Trinity College Oxford
Maintaining the Beauty of a Renaissance College
1555
Founded
Broad St
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About Our Client
Trinity College Oxford
Trinity College was founded in 1555 by Sir Thomas Pope on the site of the former Durham College. Located on Broad Street in the heart of Oxford, Trinity is renowned for its beautiful gardens — among the largest of any Oxford college — and its exquisite Baroque chapel featuring carvings attributed to Grinling Gibbons. The College has educated four British Prime Ministers.
Visit Trinity College OxfordEstablished
1555
Based In
Broad Street, Oxford
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The Partnership
Why Trinity College Oxford Trusts Brierty Decoration
Trinity College's eclectic architectural heritage — from Tudor foundations to Baroque chapel — requires decorators fluent in multiple period styles and materials. Brierty Decoration brings exactly this breadth of expertise, combining deep knowledge of traditional lime plaster, heritage paints, and period colour palettes with the practical efficiency that a busy academic estate demands.
The Project
Trinity College was founded in 1555 by Sir Thomas Pope and sits at the heart of Oxford on Broad Street. Its stunning chapel, designed by Henry Aldrich with woodcarving by the master craftsman Grinling Gibbons, is one of the finest in Oxford. The College's buildings span several centuries, from Tudor through to modern extensions.
Brierty Decoration has carried out redecoration work across Trinity College, from the intimate quadrangles to the grand public rooms. Our understanding of the College's architectural heritage ensures every project enhances rather than diminishes the beauty of these historic spaces.
Our work at Trinity has included both interior and exterior decoration, always in consultation with the College's estates team and, where necessary, conservation officers. We use heritage-approved materials and techniques throughout, including specialist finishes for the College's remarkable lime plaster walls.
The relationship with Trinity College is one we value deeply — it reflects the trust that Oxford's finest institutions place in our craftsmanship and professionalism as Oxfordshire's leading heritage decorators.
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Common questions about Brierty Decoration's work for Trinity College Oxford
Brierty Decoration at Trinity College Oxford
Brierty Decoration is a quality painting and decorating company based in Oxfordshire, specialising in high-end finishes for period homes, heritage properties, and prestigious institutions. Our work with Trinity College Oxford in Broad Street, Oxford demonstrates our expertise in college & listed building decoration, delivering results that meet the exacting standards of one of the region's most prestigious institutions.
As specialists in chapel and public room decoration, exterior joinery and metalwork, student room redecoration programmes, Brierty Decoration serves clients across Oxford, Henley-on-Thames, Marlow, the Cotswolds, and Buckinghamshire. We use premium materials from Farrow & Ball, Little Greene, and specialist heritage paint suppliers to deliver finishes of lasting quality.