The Campaign for Old Court
Progress updates
For more about the objectives of the campaign and to see a virtual tour of the new spaces that are being created in Old Court, click here.
March 2023
THE KITCHENS
RIVER ROOM
THE GREAT HALL
November 2022
THE KITCHENS
STUDENT BATHROOMS
NEW LIFT CORRIDOR BEHIND H STAIRCASE
NORTH PASSAGE
CORRIDOR LEADING TO RIVER ROOM
RIVER ROOM
VIEW OF THE RIVER ROOM FROM THE MASTER'S GARDEN
FROM THE ROOF OF THE RIVER ROOM
THE HALL
JULY 2022
May 2022
The substructure works to the North Passage, North Range and future River Wing have progressed well, as have mechanical and electrical works in these areas. Insulation in the main kitchen has been installed and will provide two hours of fire protection to the Small Hall, SCR and Fellows’ Library, which lie above.
The new stair lift leading up to the Hall is complete.
The building of the oak timber frame started in April, first with the new lifts area behind H staircase, and followed by what will become the River Room.
April 2021
Groundbreaking has taken place on the site of the River Room in Old Court, attended by Senior Tutor, Jackie Tasioulas, President of the Fellowship, Simon Franklin and Buildings Manager, Deborah Hoy.
"The complexities of the site, geographically, and of the building itself are extraordinary, and on behalf of the College we are very grateful for all the work being done."
February 2021
Heavy demolition has been carried out in the North Passage and River Wing, the site of the future River Room.
Drainage works have been completed, and the basement walls are being underpinned to secure the structure.
The team is carrying out brick cleaning and repairs to the North facade.
Archaeological finds
Working closely with archaeological professionals, the construction team have uncovered several interesting artefacts during the course of the works.
Clare College bowl uncovered in eighteenth-century culvert
Clare College bowl uncovered in eighteenth-century culvert
Mirror fragment uncovered in eighteenth-century culvert
Mirror fragment uncovered in eighteenth-century culvert
Hand-carved wooden pipe uncovered in eighteenth-century culvert
Hand-carved wooden pipe uncovered in eighteenth-century culvert
Stove for warming irons uncovered in blocked chimney place in H staircase, former Master's Lodge laundry facilities
Stove for warming irons uncovered in blocked chimney place in H staircase, former Master's Lodge laundry facilities
Built with Shorthand