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12 -13 September 2015 explore your city!

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Oxford Preservation Trust and Oxford University welcome you to our annual Festival of Oxford, a weekend when we celebrate the city – its places, spaces and most of all its people. Oxford Open Doors 2015 • Experience the rich history of University and College buildings & learn about the research within • Celebrate 150 years of Oxford Brookes University • Look out for this year’s theme ‘Books, Libraries & Printing’ • Discover Oxford Building Excellence see some of the city’s best new buildings and meet the the teams behind them. With thanks to Beard Construction. Oxford Open Doors is free with thanks to our partners, volunteers, supporters and the places and people who open their doors. See page 23-26 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.

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A special thanks to: The Gresswell Environment Trust, St Michael’s and All Saints Charities.

The theme of this year’s Open Doors weekend gets right to the heart of the University’s activities, with a focus on its libraries and books. The jewel in this year’s crown must be the recently reopened Weston Library, with its wonderful open spaces and collections. I hope you will enjoy visiting the Weston Library as well as some of the other treasures in Oxford that are not always open to the public. Professor Andrew Hamilton,Vice-Chancellor, University of Oxford

Oxford Open Doors 2015 is a wonderful invitation to explore Oxford’s old and new spaces and share in their stories all made the more special by the people involved. Thank you to everyone for making it possible. Debbie Dance, Director Oxford Preservation Trust

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Guide All access and activities listed here are free of charge. (There may be charges for refreshments and other activities not listed here.) Venues are listed alphabetically by day. City centre venues are numbered. Map on page 47 (city centre venues only).

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Books, Libraries & Printing - Oxford Building Excellence - Oxford Preservation Trust FA - Family-friendly Activities D - Disabled access (6) - Example map location

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Some activities must be pre-booked. Booking period 17 August - 7 September (12 noon) via our website www.oxfordpreservation.org.uk or as indicated. Check for changes & new events at www.oxfordpreservation.org.uk before you plan your weekend.

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NB Meet the Oxford Preservation Trust team at our hub at Bonn Square and Broad Street. Join us - see our members offer on page 23. Find us on Facebook, twitter and flickr @oxprestrust#OxfordOpenDoors Members of the public take part in ‘Oxford Open Doors 2015’ at their own risk. Children under 14 must be accompanied by an adult. Contact Oxford Preservation Trust or the venue directly for any queries regarding access (D where applicable). For further info 01865 242918 or email info@ oxfordpreservation.org.uk.

The Ashmole Bestiary, Bodleian Library

Photography by: KT Bruce, Mastan Ebtehaj, Nicholas Read; Copyright: Corpus Christi College, Nuffield Department of Medicine, Luke Hayes, Phil Sills at PS: Unlimited, Bodleian Libraries, University of Oxford, Edith Gollnast Graphic Design: Sophie Durand

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EVENTS

Events – some highlights across the city…

FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY OPEN DAY Westgate Archaeology - Oxford’s biggest ever archaeological dig! See remains of Greyfriars beneath your feet, meet the Oxford Archaeology team, guided tours, handle finds, see new discoveries. Have-a go at surveying & use microscopes. Souvenir booklet too! Saturday 12th, 10am-4pm, Westgate Archaeological Site

Talk: ‘Turning the page – the evolution of the book’ Angus Phillips, Director of the Oxford International Centre for Publishing Studies, Oxford Brookes University Thursday 10th, 7pm Norrington Rooms, Blackwell’s, Broad St

OXFORD CASTLE: ‘GEOFFREY OF MONMOUTH & ‘HISTORY OF THE KINGS OF ENGLAND’

RIBA lecture ‘Opening the doors of the Weston Library’ Jim Eyre, Wilkinson Eyre Architects Friday 11th, 5.15pm, lecture theatre, Weston Library

Come & learn more about this famous book and the stories of King Arthur & Camelot’ written at Oxford Castle. Drop-in tours of the Castle, Mound & Malmaison. Site tours with Oxford Castle Unlocked. ‘Cars at the Castle’ (Sun). Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th 11am-4pm

Talk: HISTORY OF OUP Professor WIlliam Whyte, St John’s College Sunday 13th, 2pm, lecture theatre, Weston Library

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The Waterloo Band & Bugles of the Rifles (Abingdon) INTERACTIVE SCIENCE FAIR

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Celebrating Oxford Brookes University at 150 A play ‘Educating Oxford ‘ Flintlock Theatre Fast-paced & fun - telling the story of Oxford Brookes’ 150 years of history (30mins) Saturday 12th, 12pm, JHB lecture theatre, John Henry Brookes Building

Scientists explain their research with fun activities for all ages Saturday & Sunday, 10am-4pm, NDM Research Building, Old Road Campus, OX3 7BN

Saturday 12th, 12-1.30pm, (with interval), Town Hall, St Aldates PAVLOVA WIND QUINTET A mix of light classics & popular music a great way to end the weekend! Sunday 13th, 4pm, Sheldonian Theatre ORGAN RECITALS IN THE CHAPEL Classic and well-known works, performed by assistant organist Alex Berry (Sat) & the College organ scholar, Anna Lapwood (Sun), Saturday 12th & Sunday 13th, 3pm, Magdalen College Chapel

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Venues Thursday 10th September

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Blackwell’s, 50 Broad St. Norrington Room. Talk 7pm, ‘Turning the page – the evolution of the book’, Angus Phillips Director of The Oxford International Centre for Publishing Studies, Oxford Brooks University. (4) Maltby’s the Bookbinders, Horspath Trading Centre, Pony Road, OX4 2RD. Tours 10.30am & 1.45pm. Maltby’s was established in 1834 and uses traditional materials, tools & knowledge; to bind and restore books for individuals and libraries. Booking essential. Museum of Oxford, Oxford Town Hall, 2-4pm. Memory Lane-Memories of the Printing Industry in Oxford. A themed reminiscence group for older people, led by Reminiscence Officer in the Heritage Learning Centre just turn up. More info tel 01865 252795. (28)

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Osney Mill, Mill St, OX2 OAN. Tour 11am. Visit Osney Mill site, the remains of Osney Abbey built in 1410, the Archimedes Screw that powers the site, the restored Mill and marina. Booking essential.

Open all day every day from brunch until late Express lunch 2 courses £13.50 No need to book

Gee’s Restaurant & Bar, 61 Banbury Road, Oxford OX2 6PE 01865 553540 info@gees-restaurant.co.uk www.gees-restaurant.co.uk

Oxford University Press, Walton St. Tours 11am & 2pm. Visit the museum and archive of Oxford’s oldest printing press and the world’s largest university press. Booking essential. D Oxfordshire County Council Emergency Planning Unit, Woodeaton Manor, Woodeaton, OX3 9GU. Tour 5pm. See the cold war bunker, now home to the Emergency Planning Unit and find out about past and present work carried out here.

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Friday 11th September Bagley Croft (Oxford Architects LLP), Hinksey Hill, Oxford, OX1 5BS. 2-5pm. Large Victorian House in mature grounds, formerly the home of the Gillman Family, now the offices of an architectural practice.Tours and history of the house.2:15pm, 3.15pm and 4.15pm. Just turn up. BBC Oxford, 269 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7DW. Tours 10am2pm. Visit BBC Radio Oxford and South Today TV news to see how we broadcast to Oxfordshire - and maybe even appear on air yourself! Booking essential.

THE GLADSTONE LINK, PURCELL Booking essential 01865 323765 or emergencyplanning@oxfordshire.gov.uk Radcliffe Camera, Gladstone Link & Old Bodleian. Tours 11am & 4pm with Purcells’s Conservation Architects. See recent refurbishment of Grade I building & open access project + info on bringing up heritage buildings to modern standards. Booking essential. D Symm & Company Limited, Osney Mead, Oxford, OX2 0EQ. 9.45am, 11.15am & 2.15pm. Go behind-the-scenes in the Axtell Perry Symm workshop and see natural limestone being worked by machine and by hand for constructions projects for this company celebrating 200 years of craftsmanship in 2015. Booking Essential. Age 14+

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Bodleian Law Library. Tours 3pm & 5pm. The largest law library in the UK, housed in a landmark modern building by Leslie Martin and Colin St John Wilson, completed in 1964 and now listed at Grade II*. Booking essential. Age 11+ (5) Cherwell Boat House, 50 Bardwell Rd, 10am-12pm. A celebration of the art of punting at this authentic working Edwardian boat house and long-established fine dining restaurant on the River Cherwell. Test your punting skills with a free half hour trial with Boathouse staff onside to give expert tips and advice.

John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford Biomedical Research Centre. Tours 4pm & 5.30pm. Hear how the pioneering work of 2 physicians working in the C17th revolutionised our understanding of how blood flows to and around the brain. Learn how this has shaped our innovative research and treatment for a range of vascular disorders. A talk on William Harvey and Thomas Willis’s books will be followed by a tour of the Cardiovascular Clinical Research Facility and the Acute Vascular Imaging Centre. Booking essential OBRCenquiries@ouh.nhs.uk. Maltby’s the Bookbinders, Horspath Trading Centre, Pony Road, OX4 2RD. Tours 10.30am & 1.45pm. Maltby’s was established in 1834 and uses traditional materials, tools & knowledge; to bind and restore books for individuals and libraries. Booking essential. Osney Mill, Mill St, OX2 OAN. Tour 11am. See the remains of Osney Abbey (1410), the Archimedes Screw that powers the site, the restored Mill and marina. Booking essential.

Oxford University Press, Walton St. Friday, 11am.Tour of the museum and archive of Oxford’s oldest printing press and the world’s largest university press. Booking essential. D Purcell Architects Studio, 104 Gloucester Green, 2-5pm. Discover an award-winning architecture practice. Learn about local buildings such as the Radcliffe Camera and The Story Museum, and meet our dedicated heritage experts. Saïd Business School, Frideswide Square. 11am. Tour of this iconic modern building & gardens. Info on archaeology and architecture. First come, first served. D Weston Library, Lecture Theatre, 5.15pm. RIBA Lecture ‘Opening the doors of the Weston Library’ Jim Eyre, Wilkinson Eyre Architects. D (61) Walk Alice’s 150th-anniversary Pictures, Parks and Pleasure, 2pm. Follow in the footsteps of Oxford’s famous children’s author, Lewis Carroll, with local historian & author, Mark J. Davies. Booking essential. OXFORD UNIVERSITY PRESS

Foxcombe Hall The Open University in the South, Boars Hill, OX1 5HR. Tours 11.45am, 12.15pm and 3.30pm. See inside this Ernest George & Yeates country house, stables and laboratory. Remodelled 1898-1902 for Randal, Eighth Earl of Berkeley. Tours of Great hall, Dining room and Library. Booking essential: south-events@open.ac.uk 01865 327000. D (Ground floor)

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JOHN HENRY BROOKES BUILDING IS OPENING ITS DOORS TO CELEBRATE 150 YEARS This year we celebrate 150 years since we started as the Oxford School of Art in 1865. Come along to the John Henry Brookes Building at our Headington Campus on Saturday and Sunday from 12-4pm as we celebrate the history, achievements and future of Oxford Brookes University. WHAT’S ON:  share in our history in the Abercrombie Atrium with the 150th anniversary team  explore the John Henry Brookes Building on your own or join one of the guided tours (starting at 1pm, 2pm and 3pm)  view a selection of treasures from our Library’s Special Collections which will be on display in the entrance to the Library  see the public art, ‘Snapshot Relit’, featuring photographs of those who attended the anniversary launch event at the Ashmolean in March 2014  ask about our green Brookesbus service

Don’t miss Flintlock Theatre, Artists in Residence at Oxford Playhouse, as they present Educating Oxford, an original play telling the story of Oxford Brookes’ 150 years of history. Delivered with Flintlock Theatre’s inimitable high-energy storytelling style, this familyfriendly, 30 minute performance brings the audience to the centre of the stage. 12 noon, Saturday 12 September in John Henry Brookes Lecture Theatre, John Henry Brookes Building, Headington Campus. Book a space at events@brookes.ac.uk

Join us in Oxford city centre for one of two talks from Oxford Brookes academics.

‘Turning the page – the evolution of the book’ Angus Phillips, Head of the School of Arts and Director of the Oxford International Centre for Publishing Studies, talks about how the book is developing in the light of digital and other developments at 7pm on Thursday 10 September in the Norrington rooms at Blackwell’s Oxford, 48-51 Broad Street.

‘Iris Murdoch, unity, difference and late modernity’ Gary Browning, Professor in Political Theory and Associate Dean of Research and Knowledge Exchange in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences will be giving a lecture on Iris Murdoch at 2pm on Sunday 13 September at St Anne’s College. “Our 150th anniversary year has been an extremely exciting one for students and staff at Oxford Brookes and I am delighted to share this with the local community and city visitors over the Oxford Open Doors weekend. “The anniversary year has provided the perfect opportunity to reflect on our achievements and we know that the Oxford community has been a vital part of that success. “I hope you will come along to our vibrant campus and enjoy meeting some of our staff and students throughout this unique and special event.” Vice Chancellor Professor Alistair Fitt

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All Saints’ Church, Nuneham Courtenay, Nuneham Park, 10am5pm. A Gentleman’s folly in a beautiful Thames side setting;This stunning church was built in the 1760s by Solicitor-General Simon Harcourt as part of the Capability Brown landscaped park for Nuneham Park House. (Parking at Global Retreat Centre). Steep hill to church. Ashmolean Museum, Beaumont St, Tour 11am Highlights: Discover our treasures. (Meet Gallery 21). Tour 2-2.45pm. Downstairs in the Cast Gallery, (Meet Gallery 21) Rare chance to visit the cast gallery to learn about the great statues and friezes of Ancient Greece and Rome through the collection. (Stairs) Hands on Coins, 11.30am-3.30pm, Gallery 7. Handle historic coins from different times and places. Just drop-in. Musical performance with singing trio Voice 2-2.30pm Atrium - Shakespearean songs, traditional British music & medieval melodies. D, FA (1) Balliol Historic Collections Centre, St Cross Church, St Cross Rd, 124pm. (Also Sat) Ancient church restored to house 8 centuries of Balliol College’s archives, manuscript & early print special collections. Display boards. Leaflet for selfguided tour, staff on hand for Q & A on building & collections. Exhibition of Algernon Charles Swinburne, C 19th poet, writer & critic. D (2) Bartlemas Chapel, lane alongside 271 Cowley Rd, OX4 2AJ, 10-6pm. (Also Sun) One of Oxford’s hidden gems; this Grade I listed C 14th Chapel was originally part of the earlier St Bartholomew’s leper hospital. (No car access up the lane)

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Bate Collection, Faculty of Music, St Aldate’s, 10am-2pm. One of the finest collections of historical musical instruments in the UK. Highlights include a serpent played at battle of Waterloo, a harpsichord owned by Handel & an unusual theremin. D (ramp to side) (3) Blackwell’s, 50 Broad St. Tours at 11.30am, 12.30pm, & 2pm. (Also Sun) A tour through 135 years of Blackwell’s Bookshop. Our literary heritage includes connections with C.S. Lewis, John Betjeman, J.R.R. Tolkien among others. See inside the “Gaffer’s Office” - the study used by Sir Basil Blackwell. Booking essential 01865 333602 or email: oxford@blackwell.co.uk (4) Bodleian Law Library. Tour 11am. The largest law library in the United Kingdom, housed in a landmark modern building by Leslie Martin and Colin St John Wilson, completed in 1964 and now listed at Grade II*. Booking essential. Age 11+ (5)

Cancer Research UK Oxford Centre & Department of Chemistry, Chemistry Research Lab, South Parks Road, 2pm (subject to change) Panel discussion & interactive Q&A with Dr Geoff Higgins, Professor Chris Schofield with Chair Dr Claire Bloomfield. Find out about local cancer research, from basic science to clinical trials and how it affects national & global research. (8) Central Oxford Mosque, Manzil Way (off Cowley Road), OX4 1DJ, 2-5pm. Discover more about Islam and its history. Rooms on show & display. D Christ Church College, St Aldates. Tours 10am & 11am of Cathedral. Tours, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm of Hall. Christ Church was founded by Henry VIII in 1546 as a unique joint institution of College and Cathedral. Learn about the rich history, magnificent architecture and strong current purpose of the Cathedral and Great Hall. (9)

City of Oxford College, Oxpens Road, 10am-4pm. (Also Sun) Come and explore our new £6m Oxford Lifestyle Centre in the heart of Oxford at City of Oxford College. Gym, fitness, hair & beauty, food & drink with riverside views. D (10) Cognitive Neuropsychology Centre, Experimental Psychology Department, 9 South Parks Rd, 10am-4pm. Find out more about our work on developing diagnostic assessments for dementia and stroke, improving rehabilitation techniques for stroke survivors & how to keep mentally fit! D (11) Corpus Christi College, Merton Street, 11am-4.45pm. Explore the quads & hidden garden & rare opportunity to visit the Hall and Chapel that date from our foundation in 1517. Guided tour of the working library with its 400 year old furniture booking essential. (12)

Brasenose College, Frewin Hall Annexe, St Michael’s St. 1-4pm. An Augustinian Priory in 1430, a poor house for Oxford City in 1560, a place for study for Prince of Wales - Edward VII in 1859 and now Brasenose undergraduate accommodation since 1946. (6) Campion Hall, Brewer St, 10am12pm & 2-4pm. (Also Sun) Outstanding architectural gem by Sir Edward Lutyens, (1936) housing a chapel with decoration by Frank Brangwyn & Charles Mahoney; guided visit (c 30mins) Includes the garden If dry: stairs unavoidable. Run by the Society of Jesus. (7)

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Exeter College, Turl St, 10am4pm. (Also Sun) Chapel & the rarely-open Fellows’ Garden and Dining Hall (latter subject to change). See College’s Antony Gormley sculpture, on the roof in Broad St! D partial (13) Fire Station, Rewley Rd, 10-5pm. Bring the children to see fire engines and find out what happens at the station and appliance bay, demos & displays of equipment and fire safety and wider work. D, FA (14)

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First Church of Christ Scientist, 36A St Giles’, 12-4pm. (Also Sat) The Reading Room will be featuring a rare Subscription Edition of Science and Health with key to the Scriptures by Mary Baker Eddy. The church will be open as usual plus the newly replanted courtyard garden where visitors may sit. D (Sunday School via staircase) (15) Florence Park Estate, Community Centre, Cornwallis Road, Oxford OX4 3NH. 10am-2pm. (Also Sun) Exhbition & homes open. The Community of Florence Park will show off their beautiful 30s houses. Pick up a a map & follow the trail of open doors through the estate.

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Greyfriars St Edmund and Frideswide Roman Catholic Church, 182 Iffley Rd, OX4 1SB. 9.30am-5pm picnics. Self-guided tour of this unusual flint stone Norman style church & Friary garden. The Greyfriars (Franciscan order) were established in Oxford in 1224. (Picnics

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welcome, Tea & coffee provided) & Concert at 12 & 3pm Br. Francis Maple OFMCap. Just turn up. Humanities Institute (old Radcliffe Infirmary building), Woodstock Road, 10am-3pm. Visit the recently refurbished old Radcliffe Infirmary building (opened in 1770), now home to Radcliffe Humanities, including TORCH - The Oxford Research Centre in the Humanities. Self-guided tours of the building & information about TORCH research from the team available throughout the day. www.torch.ox.ac.uk D (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 Oxford people including Kenneth Grahame, author of The Wind in the Willows, as well as the flora and fauna of this beautiful wildlife reserve. Leaflets. Weather permitting harp music & book stall. D, FA (17) Inner Space, 21 Broad St, 11am4pm. Inner space is a meditation centre in a historic building. Free activities on demand: (10 mins-meditations) in the quiet room, virtuescope readings, house tour with information about previous tenants. D (1 step to enter, steep staircase to upper rooms, disabled loo) (18) Institute of Archaeology, Talk 2pm. Dr Janice Kinory, at the Weston Library. Learn more about Oxford past and present using our newly-digitized archive of early photographs. Discover the changing city with the Historic Environment

Image Resource and find out how you can contribute to our research. (61) Ioannou Centre for Classical & Byzantine Studies, 66 St Giles, OX1 3LU. 11am-3.30pm. Drop in to see the centre. Object Handling Session 11. 45am including a chance to handle ancient Athenian pottery on loan from Ashmolean Museum + manuscripts & curiosities from the Beazley Archive. Booking essential kate.delnevo@classics.ox.ac.uk (20) Kellogg College, 60 Banbury Rd, 11am-3pm. One of the newest and largest graduate colleges in the University with over 800 students. The Kellogg site contains a number of Victorian villas, most listed as special architectural or historic interest set within spacious gardens. D (21) Lincoln College, Turl St, 11am5pm. (Also Sun) Founded in 1427 by Richard Fleming, Bishop of Lincoln, its comparative pover ty 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), the College Library, in the beautiful 18th c former All Saints Church. Front Quad, Chapel Quad, and Grove open. D ground floor, (no access to reading room in Library) (22) LMS Swingbridge, Rewley Road, 2-4pm. (Also Sun) Hear about Oxford Preservation Trust’s exciting restoration plans for this unique and nationally important (c.1851) hand-turned railway swing bridge. (23)

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

Magdalen Road Studios, Magdalen Road, OX4 1RE. 11am-5pm. Tour 1pm. (Also Sun) Former lampshade & light bulb factory. Visit 24 Artist Studios. HEIR PROJECT

Photography, Portraits, Installation, Paint, Ceramics and Visual Artists. D (partial) Mansfield College, Mansfield Rd, 2-5pm. Find mythical creatures, flowers and fruit carved into oak bookshelves; the green man between the Library’s stencilled ceiling panels; visit Oxford’s only unconsecrated College Chapel and an Antony Gormley sculpture on the quad. Crypt café and terrace serving light refreshments. D (access to Library via stairs only) (25)

Mathematical Institute, The Andrew Wiles Building, Woodstock Road, 10am-1pm. Designed by Rafael Viñoly Architects. Tours of this stunning building at half hourly intervals between 10am and 1pm. First come, first served. D (26) Museum of History of Science, Broad Street, Tours 11.15am & 12 noon. Guided tour of this unrivalled collection of early scientific instruments and the world’s oldest surviving purpose-built museum (opened in 1683). First come first served. (27) Museum of Oxford & Town Hall, St Aldates, 10am-4.30pm. (Also Sun) Join us for a special opening of The Old Museum in Oxford Town Hall. Fun activities with our Poet in Residence, Paul Lyalls, find out more about the Town Hall when it was the City Library, a concert from the 7th Waterloo Rifles Military Band in the Main Hall, and free tours of the Town Hall at 11am, 2pm & 4pm. Book in 30 minutes before the tour starts. First come, first served. D (28) New College, Holywell St, 11am5pm. Founded in 1379 this famous college has beautiful cloisters and chapel visit Hall the Old Quadrangle Gardens and City Wall. wall. Information sheet in various languages highlighting points of interest. Please enter by the gate in New College Lane. (Partial wheelchair access only.) (Also Sun) (29) Nuffield College, New Rd, 124.30pm. Explore our Grade II Cotswold style, Social Sciences Graduate College. Visit Library, Tower & Chapel + an exhibition on our founder, Lord Nuffield. The National Trust will also join us from ‘’

his home from 1933 until his death in 1963. Join guided tours of our outstanding modern & Contemporary British art work, booking essential levents@nuffield.ox.ac.uk or 01865 278527. Refreshments in Dining Hall & Fellows’ Garden. D (ground floor only) (30) Nuffield Department of Clinical Medicine, NDM Research Building, Old Road Campus, OX3 7BN, 10am4pm. Scientists explain their research at an interactive science fair, with fun activities for all ages. Target Discovery Institute (where scientists research potential drug and therapy targets) tours (1pm, 2pm, 3pm & 4pm). Tour booking essential (Also Sun) O3 Gallery, Oxford Castle, New Rd, 11am-4pm. ‘Creation Station’ map by local illustrator Josh Rose. Collect your chalk from the gallery and add real, historical and fictional happenings to our chalkboard map of the city. FA (31) Old County Court room, New Rd, 11am-4pm. (Also Sun) See the Court Rooms and Council Chamber with its grim tunnel to Oxford Prison. Teas & Homemade Cakes raising funds for local Cancer Charity. Outside Meet the Army Based in Abingdon, A Company 7 Rifles is the heritage unit of the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry formerly at Cowley Barracks. Meet Reserve Infantry, Medical, Intelligence personnel & Officer Cadets from OUOTC. See kit & equipment find out what they do. D partial (steps) FA (32) Old Fire Station, 40 George St, 10am-4pm. Activities and tours. See what makes us special: Crisis Skylight & arts centre.

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Magdalen College, High St, 12pm6.30pm. (Also Sun) Visit the magnificent gardens, Deer Park, Addison Walk (riverside walk), Chapel and Hall of this famous Oxford College founded in 1458. 3pm in Chapel: concert of classic organ works, performed by the assistant organist, Alex Berry. Old Kitchen and Riverside Terrace open. D (24)

Osney Lock Hydro, East St, OX2 0AX. Tours 2-5pm. Join us for a 30 minute guided tour of first community-owned hydro built and operating on the Thames. Booking essential. Oxford Archaeology, Westgate Archaeological Investigation, 10am4pm. Join OA, Laing O’Rourke & Westgate Oxford Alliance to explore Oxford’s biggest dig! See remains of Greyfriars beneath your feet, meet the archaeologists, guided tours, handle finds, see new. discoveries Have-a go at surveying & use microscopes. Souvenir booklet too! (34) Oxford Brookes University, Headington Campus, OX3 0BP. 12-4pm. Explore stunning John Henry Brookes building alone or join .Tours at 1pm, 2pm & 3pm. See some ‘treasures from our special collections’ on display in entrance to library. Exhibition ‘Snaps Shots re-lit’. 12pm Flintlock Theatre Educating Oxford an original play exploring the story of 150 years of Oxford Brookes’ history, JHB Lecture Theatre, (30mins), booking essential events@brookes.ac.uk D Oxford Bus Company, Broad St, 10am-4pm. Oxford Bus Company and Oxford Brookes University will be in Broad St with one of their brand new, environmentally-friendly Brookes buses. Free giveaways and see inside the bus. D, FA (35) Oxford Bus Museum, Bonn Square, 10am-4pm. Free vintage bus rides For timetable and bus stops see www. oxfordbusmuseum.org.uk. FA (36)

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Oxford Castle Quarter, New Rd, 11am-4pm. (Also Sun) Come & learn more about Geoffrey of Monmouth, his famous book and the ‘stories of King Arthur & Camelot’ written at Oxford Castle. Drop-in tours of the Castle, Mound & Malmaison. Sight tours with Oxford Castle Unlocked booking essential www. oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk. Singing trio Voice 5pm in the Crypt. First come first served. D (Not mound) FA (37)

Oxford Oratory Church, 25 Woodstock Rd, 8am-7.30pm. (Also Sun) Church (1875) by Joseph Aloysius Hansom. New library and parish centre (2013) with a fine galleried room (Anthony Delarue architect) Mass 10am & 6.30pm. D (40)

Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Marston Rd. Tours 1-4pm. (Also Sun) See the development of this beautiful new building, which blends the traditional architectural features of Oxford with the forms and styles of the classical period of Islam. Tours will highlight the main features including the library. Booking essential at www.oxcis. ac.uk

Oxfordshire County Council Emergency Planning Unit, Woodeaton Manor, Woodeaton, OX3 9GU. Tour 5pm. See the cold war bunker, now home to the Emergency Planning Unit and find out about past and present work carried out here. Booking essential 01865 323765 or emergencyplanning@ oxfordshire.gov.uk

Oxford Playhouse, 11-12 Beaumont St. Tour 10am. Learn about the theatre’s history see how a show happens. Booking essential: 01865 305305 (41)

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Pegasus Theatre, Magdalen Rd, OX4 1RE, 10am-4pm. (Come behind the scenes tours, open classes, exhibitions, face-painting & more. Print craft activities, a book swap & story-telling. D, FA

Oxford Hub 16-17 Turl St, 10am1pm. Georgian building and home of student volunteering and social action in Oxford. Find out about our activities, enjoy tea and cake in our relaxing living room or head to our social enterprise restaurant, Turl Street Kitchen, for lunch. (38) Oxford Martin School, 34 Broad St. Tours only, booking essential see www. oxfordmartin.ox.ac.uk. Restored in 2013, the Old Indian Institute Building now houses the Oxford Martin School. Discover stunning Indian carvings and glorious C19th architecture perfectly balanced with sympathetic C21st design. Hear about the work being done by over 300 researchers on some of the most pressing global issues. D (39)

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Pitt Rivers Museum, South Parks Rd. Talk 11.30am. Expert talk hidden aspects of the displays (see web listing for details).Visits 2pm, 2.45pm & 3.30pm to Balfour Library, the Museum’s teaching and research library of 15,000 volumes. Meet the Librarian learn about the Museum’s history and see how real artefacts in the collections relate to the literature. (42)

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Private 20th Century Art Collection, Iffley, 11am. (Also Sun) Tour of works by Ben Nicholson, David Jones,

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Visit Hidden Spire exhibition for an exclusive glimpse of a very special production. Cafe. D (not Balconies & Loft room) (33)

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Winifred Nicholson and other 19th & 20th century artists + private press & other interesting books. Booking essential. Queen’s College, High St, 11am3.30pm. (Also Sun) Visit the magnificent Hall of this renowned Oxford College founded in 1341. View the fine Baroque architecture in the Front Quad and Cloisters. The Magnificent Upper Library with one of finest baroque interiors in Oxford (1696) with 18th globes and Orrey (working model of the solar system) and a small exhibition featuring items from our special collections. D (steps at front, ask at Porters’ lodge for level rear access) (43) 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. (44) Regent’s Park College, Pusey Street Tours 10am & 12pm. Visit our exhibition of early children’s literature, poetry, travel writing and works of Milton, Shakespeare and Bunyan. Explore the presence of virtue and vice in these publications and the importance of literature in offering moralising guidance to its readers. Booking essential angus. library@regents.ox.ac.uk. D (ramp – advanced notice please). (45) Regimental Chapel of the Oxfordshire & Buckinghamshire Light Infantry, Christ Church Cathedral, St Aldates. Tour 10.30am. Guided tour by The Soldiers of Oxfordshire Museum, of the Regimental Chapel, and other war memorials in the Cathedral and Cloister. Booking essential. D (no access cloisters) (9)

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Register Office, Tidmarsh Lane, 3-5pm. A tour of the ground floor of the building including the ceremony room, view some of the historic records. D (46) Saïd Business School, Frideswide Square. 11am. Guided tour of this iconic modern building & gardens. Info on archaeology of site (Rewley Abbey) & architecture. First come, first served. D (47) SS Mary & John Church, Cowley Rd, OX4 1UR, 10am-6pm. (Also Sun) Information on this notable Victorian Church. First Vicar was Father Benson. Wildlife & local history trails in churchyard. D, FA St Alban the Martyr Church, Charles Street, OX4 1ER, 10am6pm. (Also Sun) A 20th century gem. Door carving of angels by John Henry Brookes; Stations of the Cross by Eric Gill. D St Andrew’s Church, Linton Road, OX2 6UG. 2pm-6pm. Tour new Jubilee Building opened 2015. New rooms designed for all ages are attached to Edwardian Church by a glass roofed concourse. Refreshments. Talk: ‘Meet the architect,’ 4pm. St Anne’s College, 56 Woodstock Rd, 1.30-4.30pm. Talk 2pm. Prof Gary Browning ‘Iris Murdoch, unity, difference and late modernity’ (Oxford Brookes University). Talks from Diseases of Modern Life project, 3.15pm Dr Melissa Dickson, ‘Curing Hysteria with Metals and Magnets’ & 3.45pm Dr Jennifer Wallis, ‘Lady Tipplers and Secret Drinking in the 19th Century’. Citizen Science activities in foyer all afternoon and mini-talks at 1.30pm, 3pm & 4pm (www.diseasesofmodernlife.org) (48)

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6pm ‘On foot from Catte St to Parson’s Pleasure’ Join local historian Malcolm Graham on a charming walk from the city centre to Oxford’s rural past. From Book 3 of our Heritage Walks series.

Wednesday 9th September 6pm Unlocking the hidden history of the Painted Room, 3 Cornmarket St, with Julian Munby, Building Archaeology expert and OPT Trustee. Just turn up. Bring a non-member friend!

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Friday 11th September 3.30pm OPT Awards Winners Tour 2014 – with OPT Awards Panel Judge and Architect John Stevenson.

Saturday 12th September 10.30am-12pm Unlocking the hidden history of the Painted Room, 3 Cornmarket St, find out more with the experts. Just turn up. Bring a non-member friend!

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St Benet’s Hall, 38 St Giles, OX1 3LN. 10am-2pm. Benedictine permanent private hall, founded in 1897. Visit our handsome Georgian building and discover this hidden gem in the heart of the city. Disabled access ground floor only. (49) St Francis of Assisi Church, The Slade/Hollow Way, OX3 7JP, 10am-5pm. Church opened in 1931, on land donated by Lord Nuffield. Unique painted beams depicting scenes from the life of St Francis and hanging cross. D St Frideswide Church, Botley Rd, OX2 0BL, 10am-5pm. G Grade II*Victorian Gothic Revival Church (Samuel Teuton). See ‘the Alice Door’ carved by Alice Liddell (the real Alice) of St Frideswide in a boat leaving Port Meadow to found nunnery in Oxford. St Hilda’s College, Cowley Place, OX4 1DY. 11am-5pm, last entry at 4:30pm. Visit the riverside gardens and the lovely 1930s library, designed by Edwin Cooper. Library Tours 11.15am, 12.15pm & 3.15pm. Exhibition of library and archive collections. First come, first served. St Hugh’s College, St Margaret’s Road. 11am-4.30pm. Known as ‘North Oxford’s hidden gem’, come and visit our beautiful gardens, impressive college library

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St Anthony’s College, 62 Woodstock Rd, 11am-3pm. Visit 3 libraries in the very different and inspiring surroundings of a 19th Century former convent building (College Library & the Russian and Eurasian Library) and the brand new lnvestcorp Building (Middle East Centre Library, designed by Zaha Hadid. (steps to convent) (48B)

and our new building, The Dickson Poon University of Oxford China Centre Building and its library. Drop in tours during the day. More info at http://www.st-hughs.ox.ac.uk/discover/ community D (partial) (50) St James, Beauchamp Lane, OX4 3LF, 10am-5pm. Early Norman church. Lt Inf. Early scratch sun-dials, Saxon font, memorial plaques to fallen of Ox and Bucks Lt Inf. Fine organ. Talks and tours 12 & 3pm. D (side door) St John the Evangelist, 109A Iffley Road, OX4 1EH. 2-5pm. Church and cloister Grade I, designed by GF Bodley for the Cowley Fathers. Fine stained glass by Charles Kempe. St Stephen’s House theological college & flourishing concert venue. St Philip and St James Church, Woodstock Road, OX2 6HR. 10am4pm. Designed by G.E. Street architect of the Victorian Gothic Revival, consecrated in 1862. Grade I. Since 1983, home of the Oxford Centre for Mission Studies. Tower accessible, guides & refreshments. D (not Tower) (50B) St Margaret Church, Binsey, OX2 0NG. 10am-5pm. C 12th Grade I church home to the Treacle Well as celebrated in Alice in Wonderland. St Matthew’s Church, Marlborough Road, OX1 4LW. 10am-5pm. Dedicated in 1890. Notable stained glass, especially violet and pink window panes. The Church “worships in the round”. Exhibition ‘66 men of Grandpont 1914-18’: to commemorate those named on the WWI memorial in the church. Talk 10.30-11.15am ‘66 men of Grandpont 1914-18’ by local historian Liz Woolley. Follow a trail through local streets.

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ST ANTHONY’S COLLEGE St Michael at the North Gate Church, Cornmarket St, 10.30am4.30pm. (Also Sun) Visit Oxford’s ancient City Church & climb Saxon tower for wonderful views of the ‘dreaming spires’. See inside a working clock mechanism & cell door of Cranmer, Ridley & Latimer imprisoned here. D (not to tower), FA (51) Sir William Dunn School of Pathology, South Parks Rd. Tours 10.30am & 11.30am. Presentation followed by a guided tour of the depar tment showing historical displays on the pioneering medical research done in the depar tment, especially in the development of Penicillin. Booking essential. D (52) Stanford University Centre in Oxford, Stanford House, 65 High Street. 11am-1pm.Visit these six historic houses in the heart of the city, recently refurbished and extended by Berman Guedes Stretton and see the new Garden Room and recently replanted gardens. Booking essential. (53)

Story Museum, Pembroke St. Child-friendly activities:11am1pm & 2-4pm. Drop-in hand printing demonstrations: Print a keepsake on the Bodleian’s antique presses. Age 5+ D, FA (54) Thames Valley Police, Old County Hall, New Rd, 11am-4pm. Meet members of the Recruitment & Roads Policing team & see police motorcycles. FA (55) University Church of St Mary the Virgin, High St, 10am-4pm. Access to the original University library, dating from 1320. Spectacular views of Radcliffe Square. Family crafts. Free poetry workshop 3-4pm (adults, max. 20 people). Free tours hourly. D (steps to Old Library) FA (56) University College, High Street, 12-3.30pm. Tours of Univ’s 150 year old library built in the Victorian Gothic style, it was funded by a donation from the Scott family with the proviso that two unwanted statues would find a home. Booking essential. (57)

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University Park Estates Services, South Lodge, South Parks Road. Tour 2pm. Explore the Parks with an expert. Booking essential.

Wolfson College, Linton Rd, 124.30pm. (Also Sun) Stroll in the secluded riverside gardens of this College designed by Powell and Moya. D (62)

Wadham College, Parks Rd, 9am1pm. (Also Sun) Visit the Chapel and main garden of this College built 1610–13 by master mason, William Arnold. D (58)

Walk: Medieval Jewish Quarter, 10am. (Also Sun) Join Jewish historian, Pam Manix, for an insight into this little-known aspect of Oxford’s Medieval History. Booking essential.

Wesley Memorial Church, New Inn Hall Street, 10am-3pm.Visit the church and its origin, together with a brief history of the Wesleys in Oxford and find out about our Heritage Project. D (59)

Walk: Oxford in the Story of the Nation, 10am. In celebration of 800th anniversary of Magna Carta with blue badge guide Alastair Lack. Booking essential.

Westgate Library, 10am-4pm. Westgate Pop up Museum Archaeological finds from past and current digs. 2pm Open poetry workshop with Kate Clanchy. (60) Weston Library, 10am-5pm. Talk in Lecture Room, 2pm. Dr Janice Kinory (Institute of Archaeology) the Historic Environment Image Resource project early archive photos of the city. Book machine 11am-1pm & 2-4pm print your own keepsake on the printing press. Tours of Conservation Studios at 10.30am and 12pm. Don’t miss Marks of Genius Exhibition see Shakespeare First Folio + Magna Carta (1217) & other treasures. D (61) Wytham Woods: Oxford’s Ecological Laboratory OX2 8QQ, Walk 2pm. One of the most researched area of woodland in the world. Discover history, ecology & research interests in 1000 acre woodland. Booking essential: Nigel. fisher@admin.ox.ac.uk 01865 791546

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Walk: Oxford Railways, Past Present & Future, 10.30am. History and future development of the Railways in Oxford with David Mather former local railway manager. Booking essential. Walk: Florence Park: The Interwar Suburb, 11am. Led by local expert Frances Moody. Explore a sample interwar suburban development via attractive Florence Park Estate to Cowley Road, & earliest council estates of ‘White City & Cumberland Road.’ Booking essential. Walk: Wesleys’ Oxford 11am. The Story of Methodism in Oxford. Booking essential. Walk: Archaeology Walk in Oxford, 12pm. Julian Munby, Oxford Archaeology’s leading Buildings expert, will take you on a whistle stop tour through Oxford’s past. Hear stories of Oxford’s Saxon past, see the Medieval walls & explore past excavations! Booking essential.

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Bartlemas Chapel, lane alongside 271 Cowley Rd, OX4 2AJ, 1-6pm. (Also Sat) One of Oxford’s hidden gems, this Grade 1 listed 14th century Chapel was originally part of the earlier St Bartholomew’s leper hospital. 6pm Musical performance with singing trio Voice - Shakespearean songs, traditional British music & medieval melodies. (No car access up the lane)

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Bodleian Library, Broad Street, 11am-5pm (last entry 4.30pm). Enjoy a chance to see the Divinity School, Convocation House and Chancellor’s Court. These magnificent historic rooms still play an important part in the ceremonial life of the University. D (ramps) (65) Brasenose College, The Old Library, Radcliffe Square, 1.30-4pm. Visit the charming wood panelled Old Library to see treasures from the Library and Archives. Staff will be on hand to point out interesting features and explain the importance of recording these in a catalogue record. (66) Brasenose College, Frewin Hall Annexe, St Michael’s Street, 1-4pm. (Also sat) An Augustinian Priory in 1430, a poor house for Oxford City in 1560, a place for study for Prince of Wales - Edward VII in 1859 and now Brasenose undergraduate accommodation since 1946. D (6) Campion Hall, Brewer St, 10am12pm, 2-4pm. (Also Sat) Outstanding architectural gem by Sir Edward Lutyens, housing a chapel with decoration by Frank Brangwyn and Charles Mahoney. Stairs. (7) Carfax Tower, Carfax, 10am-5pm. City Sightseeing Oxford invite you to climb this much loved city centre landmark for wonderful views over the city. The tower is all that remains of the 13th century Church of St Martin. (67)

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Christ Church College, St Aldates. 2pm & 3pm for Cathedral Guided Tours. Christ Church was founded by Henry VIII in 1546 as a unique joint institution of College and Cathedral. Learn about the rich history, magnificent architecture and strong current purpose of the Cathedral or Great Hall. D no access to Cloister. (9)

Join OPT and make a positive difference to Oxford City of Oxford College, Oxpens Road, 10am-4pm. (Also Sat) Be one of the first to tour our brand new six million pound Oxford Lifestyle Centre in the heart of Oxford at City of Oxford College. Gym, fitness, hair and beauty, food and drink all in one central location with riverside views. D (10)

Commonwealth War Graves, Botley Cemetery, North Hinksey Lane, OX2 9SG. 10-4pm. Self-guided tours, 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 1617 over a shallow well, to take clean water from the springs at North Hinksey to the Carfax Conduit, a fountain in the city centre. Located off track leading from Harcourt Hill. Cyclox CS Lewis & Tolkien by bike, 10am. Gently paced c 12-mile ride, regular stops. Visit landmarks associated with 2 Oxford literary giants and discuss their works & lives as we go. Bring own bike (good working order). Booking essential & more info email: ceciliafryis@icloud.com.

East Oxford Community Classics Centre, Cheney School, OX3 7QH, 11am-2pm. Open for visitors of all ages to explore our artefact collection and murals, explore our library and speak to those involved in the centre. There will be activities for younger children such as mosaics and mask-decorating. D, FA Exeter College, Turl St, 10am-4pm. (Also Sat) Chapel, the rarely-open Fellows’ Garden. Look out for the College’s Antony Gormley sculpture, on the roof of Blackwell’s Art & Poster Shop in Broad Street! D partial. (13) Fire Station, Rewley Rd, 9-5pm. (Also Sat ) Bring the children to see fire engines and find out what happens at the station and appliance bay, demos & displays of equipment and fire safety and wider work. D, FA (14)

City of Oxford Silver Band Temple Road, OX4 2EZ.1-4pm. Concert 3.30pm. Refreshments, explore the archives, watch displays and demos of instruments plus the chance to have-a-go yourself. The oldest in Oxfordshire, the band has been performing, competing and training people of all ages and abilities for over 125 years! Cognitive Neuropsychology Centre, Experimental Psychology Department, 9 South Parks Rd, 10am-4pm. Find out more about our work on developing diagnostic assessments for dementia and stroke, improving rehabilitation techniques for stroke survivors and to learn how to keep mentally fit! D (11)

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connections with C.S. Lewis, John Betjeman, J.R.R. Tolkien among others. See inside the “Gaffer’s Office” - the study used by Sir Basil Blackwell. Booking essential 01865 333602 or email: oxford@blackwell.co.uk. D (4)

Florence Park Estate, Community Centre, Cornwallis Road, Oxford OX4 3NH. 10am-2pm. (Also Sun) Exhbition & homes open. The Community of Florence Park will show off their beautiful 30s houses. Pick up a a map & follow the trail of open doors through the estate. Florence Park horticultural show 11.30am- 2.30pm. HEBREW & JEWISH STUDIES CENTRE

Harris Manchester College Chapel and Library, 1.30-5.30pm. A PreRaphaelite jewel: 125-year-old chapel with stained-glass windows designed by Edward Burne-Jones. The Library, open for the first time, will host guided tours and have a display of antiquarian books. Disabled access to chapel and college, Library inaccessible. (68)

Jam Factory, 27 Park End St, 10am-10pm. Visit the old Frank Cooper Marmalade factory now a gallery, restaurant & bar. Entrance in Hollybush Row. Talk 5pm, Boiler Room, ‘150 years of Alice’s pictures and conversations’ by Mark Davies, local historian celebrating 150 years since Alice in Wonderland was first printed. Talk 3.30-4.30pm ‘Oxfordshire and the Spanish Civil War’, by local historian Liz Woolley. Lady Margaret Hall, Norham Gardens, 12-5pm. LMH was born in 1878 of a dual passion for learning and for equality and was the first college to admit women in 1879. Come and visit the buildings old and new and stroll through the gardens. D (69) Lincoln College, Turl St, 11am5pm. (Also Sat) Founded in 1427 by

Richard Fleming, Bishop of Lincoln, its comparative pover ty 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), Chapel (1629-31) & 3 Quads. The College Library, in the beautiful 18th c former All Saints Church also open. D ground floor only. LMS Swingbridge, Rewley Road, 2-4pm. (Also Sat) Come and hear about Oxford PreservationTrust’s plans to restore this important reminder of Oxford’s industrial heritage. (23) Madina Masjid, 2 Stanley Road, OX4 1GZ. 3-5pm. See inside this mosque and learn more about Islam.

Hill End Centre, Eynsham Road, Farmoor, OX2 9NJ. 2pm Guided tour. The Centre is a sixty-seven acre site, near Botley. Schools and groups have used the site since the 1920’s. Enjoy a walk and see buildings, wildlife, flora & fauna.

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Holywell Cemetery, St Cross Rd (behind St Cross Church), 2-5pm. (Also Sat) Guided tours to point out graves of interest and evidence of wildlife. There will be complimentary leaflets about the cemetary and weather permitting, harp music and a book stall. D Grass paths but no steps. (17)

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Museum of Natural History, Parks Rd.10am-5pm. Behind-the-scenes tours: booking essential: email education@oum.ox.ac. uk. 11am & 2pm William Smith archive. 12 & 1pm John Phillips’ fossil collection. D (public areas fully accessible; call 01865 282537 about access to collections) (72) New College, Holywell St, 11am5pm. Founded in 1379 this famous college has beautiful cloisters and chapel visit Hall the Old Quadrangle Gardens and City Wall. wall. Information sheet in various languages highlighting points of interest. Please enter by the gate in New College Lane. (Partial wheelchair access only.) (See also Sunday.) (29)

CARS AT THE CASTLE Magdalen College, High St, 12-6pm. (Also Sat) Visit the magnificent gardens, Deer Park, Addison Walk (riverside walk), Chapel and Hall of this famous Oxford College founded in 1458. 3pm - organ recital by organ scholar, Anna Lapwood in Chapel. Old Kitchen and Riverside Terrace open for light lunches and afternoon teas. D, FA (24) Magdalen College School, by the Plain Roundabout, 12-4pm. Gardens only. Stroll through the beautiful school gardens crossing over the white Chinese bridges. Information and history available. Teas. D, FA (70) Magdalen Road Studios, Magdalen Road, OX4 1RE. 11am-5pm. Tour 1pm. (Also Sat) Former lampshade & light bulb factory.Visit 24 Artist Studios in

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one East Oxford arts venue. Photography, Portraits, Installation, Paint, Ceramics and Visual Artists. FILAMENT 14 hosts Post cards exhibition. Drop in and meet the artists in their studios or join a tour at 1pm on Saturday and Sunday - meet at front entrance. D (partial) Merton College, Merton St. 1-4pm. Chapel, quads & fellows garden. Tours 1.30, 2.15, 3pm of the oldest Oxford college library, dating from the 14th century, with display of historic books, medieval manuscripts, and astronomical instruments. Visits c. 20 minutes, booking essential. Ages 12+. (71) Museum of Oxford and Town Hall, St Aldates. (Also Sat) 12–3.30pm. Visit the magnificent Oxford Town Hall and join a

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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, booking essential (Also Sat) (30)

our Box and Champany’s Rooms with their collection of paintings. Stroll around front quad and second quad. D (stairs to Hall) (73) Oxford Brookes University, Headington Campus, OX3 0BP. 12-4pm. Explore the multi-award-winning John Henry Brookes Building alone or with Tours 1pm, 2pm, 3pm.View display ‘Treasures from our Special Collections outside Library. Public Art ‘Snapshot relit’. D Oxford Castle Quarter, New Rd, 11am-4pm. (Also Sat) Come & learn more about Geoffrey of Monmouth, his famous book and the stories of King Arthur & Camelot’ written at Oxford Castle. Drop-in tours of the Castle, Mound & Malmaison. Sight tours with Oxford Castle Unlocked booking essential ORIEL COLLEGE

Old County Hall, Oxfordshire County Council, New Rd. Former County Courts built in 1841. Come and see the Court Room and Council chamber with its grim tunnel to the Prison. Tea, Coffee and Homemade Cakes available raising funds for a local cancer charity. D partial, no access to holding cells and tunnels. (32) Oriel College, 10am-4pm. Opening its doors for the first time in three years; see our wonderful Hall with the largest oil painting of the Queen (our Visitor). Wander through

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free tour at 2pm - book in 30 minutes before the tour starts. Special self-guided family trails of the Town Hall and Explore Oxford gallery. D, FA (28)

Private 20th Century Art Collection, Iffley, 10.30am. (Also Sat) Tour of works by Ben Nicholson, David Jones, Winifred Nicholson and other 19th & 20th century artists + private press & other interesting books. Booking essential.

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www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk. ‘Cars at the Castle’ – Morris Motor cars from every decade. D (No wheelchair access to mound) FA (37) Oxford Centre for Hebrew and Jewish Studies, Clarendon Institute, Walton Street, 10am1pm. Exhibition Jewish Bookplates from the Coppenhagen Cotteaion on show. The exhibition features a selection of ex libris, i.e. bookplates belonging to Jewish collectors or designed by Jewish artists. Most have a Dutch-Jewish connection. (74) Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Marston Rd. 1-4pm. (Also Sat) See the development of this beautiful new building, which blends the traditional architectural features of Oxford with the

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forms and styles of the classical period of Islam. Tours will highlight the main features including the library. Some building work in progress, children must be supervised. Booking essential at www.oxcis.ac.uk Oxford Oratory Church, 25 Woodstock Rd (Also Sat). 7.30am7.30pm. Church built in 1875 by Joseph Aloysius Hansom. Library 12.30-5pm, newly built with exhibition of rare books, manuscripts, brass rubbings, artefacts. Join us Mass 8am, 9.30am, 11am, 6.30pm. Vespers 5.30pm. D (40) Oxford Preservation Trust, 10 Turn Again Lane, 2-4pm. Garden open. Come and relax in our secret city garden (with its own ancient city wall). Refreshments and display. (75)

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Quaker Meeting House, 43 St Giles, 2-5pm. Tranquil garden and refurbished Meeting House (with special green credentials), exhibition (in Grade 2* Library): Quaker service in WW1 - Friends ambulance, relief work etc. D (76)

OPT - creating and encouraging public access Queen’s College, High St, 11am3.30pm. (Also Sat) Visit the magnificent Hall and Chapel of this renowned Oxford College founded in 1341. The upper library will be open for advance bookings only. D (steps at front, ask at Porters’ lodge for level rear access) (43) SS Mary & John Church, Cowley Rd, OX4 2AJ, 12-4pm. (Also Sat) SS Mary & John Church, Cowley Rd, OX4 1UR, 10am-6pm. (Also Sun) Information on this notable Victorian Church. First Vicar was

Father Benson Wildlife and local history trails through the churchyard. Tower open I 00+ steps (7+). D (not tower) FA St Alban the Martyr Church, Charles Street, OX4 3AH, 1pm4pm. (Also Sat) A 20th century gem. Door carving of angels by John Henry Brookes; Stations of the Cross by Eric Gill. D St Andrew’s Church, Linton Road, OX2 6UG. 2pm-6pm. Tour the new Jubilee Building that has been opened this year. New rooms designed for all ages are attached to the South side of this Edwardian Church by a glass roofed concourse. Refreshments available. Talk: ‘The early history of St Andrew’s’, 5pm plus invitation to the evening service 6pm. St Clement’s Church, Marston Rd, OX4 1BG. 2-6pm. The main interior of this 19thC neo-romanesque Grade II* listed building will be open. Free light refreshments. D (ramp to side, loos) St Cross College & Pusey House, St Giles. Tours at 2pm, 3pm & 4pm. Guided tours of the College’s art collection and Pusey House’s Chapel and Library. Booking essential. (77) St Hugh’s College, St Margaret’s Road, 11am-4.30pm. Known as ‘North Oxford’s hidden gem’, visit our beautiful gardens, impressive college library and the new Dickson Poon University of Oxford China Centre Building and its library. Join us for organised tours during the day. More details http://www.st-hughs.ox.ac.uk/ discover/community D (partial) (50)

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The Painted Rooms, Cornmarket. Tours 9.30am, 10.30am, 11.30am. Visit this hidden gem with remarkably well-preserved Elizabethan wallpaintings for many years the Crown Tavern with Shakespeare connections. Booking essential.Formerly the offices of Oxford Preservation Trust. (12+)

St Margaret’s Church, Binsey, OX2 0NG. 10am - 5pm. 12th Century, Grade I listed church, home to the Treacle Well as celebrated in Alice in Wonderland. D, FA

Become a member support our work St Michael at the North Gate Church, Cornmarket St, 124.30pm. (Also Sat) Visit Oxford’s ancient City Church and climb its Saxon tower for wonderful views of the ‘dreaming spires’. Tower admission is free for the Open Doors Weekend (donations welcome). See inside a working clock mechanism and the cell door of Cranmer, Ridley & Latimer imprisoned here. D (not to tower), FA (51) St Sepulchres Cemetery, Walton Street, 2-4pm. Hunt down your ancestors, find memorials to First World War fallen and and some famous Oxford names from the past in this delightful Victorian cemetery. Self guided trail & information from the Friends of St Sepulchres. D (partial) (79) St. Thomas School, Osney Lane, 10am-4pm. From historic school, to home of Aspire Social Enterprises. Displays about

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St John’s College, St Giles, 10am5pm. A self-guided tour of the College. The Library will be exhibiting some of the college’s treasures in special Exhibition: Not an illustration. The College’s Laudian medieval vestments will also be on display. D (no access to Library) (78)

the history of the building and current social enterprises. Tours, teas & answers from trainees & staff. D (ramp) (80) Sheldonian Theatre, Broad St, 10am-4pm. Last entry to Cupola 3.15pm, last entry to Theatre 3.30pm. Visit the Magnificent Ceremonial Hall of the University of Oxford designed by Sir Christopher Wren and climb to the Cupola to get fantastic views over the City. With talks scheduled throughout the day. 4pm classical concer t by The Pavlova Quintet. D (par tial) (81) Somerville College, Woodstock Rd,10am-4pm. Self-guided tour of College grounds and selected buildings. Talk and guided tour of one of the largest College libraries in Oxford by Librarian. Exhibition of fine books and Somervillian authors including Iris Murdoch, Dorothy Sayers and Vera Brittain. (82) University College, The Library, High Street,12-3.30pm. Tours of Univ’s 150 year old library which owes its existence to a pair of unwanted statues. Built in the Victorian Gothic style, it was funded by a donation from the Scott family with the proviso that the statues would find a home. Booking essential. (83)

CITY OF OXFORD SILVER BAND Powell and Moya and enjoy typical scenes of Oxford punters on the Cherwell. D (62)

guide from Oxford’s Tourist Information Centre. Booking essential.

Worcester College Walton St, 10.30am-4.30pm. One of Oxford’s best kept secrets. Leave behind the busy city streets and come and enioy the tranquil charm of our College, with its extensive award-winning gardens and stunning architecture. Refreshments available. D (84)

Walk: Tales of St Ebbes: an archaeological tour of St Ebbes historic community, 2pm & 4pm. Join OPT for a stroll through the rich social history of St Ebbes and get to know the stories of the people who once lived here, from monks to school boys, shopkeepers to publicans. Children’s trail & activity sheet. Tours c 30 mins. Just turn up. Meet at OPT, 10 Turn Again Lane. FA

Walk: Medieval Jewish Quarter, 10am (Also Sat) Join Jewish historian, Pam Manix, for an insight into this little-known aspect of Oxford’s Medieval History. Booking essential.

Wadham College, Parks Rd, 9am1pm. (Also Sat) Visit the Chapel and main garden of this College built 1610–13 by master mason, William Arnold. D (58)

Walk: History on the High Street, 10.30am. Circular walk with local historian Malcolm Graham looking at some of the history behind our busiest streets. Booking essential.

Wolfson College, Linton Rd, 124.30pm. (Also Sat) Stroll in the secluded riverside gardens of this College designed by

Walk: Literary Oxford, 2pm. Poets, novelists, critics & children’s authors have studied or lived in Oxford. Explore this rich heritage with a Blue-badge

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Walk: Secret St Ebbes: a tour through over 700 years of hidden, monastic history, 3pm. Discover who the Grey and Black Friars were. See the ruins of the Dominican priory, the Franciscan friary & walk in the footsteps of philosophers, theologians and alchemists! Children’s trail & activity sheet. Tours c 30 mins. Booking essential. FA

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