Following completion of the second phase of Clare’s Old Court transformation project, the Hall has re-opened for College functions after a 4-year closure.

The painstaking restoration and conservation of one of the College’s most iconic spaces is immediately evident on entering the Hall. Every period of the room’s architectural history is now displayed to best effect: the 17th century panelling has been conserved, and the walls repaired and repainted; the 19th century plasterwork ceiling has been repaired, redecorated and re-gilded; and the early 20th century stained glass windows (commemorating donors to the College since its foundation) have been cleaned. Panelling, walls, ceiling and windows now shine with a brilliance not seen in generations.

Click here to read more about the project to restore the Hall to its former glory and future plans for Art at Clare from Toby Wilkinson, Fellow and new Curator of College Pictures.