Clore Duffield Foundation, the University of Oxford and Parish Church Council have also helped fund the works, which also include refurbishing the shop, conserving the tower and restoring rooms adjacent to the Clore Old Library to provide a public space for community events.

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The organization also is raising funds to build a water tower, an eco-friendly sanitation system and a library and to help provide electricity.

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The book of condolence will be open from Tuesday 12 February until Saturday 16 February at the Tower Museum from 10:00 GMT to 17:00 GMT and at the Waterside Library, Glendermott Road during usual opening times.

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