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The Rt Hon Lord Patten of Barnes, CH

Nine new gargoyles for the Bodleian Library, Oxford are unveiled. The gargoyles were designed by children as part of the Millennium Myths and Monsters competition.

Gargoyles Unveiled

The full length Oxford Campaign production, presented by Michael Palin.

Oxford Today with Michael Palin

An introduction to the student newspapers at Oxford University. Cherwell and the Oxford Student are two student run newspapers with a long history in Oxford.

Student Newspapers at Oxford

Chris Patten, the Chancellor of the University of Oxford, talks about the importance of the Campaign.

Chris Patten on the Campaign for the University of Oxford

An introduction to the Ashmolean Museum and the Museum of Natural History.

The Ashmolean Museum and the Museum of Natural History

A welcome message from Professor Andrew Hamilton, Vice Chancellor of the University of Oxford.