St Clement's, Oxford facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Clement's |
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 St. Clement's parish church |
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| OS grid reference | SP525060 |
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| Country | England |
| Sovereign state | United Kingdom |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode district | OX4 |
| Dialling code | 01865 |
| Police | Thames Valley |
| Fire | Oxfordshire |
| Ambulance | South Central |
| EU Parliament | South East England |
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St Clement's is a lively area in Oxford, England. It sits on the east side of the River Cherwell. People usually think of St Clement's as a small, triangle-shaped area. It stretches from a place called The Plain, with the River Cherwell on its west side and Cowley Road to the east.
This area is home to many different kinds of people. You'll find families who own their homes, students living in shared houses, and social housing. Some buildings here belong to The Dawson Trust. This trust started way back in 1521 to help the people of St Clement's and their local church.
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St Clement's Street: A Historic Road
The main road in St Clement's is called St Clement's Street. People often just call it "St Clement's." This road connects The Plain, which is a large roundabout near Magdalen Bridge, to London Place. London Place is at the bottom of Headington Hill.
St Clement's Street was once the main route between Oxford and London. Today, it's known for its many small shops and restaurants. It's a great place to explore!
Old Buildings and Famous Residents
Stone's Almshouses are old buildings on St Clement's Street. They were built in 1700 to provide homes for people in need.
A famous artist named William Turner of Oxford lived here. He moved to St Clement's Street with his wife Elizabeth Ilott in 1824.
The Royal Microscopical Society has been based on St Clement's Street since 1967. This group helps people learn more about microscopy, which is the study of tiny things using microscopes.
The Old Black Horse is a very old building at 102 St Clement's Street. It was a coaching inn in the 1600s. This means it was a place where horse-drawn coaches would stop for travelers to rest. It's one of the few buildings in the area that survived the English Civil War. The Old Black Horse also belongs to The Dawson Trust.
Other Interesting Streets
St Clement's has several other streets with their own stories:
- Bath Street
- Caroline Street
- Cave Street (it used to be called George Street)
- Cross Street
- Dawson Street is named after Thomas Dawson. He was the person who started The Dawson Trust.
- London Place
- Morrell Avenue is named after the Morrell family. They were a very rich family who owned a lot of land in St Clement's. They made their money from brewing beer in the 1800s and 1900s.
- Rectory Road (it used to be called Pembroke Street) runs between St Clement's Street and Cowley Road. It got its name from the St Clement's Rectory. A rectory is the home of a church priest. The old rectory is now a home for older people.
- Marston Road is where you'll find St Clement's Church. This is the local Church of England parish church. The first St Clement's church was actually in a different spot, at The Plain, but it was taken down in 1828.
Green Spaces to Explore
St Clement's is lucky to have some lovely open spaces where people can relax and play:
- South Park is a large park with great views over Oxford.
- Angel & Greyhound Meadow is a peaceful grassy area next to the river.
