespearean connections. Formerly theofficesofOxfordPreservationTrust.(12+)(76)

Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen Rd, OX4 1RE, 10am-6pm. (Also Sat) Backstage tours on the hour and familyfriendly activities throughout the day. Cafeopen for light refreshments, lunches and teas. Kidsmenuavailable. Lasttoursandactivitiesstartat4pm. Boxoffice01865812150D, FA


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Pembroke College, 1.30pm-4.30pm. See the newest bridge in Oxford and ‘Meet the Pembroke Fellows’ at anopen forum Question Time session 2–3pm; Farthings Café serving Pembrokecream teas all afternoon. D (See Sat for WWIlecture)(43)

Private 20th Century Art Collection, Iffley, 10.30am. (Also Sat) TourofworksbyBenNicholson,DavidJones,WinifredNicholsonandother19th&20thcenturyartists.Bookingessential.

Queen’s College, High St, 11am-4pm. (AlsoSat)VisitthemagnificentChapelandHall of this renownedOxfordCollegefounded in 1341. View the fine Baroque

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St Alban the Martyr Church, OX4 3AH, 1pm-4pm. (AlsoSat)A20thcenturygem. Door carvingof angelsby JohnHenryBrookes;StationsoftheCrossbyEricGill.D

St Barnabas Church, Cardigan St, Jericho, 12-6pm. (Also Sat) One of the finestVictorian churches in Oxford. Guidebooks&refreshments.D (52)

St Clement’s Church, Marston Rd, OX4 1BG. 2-6pm. The main interior of this19thCneo-romanesqueGradeII*listedbuildingwillbeopen. Freelightrefreshments.D (ramp to side, loos)

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St Michael at the North Gate Church, Cornmarket St, 12-5.30pm. (Also Sat) Visit Oxford’s ancient CityChurch and climb its Saxon tower forwonderful views of the ‘dreaming spires’. Tower admission is free for the Open Doors Weekend(donationswelcome).Seeinsideaworking clock mechanism and the cell door of Cranmer, Ridley & Latimer imprisonedhere. D (not to tower), FA (56)

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St Sepulchres Cemetery, Walton Street, 2-4pm.Huntdownyourancestors,findmemorialsto First World War fallen and and some famous Oxford names from the past in this delightful Victorian cemetery. Self guided trail & information from theFriendsofStSepulchres.D (partial) (78)

Sheldonian Theatre, Broad St, 10am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm). Visit the Magnificent Ceremonial Hall ofthe University of Oxford designed bySir Christopher Wren and climb to theCupolatogetfantasticviewsovertheCity.There will be a talk in the morning and the afternoon and we culminate the day with performance by the Pavlova String Quintet. D (staircases) (79)

Somerville College, Woodstock Rd,10am-4pm. Fellows Garden. Accessand guided ascent to new accommodation towerwith view of ROQ site. Exhibition onSomerville in the War, Vera Brittain display, and marking Shakespeare’s 450thanniversary. D (noaccesstoROQtower) (80)

Ultimate Picture Palace, Cowley Rd, Oxford OX4 1BN, 1.30-3.30pm. Watch a documentary about Oxford’sindependent cinema followed by a short talk by the owner about the recent improvements and repairs to the grade II listed building.The bar will be open for drinks and snacks. Doors open at 1.30pm, film starts at 2.00pm. D (partial)

Wadham College, Parks Rd, 9am-1pm. (AlsoSat)Visit theChapel andmaingarden of this College built 1610–13 bymastermason,WilliamArnold.D (62)

Westgate Centre, 11am & 2pm. Guided tour behind the scenes of the shoppingcentre, discussfutureplans. [email protected](64)

Wild Oxford, 10am. (also Sat, different venue) Entrance to Lye Valley NatureReserve, 169The Slade, Headington OX37HP. Find out about the unique history oftheLyeValleyandtheWildOxfordproject,apartnershipbetweenFriendsofLyeValley,BBOWNT&OxfordCityCouncil.

Wolfson College, Linton Rd, 12-4.30pm. (Also Sat) Stroll in the secluded riversidegardensofthisCollegedesignedbyPowellandMoyaandenjoytypicalscenesofOxfordpuntersontheCherwell.D (65)


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Oxford’s neighbourhoodrestaurant & bar

Gee’s Restaurant & Bar, 61 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6PE01865 553540 [email protected] www.gees-restaurant.co.uk

Open all day every day from brunch until lateExpress lunch 2 courses £13.00

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www.oxford-hotels-restaurants.co.uk

“the best place to stay in this great seatof learning and city of dreaming spires.”

FIONA DUNCAN, THE SUNDAY TELEGRAPH, MAY 2014


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QUOD BRASSERIE TERRACE & BAR 92–94 High Street Oxford OX1 4BN Tel 01865 202505OLD BANK HOTEL TERRACE & BAR 91-94 High Street Oxford OX1 4BN Tel 01865 799599

GEE’S RESTAURANT TERRACE & BAR 61 Banbury Road Oxford OX2 6PE Tel 01865 553540OLD PARSONAGE HOTEL TERRACE & BAR 1 Banbury Road Oxford OX2 6NN Tel 01865 310210

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OxfOrd Castle Quarter suppOrting OxfOrdOpen dOOrs

Discover hidden histories. See the untouched prison cells in their original state and compare them with the converted cells at Malmaison. Go underground to see the Crypt, the Punishments Cells and the Well Chamber inside the Mound. With Children

and Family Trails and the chance to dig for treasure, there is plenty to do and see.

Why not stay a while and enjoy a drink, or a meal – various discounts on offer.

Explore the architecture, archaeology, and history with the experts and learn something about the wider development of the West End. Tours take place throughout the weekend – no need to book - see Pages 20 and 39 for further details.


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