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The Friary, Oxford
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The Friary, formally known as Blessed Agnellus of Pisa Friary, formerly All Saints Convent or St John's Home is a centre of formation for the Franciscan Order of Friars Minor Conventual in Cowley, Oxford, England. The building was constructed in 1873 as the convent of the Anglican Society of All Saints Sisters of the Poor. It is situated between St Mary's Road and Cowley Road, next to St John's Care Home and Helen & Douglas House. The friary and its chapel are Grade II listed buildings.
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The Friary | |
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Blessed Agnellus of Pisa Friary | |
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51.7442°N 1.2336°W / 51.7442; -1.2336 | |
OS grid reference | SP530053 |
Location | Cowley, Oxford |
Country | England |
Denomination | Roman Catholic |
Previous denomination | Anglican |
Religious institute | Order of Friars Minor Conventual |
Website | thegreyfriars.org/oxford |
History | |
Former name(s) | All Saints Convent St John's Home |
Founded | 1873 (1873) |
Dedication | Agnellus of Pisa |
Earlier dedication | All Saints |
Events | 2014, Franciscan Friary |
Associated people | Frances Ritchie |
Architecture | |
Heritage designation | Grade II listed[1] |
Designated | 28 June 1972 |
Architect(s) | Charles Buckeridge J. L. Pearson Ninian Comper |
Style | Gothic Revival |
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