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The Great Britain Guide

Public art & sculpture · South East England

Maurice Bowra

In or near Oxford.

Free admission

Maurice Bowra — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.

Wadham College Library interior - geograph.org.uk - 3158992

Hugh Chevallier — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Oxford · 1.2 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Maurice Bowra is a public art located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.

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Official information

Harris Manchester College, part of the University of Oxford, features a statue of Lord Philip Harris, a Conservative Party politician. The statue is made of bronze and stands at 174 cm tall, showcasing the college's collection of artworks.

From the Wikipedia article

Sir Cecil Maurice Bowra (; 8 April 1898 – 4 July 1971) was an English classical scholar, literary critic and academic, known for his wit. He was Warden of Wadham College, Oxford, from 1938 to 1970, and served as vice-chancellor of the University of Oxford from 1951 to 1954.

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Coordinates
51.7560, -1.2534
County
Oxfordshire
District
Oxford
Parish
Oxford, unparished area
Postcode
OX1 3UA
Parliamentary constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon
Nearest railway station
Oxford1.2 km
Official site
artuk.org

Sources

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Maurice Bowra?
Maurice Bowra is in Oxfordshire, the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode OX1 3UA), in the parish of Oxford, unparished area.
What is Maurice Bowra?
Maurice Bowra — a public art in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
How do I get to Maurice Bowra?
The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode OX1 3UA.
Is Maurice Bowra free to visit?
Yes, Maurice Bowra is free to enter.
How do I get to Maurice Bowra?
The nearest railway station is Oxford, about 1.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode OX1 3UA.