University Church Appeal

CentrepieceCentrepiece of the of the lsquolsquodreaming spiresrsquohellipdreaming spiresrsquohellip

at the heart of the historic city in at the heart of the historic city in one of one of the worldrsquos finest squares the worldrsquos finest squares

Thriving parish church community venue

and leading tourist attraction with magnificent views from the 13th

Century tower

SiteSite of national historical events of national historical events

Birthplace of the University Birthplace of the University

Trial of Thomas Cranmer Trial of Thomas Cranmer

amp the Oxford Martyrsamp the Oxford Martyrs

Speech by Elizabeth I Speech by Elizabeth I

Civil War Puritan attack Civil War Puritan attack

Preaching of John Wesley Preaching of John Wesley

John Henry Newman John Henry Newman

amp the Oxford Movementamp the Oxford Movement

German WWII refugees German WWII refugees

Founding of Oxfam Founding of Oxfam

Here at the birthplace of the University the Old Congregation House

of 1320 was the first treasury administrative centrehellip

hellipand University library forerunner of the Bodleian Library

The pound5m Development Campaign will offer a major donor

the unique opportunity to name this room

looking out at the Radcliffe Camera it will be looking out at the Radcliffe Camera it will be an important venue for conferences and events an important venue for conferences and events

and a new exhibition space will present the Universityrsquos history

The exterior stonework will also be restoredhellip

hellipas well as interior memorials windowsand 15th Century choir stalls

Visual displays will interpret the Visual displays will interpret the historical importance of St Maryrsquoshistorical importance of St Maryrsquos

Modern facilities and offices will serve the 300000annual visitors and audiences in excess of 500

All this will enable St Maryrsquos to continue its All this will enable St Maryrsquos to continue its traditionstraditions

of History and Learningof History and Learning

FaithFaith

Communityhellip

hellipand Music

At this time of uncertaintyand hope

To make a donation click here

For the Old Library lsquoNaming Opportunityrsquoother donor benefits and further details

Canon Brian Mountford VicarThe University Church of St Mary the VirginOxford OX1 4AHEmail brianmountfordorieloxacukTel +44(0)1865 515778

Design Paul Saunders Paulthejumpcouk Photography infophotovibenet wwwphotovibenet Sketch Purcell Miller Tritton wwwpmtcouk