Oriel College

An Illustrated History of 700 Years

For 700 years, Oriel College, Oxford, has nurtured generations of talented students – including Saints, Nobel Laureates and Olympians. This beautifully illustrated book celebrates the history, the architecture and people of one of the most fascinating colleges in Oxford.

Oriel College, Oxford, celebrates its 700-year anniversary in 2026. This lavish new publication blends an engaging written history with archival illustrations, artwork and treasures, and new photography of Oriel’s impressive architecture.

Captured within this magnificent volume is a visual tour through Oriel’s past, present and future. This publicationchronicles how Oriel received its royal charter in 1326, itsflourishing intellectual reputation, and the luminaries who attendedOriel in subsequent centuries – from Saints to scientists, Nobel Laureates to Olympians. Oriel’s community has changed radically in the last 100 years – now the College boasts over 60 Fellows admitting 500 students,attractingtalented applicants from around the world.

The book wonderfully illustrates Oriel’s seven centuries of history with beautiful shots of one of Oxford’s iconic colleges. It also recalls those nurtured within Oriel’s close-knit community – generations of students, Fellows and alumni who have shaped the world and define the College’s legacy.

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