All Souls
Academic Excellence
for nearly 600 years
All Souls College, Oxford is a unique and internationally renowned academic community. Dedicated to advanced study and research, the College provides a welcoming environment in which rigorous scholarship and independent thought can flourish.
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...a fellowship, a friendliness and an understanding which is indescribably wonderful.
Discover
All Souls is committed to maintaining its remarkable buildings and collections for future generations. Discover more about two of the College’s most significant historic spaces, the Library and the Chapel, and explore how they continue to support scholarship, worship, heritage, and public engagement.
The Library
Housed in the original, 18th-century building designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor, the All Souls College Library is home to a collection of c.200,000 volumes. It is also the location of the College Archives, which offers a rich collection of material relating to the history of the College, including estates records dating from the 12th century. The Grade I listed building provides a unique resource to College members and registered readers.
The Chapel
The Chapel is a serene space of beauty and light, set apart for contemplation and prayer. It is open to everyone. Fellows and staff can visit at any time and the Chapel is usually open to visitors in the afternoon. If offers a tranquil sanctuary, steeped in history.
A rich history
From its foundation in 1438 to the present day, All Souls has sustained an outstanding scholarly reputation for almost 600 years. Explore the people, events, traditions, and changes that have shaped the College’s distinctive identity.
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