Shelley Memorial, Oxford

Name: Shelley Memorial
Address: Oxford, United Kingdom

#97 among attractions in Oxford

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Facts and practical information

The Shelley Memorial is a memorial to the English poet Percy Bysshe Shelley at University College, Oxford, England, the college that he briefly attended and from which he was expelled for writing the 1811 pamphlet "The Necessity of Atheism". ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 51°45'9"N, 1°15'9"W

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HolywellOxford United Kingdom

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Shelley Memorial – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: High Street, University Church of St Mary the Virgin, St Peter-in-the-East, Grove Walk.

~110 ftE
Street, Shopping, Shopping district
High Street, Oxford
1 min walk • High Street, commonly referred to as the "High," is a bustling artery of commerce and history in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom. This iconic street is renowned for its vibrant shopping district, offering a harmonious blend of traditional boutiques, modern...
~310 ftW
Church
University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford
2 min walk • The University Church of St Mary the Virgin stands as a historic and spiritual beacon in the heart of Oxford, United Kingdom. This venerable church is not only a place of worship but also an integral part of the University of Oxford's history, serving as the...
~630 ftNE
Church
St Peter-in-the-East, Oxford
4 min walk • Nestled within the heart of Oxford, St Peter-in-the-East stands as a remarkable testament to the city's rich ecclesiastical heritage. This historic church, dating back to the 12th century, is a fine example of Norman architecture with its intricate stone carvings...
~550 ftS
Church
Grove Walk, Oxford
3 min walk • Grove Walk is a short historic leafy walkway running north–south in central Oxford, England, situated on land between Merton College to the east and Corpus Christi College to the west. It provides one of the entrances to Christ Church Meadow from the north.
~460 ftNW
Iconic, domed Palladian-style library
Radcliffe Camera, Oxford
3 min walk • The Radcliffe Camera is a building of Oxford University, England, designed by James Gibbs in neo-classical style and built in 1737–49 to house the Radcliffe Science Library.
~310 ftE
Bridge
Logic Lane covered bridge, Oxford
2 min walk • The Logic Lane covered bridge is a small covered bridge at the High Street end of Logic Lane, within University College, Oxford, England. The bridge was designed by the Oxford architect Harry Wilkinson Moore and was completed in 1904. It links the older Radcliffe Quad buildings with the newer Durham Buildings, built in 1903.
~470 ftNW
Library
The Library at All Souls College, Oxford
3 min walk • All Souls College Library, formerly known as the Codrington Library, is an academic library in the city of Oxford, England. It is the library of All Souls College, a graduate constituent college of the University of Oxford.
~380 ftW
Shopping, Art shops, Bookshop
Sanders of Oxford, Oxford
2 min walk • Sanders of Oxford is an antique print shop situated on the High Street of the city of Oxford, England. Although stores trading in prints were once common in the country, there are now only a handful left, Sanders being one of the largest and longest running outside London.
~460 ftNW
Square
Radcliffe Square, Oxford
3 min walk • Radcliffe Square is a square in central Oxford, England. It is surrounded by historic Oxford University and college buildings. The square is cobbled, laid to grass surrounded by railings in the centre, and is pedestrianised except for access.
~660 ftNW
Library, Historical place, Architecture
Weston Library, Oxford
4 min walk • The Weston Library is part of the Bodleian Library, the main research library of the University of Oxford, reopened within the former New Bodleian Library building on the corner of Broad Street and Parks Road in central Oxford, England.
~660 ftS
Park
Mob Quad, Oxford
4 min walk • Mob Quad is a four-sided group of buildings from the 13th and 14th centuries in Merton College, Oxford, surrounding a small lawn.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Shelley Memorial?

Nearby attractions include High Street, Oxford (1 min walk), All Souls College, Oxford (2 min walk), Logic Lane covered bridge, Oxford (2 min walk), University Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford (2 min walk).

How to get to Shelley Memorial by public transport?

The nearest stations to Shelley Memorial:

Bus

Queens Lane • Lines: 10, 15, 280, 3A, 5A, Lgw, Lhr, Tube, U1, X3, X90 (2 min walk)
Turl Street • Lines: 280, 3A, U1 (4 min walk)

Train

Oxford (20 min walk)