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Photos: Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford

This gallery of 64 photos accompanies our article on Christ Church Cathedral in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England. This unique cathedral is also the chapel of Christ Church College, the most prestigious college in Oxford. It incorporates the ancient shrine of Oxford's patron saint, Frideswide. All photos marked © Sacred Destinations are available for licensing. Click any image to enlarge, or just start at the beginning for a virtual tour!


Aerial View
College Buildings and Gardens
College Buildings and Gardens
Hall (c.1525)
Vault of the Hall Staircase (1638)
Vault of the Hall Staircase (1638)
Vault of the Hall Staircase (1638)
Vault of the Hall Staircase (1638)
Christ Church Hall (c.1525)
Meadow Building (1863-66)
Meadow Building (1863-66)
Meadow Building (1863-66)
Meadow Building (1863-66)
Meadow Building (1863-66)
Meadow Building (1863-66)
Tom Tower (1682)
Tom Tower (1682)
Tom Tower (1682)
Tom Quad (1525) and Tom Tower (1682)
Tom Quad (1525) and Tom Tower (1682)
Tom Quad (1525)
View from East
Tower from Cloister
Tower from Cloister
Nave Looking West
Transept Crossing
Transept Crossing
Chancel Looking East
Chancel Looking East
Chancel Detail
Chancel Vault
Chancel Vault
Chancel Vault Detail
Shrine of St. Frideswide (1289)
Shrine of St. Frideswide (1289)
Shrine of St. Frideswide (1289): Detail
Shrine of St. Frideswide (1289): Detail
Shrine of St. Frideswide (1289): Detail
Saint Frideswide Window (1858)
Saint Frideswide Window (1858): Hiding in a Pig Sty
Saint Frideswide Window (1858)
Saint Frideswide Window (1858): Algar Struck Blind
Jonah Window (c.1630)
Becket Window (c.1320): Saint Thomas Becket
Tomb of Lady Montacute
Tomb of Lady Montacute (d.1354)
North Aisle
South Aisle
Cloister
Cloister Gallery
Cloister Window and Vault
Cloister Vault
Cloister Gallery
Roof Boss: Man with Animals
Roof Bosses
Roof Boss: Lady
Roof Boss: Bearded Man
Chapter House Portal
Chapter House Portal
Chapter House
Chapter House Vault
Chapter House Vault: Apostles
Chapter House Vault: Peter and Paul
Chapter House Vault: Saint Paul



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