Founded in 1896 as a private room. It is named after Edmund Campion. Men Only – Undergraduates: 1 Graduates: 9.Campion Hall is a small academic community of approximately 35 men, owned and operated by the Society of Jesus, Soldiers of Christ, a Roman Catholic religious order. The society's members are known as Jesuits, and while their numbers are high in Europe, they are surprisingly low in Britain: around 200 at the last count. It is one of six private halls at Oxford and members are entitled to the same privileges as those at full colleges. All facilities are shared, which helps create a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. Accommodation is provided for all students with telephone and internet access in each room. The hospitality is unparalleled, with free meals and accommodation offered to short-stay members' guests along with the use of a bicycle, the most desirable form of transport around Oxford. The on-site library is small but has all the essential specialist volumes. For students who want more choice, the theological faculty library is just a few minutes' walk away. Beautiful stone building The hall is located in the heart of the city on Brewer Street, in a very solid and beautiful stone building designed by Edwin Lutyens (Grade II listed). The entire splendor of the building is masked by the narrow street and surrounding structures, which do not allow any kind of overview. A heavy round-arched doorway presents a bold but secret face to the world, hiding the architectural delights that lie beyond and giving no clue to the beautiful garden and buildings that surround it. Pembroke and Christ Church (Tom Tower side) are Campion's closest neighbours. The architect Lutyens (1869-1944) was knighted in 1918 and elected Fe......middle of paper......and financed this foundation in an attempt to provide priests who could infiltrate England to help re-establish the power of Rome. Promoting the Catholic faith in Protestant England In 1580 Campion slipped into London disguised as a jewelery merchant and began a hunted existence, preaching to the Catholic faithful and publishing writings against the Anglican Church. Although in her day Queen Elizabeth was considered quite tolerant (questionable) on religious matters (the last thing she wanted was a civil war), she had limits and Edmund Campion was starting to overcome them. Although the queen admired Campion, she imprisoned him and spent some time suggesting that he might denounce his faith. He would be assured of release and wealth if he accepted this royal request. Campion flatly refused and was consequently hanged, drawn and quartered in 1581 at the age of just 41.
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