Event Start Date: 26 November 2021 13:30 - 15:00

Location: Somerville College Chapel

We are pleased to invite friends and former colleagues of Shirley Williams, Baroness Williams of Crosby, to a memorial service on Friday 26th November 2021. The service will feature prayers, music and readings from family and friends, followed by refreshments in Somerville’s Hall.

Please note, places at the memorial are limited and admission for guests to the Chapel will be from 1pm. For the benefit of anyone unable to attend, the event will also be broadcast online.

To register your interest, please use the following booking form.

Shirley Williams Memorial Service

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