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The Friends of the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter
Remembering the Radcliffe Infirmary
The Radcliffe Infirmary was at the heart of Oxford health care from 1770 to 2007, held a leading role in medical research, including the first clinical use of penicillin in 1941, and until its closure in 2007 occupied most of the Quarter. Working with the University the Friends want to celebrate the Infirmary’s history, highlight and conserve its heritage across the Quarter, and build an oral record of people’s memories of its special place in Oxford’s story.
Community and Quarter Together
Since 2007 the University of Oxford has transformed the Radcliffe Infirmary site, conserving and re-using its historic buildings and delivering innovative new architecture. The Quarter is now home to many University departments with Green Templeton and Somerville colleges as neighbours. The Schwarzman Humanities building, due to open in 2025, will have state-of-the-art exhibition and performance spaces open to the wider community. The Friends are keen to develop community arts, green and academic engagement with Quarter departments.
Following the Friends of the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter’s sold-out film screening and panel discussion in January, we are delighted to present another special event celebrating Oxford’s role in one of the most important medical discoveries in history. Join us on 13 September for an exclusive screening, in partnership with the Royal Society of Medicine, in…
The Radcliffe Observatory Quarter is set to see a significant enhancement following a generous benefaction and collaboration between the Friends of the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter and the University of Oxford. From left to right: Ian Baxter, Chair of the Friends of the Radcliffe Observatory Quarter; Ashling Wall, Architect Heritage and Building Maintenance at University of…
Don’t miss your chance to join us for a unique event to watch ‘Breaking the Mould’ and find out more about Oxford’s historic role in the story of penicillin. There will also be an opening address from Professor Irene Tracey, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Oxford. The event takes place at the Phoenix Picturehouse in…
