Power, Women, and Queer History - City Tour

Discover the diverse heritage in the city of dreaming spires

This guided journey will take you back in time to highlight the many ways women have historically impacted the city of Oxford. We reveal the complexities of navigating university research and family life, uncover unknown trailblazers, and discuss queer experiences in the city. Together we will analyse how stories get made and forgotten in history, discuss gendered geographies, and challenge social expectations. 

All our tours are led by university researchers who have completed our official Uncomfortable Oxford training programme. Our guides combine expert knowledge and performance, ensuring each tour is a fun and educational experience. Tour is recommended for children age 12 and up. 

Tour is recommended for children age 12 and up.

ITINERARY:

1. Radcliffe Observatory Quarter

2. Somerville College

3. St Paul’s Nursery

4. War Memorial Garden

5. Lamb and Flag Passage

6. Wadham College

7. Clarendon Building

Please note tour itinerary may vary depending on time and guide. 

ACCESSIBLITY:

• All tours are wheelchair accessible, but please note some mildly uneven pavement and crowding in the city centre, especially on weekends.
• Service animals are welcome on all tours.
• Caregivers and accessibility aids are welcome to attend tours for free, with no need to register.
• The total distance walked during each tour is less than one mile. Each tour includes moments for sitting/leaning against walls, and toilets are available at certain points along the routes.

We do not usually use amplifying audio equipment, but can arrange to do this upon request and with advance notice. Please inform your guide if any visual or hearing accommodations are needed and they will keep this in mind throughout the tour. All our guides receive accessibility training and are prepared to make accommodations as needed.

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