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University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford

The University Church of St Mary the Virgin is situated on the north side of the High Street. It is the centre from which the University of Oxford grew and its parish consists almost exclusively of university and college buildings.

St Mary's possesses an eccentric baroque porch, designed by Nicholas Stone, facing the High Street, and a spire. Radcliffe Square lies to the north ,and to the east is Catte Street. The 13th-century tower is open to the public and provides good views across the heart of the historic university city, especially Radcliffe Square, the Radcliffe Camera, Brasenose College and All Souls' College.

St Mary's is Grade I listed. LinkExternal link .

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by N Chadwick

Created: Wed, 20 Sep 2017, Updated: Fri, 6 Jun 2025


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SP5106 : Choir stalls by Bill Nicholls
2025
SP5106 : I Baker by Bill Nicholls
2025
SP5106 : Nave in St Mary Oxford by Bill Nicholls
2025
SP5106 : Wider view by Bill Nicholls
2025
SP5106 : View through the nave by Bill Nicholls
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SP5106 : Bishop on the spire by Bill Nicholls
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SP5106 : St Mary's reredos by Bill Nicholls
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SP5106 : St Mary Oxford by Bill Nicholls
2025
SP5106 : Organ in the arch by Bill Nicholls
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SP5106 : Back of the organ by Bill Nicholls
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SP5106 : The clock chamber by Bill Nicholls
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SP5106 : Altar and east window by Bill Nicholls
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SP5106 : Poppy head by Bill Nicholls
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SP5106 : Altar in the nave by Bill Nicholls
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SP5106 : Sat in the pew by Bill Nicholls
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SP5106 : Spire from the road by Bill Nicholls
2025
SP5106 : Font in St Mary by Bill Nicholls
2025
SP5106 : Gallery view by Bill Nicholls
2025
SP5106 : Faces along the church by Bill Nicholls
2025
SP5106 : North side of St Mary by Bill Nicholls
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SP5106 : Spire detail by Bill Nicholls
2025
SP5106 : Porch detail by Bill Nicholls
2025
SP5106 : Chancel in St Mary by Bill Nicholls
2025
SP5106 : Pump at the church by Bill Nicholls
2025
SP5106 : Down to the organ by Bill Nicholls
2025
SP5106 : Porch of the University Church of St Mary by Philip Halling
2022
SP5106 : The Nave and organ by Philip Halling
2022
SP5106 : The Chancellor's Stall by Philip Halling
2022
SP5106 : Porch of the University Church of St Mary by Philip Halling
2022
SP5106 : Columns and arches by Philip Halling
2022
SP5106 : The Nave of the University Church of St Mary the Virgin by Philip Halling
2022
SP5106 : Altar and Sanctuary by Philip Halling
2022
SP5106 : Pulpit in St Mary's church by Philip Halling
2022
SP5106 : Chancel of University Church of St Mary by Philip Halling
2022
SP5106 : St Mary the Virgin, Oxford: west window by Stephen Craven
2021
SP5106 : St Mary the Virgin, Oxford: various memorials by Stephen Craven
2021
SP5106 : St Mary the Virgin, Oxford: Martyrs' memorial by Stephen Craven
2021
SP5106 : St Mary the Virgin, Oxford: nave looking east by Stephen Craven
2021
SP5106 : St Mary the Virgin, Oxford: memorials in north aisle by Stephen Craven
2021
SP5106 : University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford by JThomas
2019
SP5106 : University Church of St Mary by N Chadwick
2017
SP5106 : University Church of St Mary by N Chadwick
2017
SP5106 : University Church of St Mary by N Chadwick
2017
SP5106 : University Church of St Mary by N Chadwick
2017
SP5106 : Church of St Mary the Virgin by N Chadwick
2014
SP5106 : Church of St Mary the Virgin by N Chadwick
2014
SP5106 : Former library in St Mary the Virgin by Tiger
2012
SP5106 : University Church of St Mary the Virgin by Lauren
2010


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