Queen’s opened its doors to welcome 3,354 visitors this weekend as part of the Oxford Open Doors event.
Visitors had the chance to explore the College’s Chapel, Hall, and Library, including the rarely accessible Upper Library. It was wonderful to hear people say that Queen’s had been a highlight of their day, with the opportunity to step inside the Library proving particularly popular.
The College Librarian Dr Matthew Shaw said:
It was great to be able to open up one of the hidden treasures of Oxford, and also explain how the Upper Library is still an important space for study and new research.
Visitors could also see one of the Library’s treasures: Diderot and D’Alembert’s Encyclopédie. Volume II of plates, published in 1763, was open to illustrations showing how type was made, prompting conversations about the production, organisation, and access to knowledge, as well as censorship.
Thank you to everyone who visited, and to all those across the College who helped welcome so many people to Queen’s.
If you didn’t manage to visit this time (or even if you did), you might like to explore our guide on Bloomberg Connects.
