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inspectors, St Clement's Infants' School moved to a new site in Bath Street on land provided by William James (1806-1880). New accommodation for the girls' school was included in the design of St Clement's Mission Hall (now 57a St Clement's Street) which was completed in 1891. The boys' school moved to a new site, provided by the Morrell family, in Cross Street in 1903. Following a reduction in pupil numbers, the girls' school merged with the boys' school at the Cross Street site in 1929. In 1956, senior pupils moved to the nearby secondary modern school, whilst the infants merged with the juniors at Cross Street until that, too, closed in 1958. The Cross Street site was subsequently acquired by St Clement's Parish Property for church and community use.
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now forms the main part of the churchyard between the church building and the Marston Road. The 1920 extension was partly to provide a setting for a war memorial; The memorial was erected by Messrs WH Axtell and Son and was dedicated on 4 April 1921. A memorial scroll inside the church lists the names of St Clement's men who died during the First and Second World Wars.
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William James's Charity Established in 1880 by the will of William James (1806-1880). Under the original terms, an income was to be paid to four poor men and six poor women aged 65 or over with the residue used to provide coal at Christmas to a further twenty poor people; all beneficiaries were to be
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The old churchyard at The Plain remained in use until the 1870s and was taken over by the City Council in 1939. The remaining memorials were moved to the top of the present churchyard in 1950. Human remains from the old churchyard which were disturbed by roadworks at The Plain and which could not be
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In 2018-21 St Clement's undertook a major project to clean and repair the windows, including the restoration of the "In Faith Love" window featuring Mary of Bethany, which had been partially dismantled when the Crèche Room was built in the 1980s and the restoration of one of the south windows which
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The church's professional staff consists of the Rector, Revd Mark Hay (from April 2024); the Assistant Curate, Revd Dr Joanna Tarassenko (since July 2021); a Parish Administration Manager, a Youth Worker, and a Children and Families Worker. There is a Leadership Team and many day-to-day activities
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The Foundation of Thomas Dawson (est. 1521), also referred to as "The Dawson Trust" or "Dawson's Charity" owns property in St Clement's the nett profits of which are used for charitable purposes. The charity helps to relieve poverty through direct gifts targeted on those living in the Parish of St
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At the new church, the original churchyard was a small area immediately around the church building. In 1879 the Morrell family gave the church 22 perches (about 665 sq. yards or 556 sq. m.) of land to extend the churchyard to the west. The Morrells donated a further acre (0.4 h.) in 1920 and this
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The site was chosen in the expectation that new housing would expand along Marston Lane (now Marston Road). The original plan would have placed the church on Marston Lane, but it was moved to its current position as part of a revised plan, subsequently abandoned, to build streets and houses in the
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Since the late 20th century, music for worship has been increasingly provided by a worship group using a range of traditional and electronic instruments. This has been accompanied by the increased use of contemporary worship songs alongside traditional hymns. The church also holds a monthly TaizĂŠ
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The Parochial Charities of St Clement Oxford was formed in July 1958 and augmented in 1959. It merged with the Charity of Thomas Dawson in 2024. The objects of the Parochial Charities was the general benefit of the poor in St Clement's Parish. It supported the needs of older parishioners through
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St Clement's was the first church in Oxford to be built on a new site since the Middle Ages. An unforeseen consequence of the new location was that it did not automatically become the parish church when it was consecrated in 1828. Unfortunately, this was not realised at the time, necessitating a
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Thanks to Newman's fundraising, the present church was constructed in 1827–28. It was built by John Hudson of Oxford at a cost of £6,032 19s 5d on land in Hacklingcroft Meadow, given by Sir Joseph Lock. The church had originally invited designs along the lines of Salisbury Cathedral or a Grecian
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St Clement's Community Property (est. 2021), formerly St Clement’s Parish Property (1903-2021), owns and maintains a small number of properties including St Clement's Centre, Cross Street and The Old Mission Hall and former Victoria Café at the corner of St Clement's Street and Boulter Street.
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The interior underwent a major refurbishment in the 1870s. In 1871 the original Georgian box-pews and benches were replaced by the present ‘Neo-Norman’ pews, arranged in four blocks divided by a newly tiled nave and two newly positioned side aisles. The West Gallery was taken down in 1876. The
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In 1839, the Rector and churchwardens bought the former Baptist chapel in George Street (now Cave Street) and converted it into schools for boys, girls and infants in response to the growing population. In 1874, following criticisms about the state of the George Street buildings by government
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St Clement's sits in a "green corridor" that runs from St Cross Cemetery in the east to Warnford Lane in the west. The churchyard is gradually being developed as a peaceful haven for visitors and a rich habitat for wildlife - woodpeckers, jays, robins and even deer are frequent visitors.
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One scholar suggests that there is a circumstantial case for the church being built in connection with a Danish garrison sometime between 1016 and the 1050s; this would explain its location close to a bridge and the dedication to St Clement which was unusual at inland sites at this time.
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The planting scheme of limes along the drive continues into Headington Hill Park where they line the carriage road up to Headington Hill Hall. The last Mrs Morrell to live at Headington Hill Hall drove to church in a pony carriage as recently as the 1960s.
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The late 20th and early 21st centuries saw several reordering exercises in the church building including the creation of a crèche and kitchen (1973), creating a dais in the chancel area (1984) and the installation of disabled access (2005).
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St Clement's normally holds Sunday services at 10:30 and 18:30 with children and young people either attending the morning service with their families or having their own activities at St Clement's Centre. Mid-week activities include:
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The small suance bell is the only one still in the tower, although it is not rung. It was made by Edward Hemins at his foundry in Bicester. The inscription reads: + W: HACKINS. E:HARRIS CHURCH-WARDENS E: HEMINS. BISSITER. FECIT.
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Clement and education support to those residing in or organisations delivering educational support within Oxford (post codes OX1-OX4). It also contributes to the maintenance of the fabric and services of St Clement's Church.
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refurbishments were the work of Edward George Bruton (1826-1899), an Oxford-based architect who specialised in ecclesiastical commissions in Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire and were largely paid for by members of the wealthy
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St Clement's first organ was purchased at a cost of about ÂŁ200 in 1846 and installed in the west gallery. In 1876 it was moved to the south-east corner of the church next to the chancel when the gallery was demolished.
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composed of one isle thirteen yards long (exclusive of a chancel) and six yards and twenty inches broad. On the north-east and west side are galleries. Over the latter is a small capp’d tiled tower containing three
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HM Probate Registry, Will of William James, probate granted 6 October 1880, temporary digital image provided by “Find a Will,” Gov.UK  (https://probatesearch.service.gov.uk/#wills : 14 May 2024)
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In 1897-99 a new organ was built by Messrs Martin & Coate of 54-55 Pembroke Street, St Clement's (now Rectory Road) from a specification drawn up by Dr TW Dodd, the organist, who was also organist of
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may have originally been a brightly painted stone corbel from the 13th century church, suggesting that the earliest parishioners would have worshipped in a space rich in colour and carved stonework .
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During the pandemic of 2020–21, when public worship, including singing and music, was curtailed, St Clement's musicians responded by recording music in their homes for use during online services.
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of Headington Hill Hall. The Morrells were closely associated with St Clement's for much of the 19th and early 20th centuries and were significant benefactors to the church and parish.
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In 2024 the Charity of Thomas Dawson became a charitable company, merged with the Parochial Charities of St Clement Oxford and changed its name to The Foundation of Thomas Dawson.
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the church and parish were literally on the front line between the Parliamentary forces on Headington Hill and the Royalists in the city. It was reported that, as a consequence, "
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direct financial assistance and made grants to organisations working to alleviate poverty within the Parish. It was formed through the consolidation of three earlier charities:
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St Clement's has three bells, all brought from the old church in the 1820s. The two larger bells were later removed from the tower and are now on display in the church entrance.
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The first professional musician mentioned in the church records is a Mr H Pitts who was appointed as clarinetist in 1843 at an annual salary of ÂŁ3 3s; the clarinet cost ÂŁ3 15s.
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Compensation of ÂŁ2,700, paid in 1959, by Oxford City Council for the compulsory purchase in 1936 of the Poor's Allotments. This was a piece of land on Cowley Road, Oxford "
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The four north windows (geographical west) depict scenes on the theme of faith. They were made in memory of James Morrell the Younger (1810–1863) by A and WH O’Connor for
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The second bell is 20½ inches (52 cm) in diameter. Based on its shape, it has been identified as dating from the late 13th century making it the oldest bell in Oxford
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The striking east window (geographical north) at the front of the church shows ten scenes from the life of Christ. It is made of painted glass and is the work of
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The combined register for 1665-1745 contains transcripts from an earlier register, now lost, of three burials (1597, 1643 and 1644) and one marriage (1621).
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The "Seven Churches" window in the north-west corner of the church was given by Emily Alicia Morrell of Headington Hill Hall in memory of her late husband,
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In 2020-22 the organ and several pews were removed to create a more flexible space and the kitchen was upgraded to allow for the preparation of hot food.
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The largest bell is 21½ inches (55.6 cm) in diameter and was made at the Woodstock foundry. The inscription reads RICHARD SHVRLY ROBERT GRIFFIN C W 1636
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Bishop's Certificate, quoted on "St Clement's, Oxford, List of Rectors n.d (probably late 19th Century), displayed in St Clement's Church, Oxford..
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allotted in trust to the Churchwardens and former Overseers of the Poor as an allotment for the labouring poor in the Parish of Oxford St Clement
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style, although Pevsner describes it as "patently Georgian Norman". The architect estimated that the new church could seat up to 1024 people.
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1682-1696 Robert Harsnett BD, dismissed for not swearing allegiance to King William and Queen Mary following the Glorious Revolution of 1685
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Almost nothing is known of the appearance of the earliest church building, but recent scholarship suggests that a stone head now in the
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Plan of St Clement's Parish Buildings, Oxford City Engineer's Records, microfiche ref 1624(OS) at Oxfordshire History Centre
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In addition to the church building, many church and community activities take place at St Clement's Centre on Cross Street.
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Anthony Wood, noted in St Clement's, Oxford Parish Register 1666-1745, transcribed from St Clement's Parish Register 1597-
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The current congregation is drawn from all around the Oxford area and reflects a wide diversity of ages and backgrounds.
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special Act of Parliament in 1836 to ensure the legality of all the marriages that had taken place in the new church.
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artist who lived and worked in Caroline Street, St Clement's. It was commissioned in 1846 and installed in 1847.
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In the early 1800s, slum clearances in Oxford saw St Clement's expand rapidly, with over three hundred new "
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The present church dates from the 1820s, but replaced a much older building, which was demolished in 1829.
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The first written record mentioning the church was in 1122 when it was one of the royal chapels given to
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Handwritten note on the architects's floor plan, St Clement's Parish Records, Oxfordshire History Centre
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Jan (9) Francis Cole executed for a spie & buried beside ye church privately without any ceremonie
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Dawson's Charity, Parish Estates and Minute Book Of Trustees, 1680-1831 in Oxfordshire History Centre
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reburied at the original site were respectfully reinterred in the new churchyard in 1950 and 2009.
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Burials for the period 1921-1937 are recorded in one of two registers (1883-1937 and 1921-2008)
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It also received an annual allocation for the benefit of the poor from Dawson's Charity
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Most of St Clement's parish records have been deposited in the Diocesan Archive at
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Stone marking reburial site of human remains from the Old Churchyard, Easter 2009
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added a gallery to accommodate a new Sunday school in 1825, with Newman's friend
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Letter from Charity Commission to the Rector of St Clement's, 27th December 1957
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roundabout, where the roads from London and Henley cross the River Cherwell at
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Letter from the Treaury Solicitor to the Rector of St Clement's, 13th May 1959
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http://www.victorianweb.org/victorian/art/stainedglass/jamespowell/index.html
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in 1865 and moved to St Clement's in 1896, when St Martin's was demolished.
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East window, "In Faith Obey" window, "Seven Churches" window (left to right)
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1553 English Church reunites with Rome under King Philip & Queen Mary I
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The Pews of St Clement's Church, Oxford, An advisory Report for Oxford DAC
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Between 1122 and the Reformation clergy were presented to St Clement's by
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St Clement's Church has links to two charities, both of which are chaired
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MA, theologian, later Dean of Christ Church, Oxford and Bishop of Bristol
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and some registers are available online. The archived registers are:
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1588 Reformed English Church splits from Rome under Queen Elizabeth I
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St Clement's is a partner church in the Oxford Churches Debt Centre
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CafĂŠ Club - for older people and others who are around during the day
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Marriages in St. Clements, Oxford Act 1836 (c.92. 6 & 7 Will. 4)
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had previously been blocked off to prevent the organ becoming damp.
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An extract from St Clement's parish register for 1643 (OS) records "
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Between 1122 and c.1534, clergy were presented to St Clement's by
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St Clement's Churchwardens' Accounts, 1843, Oxford History Centre
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Diocese of Oxford Faculty & Consecration Register 1827-1844
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A History of the County of Oxford: Volume 5, Bullingdon Hundred
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Diocese of Oxford, Faculties, St Clement's Church Oxford 1867-
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Allen, Brigid. "Morrell family (per. c. 1790–1965), brewers."
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The present church, completed in 1828, viewed from the east
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The Parochial Charities of St Clement Oxford (1958-2024)
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St Clement's Parish Records, Oxfordshire History Centre
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Newman, John Henry; Ker, I. T; Gornall, Thomas (1978).
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The south windows (geographical east) are plain glass.
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The capped tower was replaced by a square one in 1816.
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Development of the church building 19th-21st centuries
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are supported or led by a body of active volunteers.
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St Clement's Church originally stood at what is now
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St. Clement's Church

Marston Road
Oxford
England
Denomination
Church of England
Churchmanship
Evangelical
www.stclements.org.uk
Dedication
Clement, Bishop of Rome (died c.100 AD)
Architect(s)
Daniel Robertson
Style
Romanesque Revival (Anglo Norman)
Province
Province of Canterbury
Diocese
Diocese of Oxford
Archdeaconry
Deanery
Rector
Asst Curate(s)
evangelical
Church of England parish church
Oxford
England

The Plain

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