We take a keen interest in architecture, and not only new developments! Magdalen College, University of Oxford, majority owner of The Oxford Science Park (TOSP), contains beautiful and inspiring buildings which have supported the work of notable scientists throughout the centuries. Many of the buildings at TOSP are named after these pioneers and are home to some equally innovative scientists today. This conservation work at the top of Oxford's second tallest tower is truly impressive!
If you’ve driven over Magdalen Bridge recently and looked up at our Great Tower, you may have noticed something a little different! Glinting at the top of Oxford’s second tallest building are now four golden flags, or weather vanes. Have those always been there? Have we just painted them? The answer is sort of yes, and sort of no. It’s uncertain how long there have been flags on the Tower, but we think at least three of these have been there since the Tower was completed in 1505, nearly 520 years ago! Learn how we restored them with the help of metals conservator Peter Meehan and roped access specialist Chris Milford from Wall Walkers. #magdalencollege #oxford #towerclimb #history #architecture #conservationRead