All Souls College Library
All Souls College Library, University library in Oxford, England
All Souls College Library is a university library in Oxford holding around 185,000 books, journals, newspapers, maps, and manuscripts, with many items dating before 1800. The spaces are arranged to serve research and study, displaying important historical documents throughout the building.
Nicholas Hawksmoor designed this building, which opened in 1751 following a substantial gift from Christopher Codrington. The architectural design and collection policies show how bequests shaped academic institutions in the 18th century.
The collections focus on law, European history, church history, military history, and classics. Visitors can see how these subjects shaped academic work and remain central to the college's mission.
Access is restricted to registered Oxford University members, with regular opening hours for research and study. Visitors should check access policies beforehand, as entry is limited to affiliated scholars.
A woman named Cornelia Sorabji became the first female reader admitted in 1890 after an invitation from Sir William Anson. This moment reflects how the institution gradually opened its doors to new scholars.
Location: Oxford
Part of: All Souls College
Website: http://asc.ox.ac.uk/library
GPS coordinates: 51.75380,-1.25330
Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:01
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Sheldonian Theatre
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Bridge of Sighs
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University Church of St Mary the Virgin
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Turf Tavern
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Divinity School
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Clarendon Building
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Radcliffe Square
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Chapel of St Mary at Smith Gate
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Statue of the Earl of Pembroke in the Bodleian Courtyard
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The Queens College, Walls Lining The Lane Leading From The Back Quadrangle To The Brewhouse
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All Souls College, East And West Ranges Of The North Quadrangle
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Brasenose College, Chapel, Second Quadrangle
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All Souls College, Front (or South) Quadrangle, Including The Chapel And The South East Range On The High Street
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All Souls College, Wardens Lodging
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Hertford College, Chapel, South Range
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K6 Telephone Kiosk Adjacent To Bodleian Library
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Oxford city walls
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Hertford College, Railings
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Hertford College, East Range
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New College, Bell Tower
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Brasenose College, North Range, The Old Quadrangle
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Street Surface
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New College Oxford, Cloister (to West Of Chapel)
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Wall And Gates Of The Church Of St Mary The Virgin
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Hertford College, West Range
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Brasenose College, East Range, The Old Quadrangle
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