2 hours - Oxford Women Past and Present

We begin our journey at the Natural History Museum. Scientific studies and changing values opened doors for women in academia. From there, we move to Keble College, a symbol of the push for universal education and inclusion. South Parks Road highlights trailblazing women in science and politics, including Rhodes Scholars, while we reflect on the role of women in early Anglo-Saxon Oxford, from high-born to low-born, including the patron saint of the city, Saint Frideswide. On New College Lane, we discover the rise of Oxford's intellectual and religious authority. Queen’s College, University College, and the Examination Schools. St Mary’s University Church reveals the Oxford Movement and how women found their voice despite St. Paul’s prohibition. The Radcliffe Square and Bodleian Library offer insight into the transformation of education. At Balliol College, we hear the story of a Scottish princess. We conclude at Jesus College, with a nod to a secret message in the Gargoyles.