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    © Imperial War Museums 2026

    Memorial

    Oxford University Press

    Front Face and Commemoration

    Source: Oxford Histroy

    1/3

    Current Location

    In the main courtyard, Oxford University Press, Great Clarendon Street, Jericho, Oxford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, OX2 6AU, England

    OS Grid Reference

    SP 50803 06896

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    © WMR-31998

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    Type of Memorial
    Pillar / Column
    WMR Reference Number
    31998
    Description
    Short square pillar with incised inscription on the sides. Oxford University crest set within a wreath in relief at the top of the front face. Names carved into the two sides.
    Inscription
    6 o'clock face: TO THE MEMORY/ OF THE MEN FROM/ OXFORD UNVERSITY PRESS/ WHO DIED FOR/ THEIR COUNTRY IN/ THE GREAT WAR/ 1914 - 1918 9 O'clock face: (Names) 3 O'clock face: (Names)/ 1939 - 1945/ (Names)
    War
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Number Commemorated
    42
    Died
    42
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname
    War
    Second World War (1939-1945)
    Number Commemorated
    21
    Died
    21
    Information shown
    surname,forename
    Order of names
    surname,forename
    War
    Military Service
    Number Commemorated
    3
    Died
    3
    Information shown
    Surname, Forename
    Order of names
    Surname
    Additional Information
    The 3 Non-Combat deaths all occurred in WW1.
    Costs
    £176
    Maintenance History
    Date unknown: Memorial moved from elsewhere in the Oxford University Press precincts

    Ceremonies

    Unveiled

    5 October 1920

    ADMIRAL SIR REGINALD HALL

    Rededicated

    November, 2008

    Local Dignataries

    Components

    Pillar

    Height: c 1500mm


    Made from: Unknown


    Condition: Good


    • Source of Names and Images, https://www.oxfordhistory.org.uk/war/oup/index.html, accessed 8th December, 2023