Oriel College, Oxford

"Oxford Open Doors 2014"

Extract from the Oxford Mail -
“From colleges and museums to stadiums and theatres, Oxford opened its doors to the public at the weekend as part of the city’s annual celebration of its heritage. Oxford Open Doors allowed people to poke their noses behind walls and through doors that remain bolted shut for the rest of the year. The event, organised by Oxford Preservation Trust, saw a wide range of buildings opened up to the public, including Oxford colleges, university research departments, theatres, sporting venues and a former college barge moored on the Thames near Donnington Bridge. A total of 130 venues took part.”

I 'wos' goin' around a bit like a headless chicken 'cos I didn't know where to visit next :-)

Anyway, never having been able to take any photos in Oriel College (apart from the odd shot taken through the entrance) I decided this was an essential college to visit :-)

From Wikipedia -
“Oriel College is a constituent college of the University of Oxford in Oxford, England. Located in Oriel Square, the college has the distinction of being the oldest royal foundation in Oxford (a title formerly claimed by University College, whose claim of being founded by King Alfred is no longer promoted). The main site of the College incorporates four medieval halls: Bedel Hall, St Mary Hall, St Martin Hall and Tackley's Inn, the last being the earliest property acquired by the college and the oldest standing medieval hall in Oxford.”