Bartlemas: Oxford’s hidden sanctuary – An exhibition (and talk) by Martin Stott

in collaboration with Oxfordshire Artweeks

16 – 25 May | 12pm – 6pm
Thursday, 21 May | 6pm (talk)
St Bartholomew’s Chapel, Bartlemas *

Celebrating the links between past and present, this exhibition explores the Bartlemas Hamlet and leper hospital on the 900^th anniversary of their foundation. A rich mix of place, spirituality, ‘edgeland’ and contemporary stories that still infuse this unique locality.

Photographer and local historian Martin Stott charts its origins, turbulent history, its focus on the outcasts, dispossessed, and refugees of the times, and the healing, care, refuge, and sanctuary it offered. He traces its impact on east Oxford over 900 years, drawing out the threads of these traditions, re-made and celebrated in the neighbourhood today.

Entrance is free
Booking essential for the talk

*The exhibition is being held in the atmospheric and rarely open Bartlemas Chapel. Access on foot only, is via a narrow lane off Cowley Road. Chapel 300m up on right hand side. No vehicles, no parking.