Examination Schools, University of Oxford

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The historic Oxford University Examination Schools was designed and built by Thomas Jackson as the University examination centre between 1876 and 1881. The building stands on a part of the site of the 'Angel Inn', which is reputed to have been the first Inn in England. Each year thousands of undergraduates sit their exams in this historical Grade II listed building, which is commonly known as the 'Schools' in traditional sub-fusc (black and white attire which is an Oxford tradition that is still rigidly enforced). Examination Schools is not open to the public.

75–81 High Street, Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4BG England

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01865 276909

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Artworks

  • Charles Fitzroy (1683–1757), 2nd Duke of Grafton
    Charles Fitzroy (1683–1757), 2nd Duke of Grafton Joshua Reynolds (1723–1792)
    Examination Schools, University of Oxford
  • Alexander I (1770–1837), Tsar of Russia
    Alexander I (1770–1837), Tsar of Russia François Gérard (1770–1837) (possibly)
    Examination Schools, University of Oxford
  • Lady in Blue and White Reading a Letter
    Lady in Blue and White Reading a Letter Georges van Houten (1888–1964)
    Examination Schools, University of Oxford
  • A Man and Woman in Swimming Costumes
    A Man and Woman in Swimming Costumes Georges van Houten (1888–1964)
    Examination Schools, University of Oxford
  • Figures Queuing outside a Mosque
    Figures Queuing outside a Mosque Georges van Houten (1888–1964)
    Examination Schools, University of Oxford
  • William III (1650–1702)
    William III (1650–1702) Godfrey Kneller (1646–1723) (studio of)
    Examination Schools, University of Oxford
  • Girl with a Basket of Flowers
    Girl with a Basket of Flowers Georges van Houten (1888–1964)
    Examination Schools, University of Oxford
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Artists

  • A Church with a Female with a Basket by Railings
    George Dickinson
  • Portrait of a Lady
    J. Caddick
  • Sir James Thornhill
    James Thornhill (1675/1676–1734)
  • Self Portrait
    Joshua Reynolds (1723–1792)
  • Michael Dahl
    Michael Dahl (1656/1659–1743)
  • John William Montagu (1811–1884), 7th Earl of Sandwich
    John Lucas (1807–1874)
  • William Davis (d.1765), Member of Council, Calcutta
    Thomas Hudson (1701–1779)
  • William Selwyn (1806–1875), DD, Lady Margaret Professor (1855–1875), Canon of Ely
    George Richmond (1809–1896)
  • Frederick Wilhelm III (1770–1840), King of Prussia
    François Gérard (1770–1837)
  • William Laud (1573–1645), Archbishop of Canterbury (1633–1645)
    Daniel Mytens (c.1590–1647)
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