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 College of research fellows |
High Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4AL United Kingdom +44 1865 27 9379 http://www.all-souls.ox.ac.uk/ |
Founded in 1438 by Archbishop Chichele of Canterbury as a memorial to those who died in the 100 Years War with France, its full name is The College of All Souls of the Faithful Departed. This unique college takes neither undergraduate nor graduate students, only Research Fellows. The imposing twin towers (designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor) and Christopher Wren's sundial are features of the Great Quad which was completed in 1733. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of the oldest colleges |
Broad Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3BJ United Kingdom +44 1865 27 7777 http://www.balliol.ox.ac.uk/ |
Balliol is one of three colleges in Oxford (the other two are Merton and University) which claim to be the oldest. It's certainly true that members have lived communally on this site since 1263. Unfortunately, little remains of the ancient buildings, but a relaxing walk through the college will enable you to admire the unpretentious architecture of today. Balliol's other claim to fame is that it has produced more politicians and statesmen than any other Oxford college. Former students include Aldous Huxley, Edward Heath and Graham Greene. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Known as BNC |
Radcliffe Square Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4AJ United Kingdom +44 1865 27 7823 http://www.bnc.ox.ac.uk/ |
Brasenose is one of the oldest and most central of the Oxford colleges. It enjoys a unique position overlooking the beautiful architecture of Radcliffe Square, and its own buildings are of just as high a standard. The Tudor-style Old Quad, with its 18th-century sundial, is the most many visitors see as they glance in from the street. The more adventurous can visit the attractive chapel and library. The Dining Hall is usually open so you can also see the ancient "brazen nose" door-knocker from which the college gets its name. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hertford College link |
New College Lane Oxford OX1 3BL United Kingdom |
Although the building of this bridge was originally strongly opposed by New College, it has become a much admired architectural feature of the city and, despite being almost hidden in a side street, is one of the most frequently photographed and well-known landmarks in Oxford. Built in 1913-14 and named after the Ponte dei Sospiri in Venice, it links the two buildings that make up Hertford College. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oxford's most well-known college |
St Aldates Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1DP United Kingdom +44 1865 27 6150 http://www.chch.ox.ac.uk/ |
Christ Church is the most famous Oxford college, probably the grandest, and certainly the most photographed. Founded as Cardinal College in 1525 by Cardinal Wolsey, the college became Christ Church in 1545. The college chapel, which is also the cathedral of the Oxford diocese, contains the reconstructed shrine of St Frideswide, the patron saint of Oxford, a rich variety of stained and painted glass including works by Abraham van Linge and Edward Burns-Jones, and a rare panel depicting the martyrdom of St. Thomas A. Becket. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Part of Bodleian Library |
Bodleian Library Broad Street Oxford OX1 3BG United Kingdom +44 1865 27 7180 (Library) http://www.bodley.ox.ac.uk/ |
This is one of a number of grand and architecturally important buildings at the eastern end of Broad Street. The Clarendon was designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor (a pupil of Wren), and built in 1712 by the Oxford University Press for their printing works which had outgrown previous premises in the Sheldonian Theatre. Now it's part of the Bodleian Library, while the Press is in modern buildings a mile away. However, a felicitous reminder of its former activities is the 'Clarendon Press' imprint which can be found on all OUP books. Please note that this building is not open to the public. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Corpus Christi College |
Merton Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4JF United Kingdom +44 1865 276700 http://www.ccc.ox.ac.uk/ |
Founded in 1512 by Bishop Foxe of Winchester, this is one of the smallest Oxford colleges. Foxe was blind, so after the college had been built he was guided round the front quadrangle three times in order to trick him into thinking it was much bigger than it really was. In the middle of the attractive, paved front quadrangle is Turnbull's sundial (built in 1579-83), which is actually 27 sundials topped with the founder's emblem - a pelican representing the Body of Christ (Corpus Christi). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Earliest university building |
Catte Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3BW United Kingdom |
This is the oldest university - as opposed to college - building in Oxford. It is also one of the most imposing and one of the most easily missed by the unsuspecting visitor. It is entered via Old Schools Quad through the door behind the statue of the Earl of Pembroke. It was built in 1420-1483 and the initials or coats of arms of those who contributed to the cost are carved on the bosses of the magnificent ceiling. Initially, the building was used for Divinity lectures and examinations but it now forms part of the Bodleian Library. It also houses a chair made from the timbers of Sir Francis Drake's ship - the Golden Hinde - when it was broken up. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sends a shiver down the spine of undergraduates |
75-81 High Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4GB United Kingdom +44 1865 27 6903 http://www.admin.ox.ac.uk/scho... |
If you're in Oxford in June, there's a fair chance that you might see pale students entering the Examination Schools in the morning, or others celebrating the end of their exams later in the day. However, in addition to hosting examinations, the building is frequently used for lectures and conferences and, during both World Wars, it was converted into a hospital. It also houses the university's portrait gallery. Notice the two sculptured panels over the main entrance showing a viva voce examination and the award - by touching the successful candidate's forehead with a Bible - of an MA degree, and then walk round the corner into Merton Street to get the best view of the three-sided quad. Please note that this building is not normally open to the public. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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College with medieval gatehouse |
Turl Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3DP United Kingdom +44 1865 27 9600 http://www.exeter.ox.ac.uk |
Today, Exeter is best known for two of its former undergraduates: the writer J R R Tolkein, and Roger Bannister, who became the first person to run a mile in less than four minutes in 1954. In fact, the history of the college goes back much further, to the early 14th century. Founded by the Bishop of Exeter in 1314, the college was mostly rebuilt in the 17th century, but you can still see the medieval gatehouse, Palmer's tower. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Focus on medicine |
Woodstock Road Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 6HG United Kingdom +44 1865 27 4770 |
This college was founded in 1977 by Cecil Green (the founder of Texas Instruments) and his wife Ida. Medicine had always been one of the major subjects at Oxford University but from the 16th century, Edinburgh and London universities became the pre-eminent seats of learning for future British medical practitioners. In the 1940s, more and more undergraduates chose to study medicine at Oxford and soon the need to create a graduate college specializing in clinical medicine became overwhelming. Cecil Green (who had actually been born in Manchester before emigrating with his family to Canada) was persuaded to finance the new college which achieved full status in 1979. Visits possible at most times on application. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Harris Manchester College |
Mansfield Road Oxford University Campus Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3TD United Kingdom +44 1865 27 1006 www.hmc.ox.ac.uk |
From 1581 until 1871, religious non-conformists were barred from studying at Oxford. Manchester College (founded in Manchester in 1786 on the principle of religious liberty) however, provided higher education for those excluded from Oxford on religious grounds. The college finally moved to Oxford in 1889. It is housed in attractive buildings in Mansfield Road, and students wishing to live in college accommodation could hardly be more fortunate - many of them have lodgings in the beautiful 17th-century houses that line nearby Holywell Street. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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College dating from the 13th century |
Catte Street Oxford OX1 3BW United Kingdom +44 1865 27 9400 http://www.hertford.ox.ac.uk/m... |
Hertford College is one of the most photographed colleges in Oxford. The buildings themselves aren't particularly grand, but linking two of them is the pretty Bridge of Sighs which features on many an Oxford postcard. The bridge dates from 1913, and most of the college isn't much older than this. In its early days, Hertford had to fight for its existence against the expansionist plans of its neighbour Magdalen Hall. It was only when Magdalen was almost completely destroyed by fire in 1820 that Hertford's future was assured. Since then it has developed a reputation as one of the friendliest colleges in the university. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sixteenth-century college |
Turl Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3DW United Kingdom +44 1865 27 9700 http://www.jesus.ox.ac.uk |
Jesus is the largest of a cluster of colleges on and around Turl Street. It distinguishes itself from the rest of the university by being known as the 'Welsh college'. It owes this nickname to the fact that it was founded in 1571 by Hugh Price, (Treasurer of St David's Cathedral in Wales), and for centuries it gave preference to candidates from Wales. T E Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) was a student here - there is a bust of him in the college chapel. On 1st March every year, a Welsh service is held in the chapel to mark St David's Day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Multicoloured brickwork and mosaics |
Parks Road Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3PG United Kingdom +44 1865 27 2727 http://www.keble.ox.ac.uk/ |
Founded in 1868, Keble was the first Oxford college to be built of brick rather than stone; the first to be built by public subscription rather than by a wealthy benefactor; and the first to be built with corridors instead of rooms leading off staircases. Keble's red, yellow and blue brickwork provokes a variety of reactions, and certainly makes this college stand out from the others. Inside, the chapel walls are decorated with Venetian mosaics, and to assure their authenticity, craftsmen and an oven were imported from Venice so that the work could be carried out on site. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Continuing education |
Wellington Square Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2JA United Kingdom +44 1865 27 0383 |
Founded in 1990, this college was named Kellogg College in 1994 in recognition of the support given to adult education in Oxford by the W K Kellogg Foundation. The college supports the continuing work of the university and provides a college base for adult and part-time students. For these students in particular, the college location near the university administrative offices in Little Clarendon Street is ideal. Visits should be made by appointment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Formerly women-only |
North Oxford Campus Next to the University Parks Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 6QA United Kingdom +44 1865 27 4300 |
Although women were first allowed to attend lectures in 1873 and to sit certain examinations in 1875, there was no provision for residence or collegiate life for them until Lady Margaret Hall was founded in 1878 as a hall of residence for women from outside Oxford. LMH is named after Lady Margaret Beaufort, the mother of Henry VII, who took religious vows in later life and became a benefactor to both Oxford and Cambridge universities. It was incorporated as a college in 1926 and became co-educational when men were admitted for the first time in 1979. Visits are possible at most times on application. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Graduate college |
St Cross Road Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3JA United Kingdom +44 1865 27 1650 |
Linacre (established in 1962) is a good example of how modern architecture can exist in Oxford without offending peoples' sensibilities. It's an attractive building, in a parkland with playing fields close to the university's main science area. This is a graduate college, set up to provide a collegiate base for students from other universities who might have difficulty adapting to the ways of Oxford University. Linacre was granted its charter as a fully self-governing college in 1986. It is named after Thomas Linacre (1460-1524) whose pupils included Thomas Moore, Erasmus and Wolsey. Visits to the college are by appointment only. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Founded in 1427 |
Turl Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3DR United Kingdom +44 1865 27 9800 http://www.lincoln.ox.ac.uk/ |
This college was founded in 1427 by Richard Fleming, Bishop of Lincoln, and built on the site of St Mildred's church, graveyard and surrounding tenement houses - all of which were pulled down to make way for it. It had a precarious financial existence in its early years but new statutes in 1479 and further benefactions in the 15th and 16th centuries eased the situation. Notable Fellows of the college include John Wesley (the evangelist who founded Methodism), Lord Florey who developed penicillin and the philosopher Samuel Alexandre - one of the first Jews to be elected to an Oxford fellowship. Visiting groups must not exceed a maximum of five people. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Charming and Bohemian |
Little Clarendon Street Oxford United Kingdom |
Running from east to west in Central Oxford, Little Clarendon Street offers a wide variety of shops and cafes. The area is trendy and bohemian, with such stores as Posh Frocks clothing, Uncle Sams' Vintage American Clothing, and Cafe Rouge. The stately Wellington Square is located at the western end, housing the Oxford University offices and a small park. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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College with deer park |
High Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4AU United Kingdom +44 1865 27 6000 http://www.magd.ox.ac.uk/index... |
Magdalen's impressive bell tower on High Street has become a landmark in the city. The 144 foot high tower was used as an observation post during the Civil War. Nowadays, every May Day morning the Magdalen College School Choir welcomes summer by singing from the top of the tower whilst several thousand people make merry in the street below. The college is also one of the most spacious in Oxford, with 100 acres of grounds, more than a mile of riverside walks and its own herd of deer. Admission is £3.00 for adults, £2.00 for concessions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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College with theological roots |
Mansfield Road Oxford University Campus Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3TF United Kingdom +44 1865 27 0999 |
Mansfield is the youngest and smallest of the Oxford colleges. Originally a theological college based in Birmingham, Mansfield moved to Oxford in 1886. The college buildings which date from that time are the work of the Victorian architect Basil Champneys. Today, the college is known for its progressive outlook, including its policy of encouraging pupils from state schools to study there. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Marking the darker side of Oxford's past |
St Giles Corner of Magdalen Street & Beaumont Street Oxford, Oxford OX1 3AE United Kingdom |
For years, students have attempted to persuade visitors to Oxford that this spire-shaped memorial at the south end of St Giles is the tip of an underground cathedral. In fact, it commemorates a sombre event: the burning at the stake of three martyrs in Oxford during the reign of Queen Mary. Bishops Latimer and Ridley were martyred in 1555 and Archbishop Cranmer in 1556. In the 19th century, a public appeal was launched, resulting in this memorial which was designed by Sir George Gilbert Scott and built in 1843. Cranmer (holding his Bible) faces north, Latimer (with head bowed and arms crossed) faces west and Ridley faces east. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oldest buildings in the university |
Merton Street Oxford University Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4JD United Kingdom +44 1865 27 6310 http://www.merton.ox.ac.uk/ |
Merton isn't one of the best known Oxford colleges, but it is one of the largest, and one of three colleges claiming to be the oldest in Oxford (the others are Balliol and University). Founded in 1264 by Walter de Merton, the college has the oldest buildings in the entire university and the oldest surviving medieval library. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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New Bodleian Library |
Parks Road Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3BG United Kingdom +44 1865 27 7000 http://www.bodley.ox.ac.uk/ |
Designed by Sir Giles Scott, the 11 floors in this building (three of which are underground) are cleverly arranged in a pyramid-like shape to ensure they avoid overshadowing nearby buildings. This is part of a central group of Bodleian Library buildings, linked by a system of underground tunnels and containing over six million books and 100 miles of shelving. A copy of every new publication is automatically sent to the library, so the collection is constantly increasing. Please note that this building is not open to the public. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Old and beautiful |
Holywell Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3BN United Kingdom +44 1865 27 9555 http://www.new.ox.ac.uk/ |
Head for the spot where New College Lane meets Queen's Lane, enter through the narrow gate tower, and you'll find a college much more extensive and spacious than you'd have imagined. This was the seventh Oxford college to be founded (in 1379) and the first to admit undergraduates. New College boasts of an ancient city wall, as well as the impressive great quadrangle, with buildings dating from the 15th century. The college chapel has a window painted by Thomas Jervais in the late 18th century. The style of the nativity scene caused great controversy at the time, not least because the artist incorporated society figures of the day into the painting, including for instance, the wife of the poet Sheridan as the Virgin Mary. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Focus on social studies |
New Road Oxford University Campus Oxford, Oxforshire OX1 1NF United Kingdom |
When William Morris (Viscount Nuffield) - the man who introduced car manufacturing to Oxford - bought the old canal wharf, he offered to build a college on part of the land to improve the visual approach to the west side of the city. Although the college was founded in 1937, building work was delayed and cut back due to World War II and its aftermath, resulting in the 160 foot tower becoming a library rather than the chapel tower. The college specializes in social studies, and aims to provide a link between industry and academia. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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17th-century lecture area |
Catte Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3BW United Kingdom |
Schools in this context means teaching rooms - the quad was built in 1613-24 to bring together the lecture rooms, which were, until then, dispersed, throughout the city. Teaching was in Latin and over the doors, the early 17th-century curriculum has been written out - in Latin of course! The statue is of the Third Earl of Pembroke, Chancellor of the University when the quad was built and the man to whom Shakespeare dedicated his first folio. Schools Quad is now part of the Bodleian Library. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Grandest quad in Oxford |
Oriel Square Oxford University Campus Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4EW United Kingdom +44 1865 27 6555 http://www.oriel.ox.ac.uk/ |
Oriel got its name from La Oriole - a house which stood on the site of the present front quadrangle. This quadrangle, restored in the 17th century, is one of the grandest in Oxford, and is dominated by the stepped entrance to the Hall, with intricate stonework and statues of Charles I and Edward II above. Alumni of Oriel include Sir Walter Raleigh and Cecil Rhodes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Oxford's other university |
Gipsy Lane Campus Headington Oxford, Oxfordshire OX3 0BP United Kingdom +44 1865 74 1111 http://www.brookes.ac.uk/ |
Few visitors realise that Oxford University is not the only university in town: Brookes University may not be as famous or prestigious, but it is still a major regional university. Inevitably, each university's respective student population tends to have a distinct personality and favourite places to go - not to mention some healthy rivalry - but when it comes down to it, both contribute to the student feel of Oxford. For information on courses and admissions, call +44 1865 48 4848. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of the world's leading universities |
University Offices Wellington Square Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2JD United Kingdom +44 1865 27 0001 http://www.ox.ac.uk/ |
Many visitors to Oxford ask for directions 'to the university' but Oxford is not a campus university and it can't be visited in that sense. The university consists of 39 completely separate, autonomous colleges, which are spread throughout the city. Students belong to and live in the colleges, which are the focus of their academic and social life. The university is responsible for centralised functions, such as the major laboratories and computing facilities. The university also sets the syllabus and the examinations for all students from every college. The buildings to be seen and visited in Oxford are both university and college buildings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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College with magnificent hammerbeam roof |
Pembroke Street Oxford University Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1DW United Kingdom +44 1865 27 6444 http://www.pmb.ox.ac.uk/ |
Pembroke College was founded by James I in 1624 and a statue of the founder stands in the tower in Chapel Quad. The Hall, with its magnificent hammerbeam roof, dates from the 19th century and has a wonderful collection of portraits by former students who subsequently achieved fame in various fields. The college chapel dates from 1732 and the stained glass, which was completed in 1900, is by Charles Kempe, also a former student. Visits are made by arrangement. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine classical architecture |
High Street Oxford University Campus Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4AW United Kingdom +44 1865 27 9120 http://www.queens.ox.ac.uk/ |
Queen's is probably the finest example of classical architecture in Oxford. The college was founded in 1340, but the original buildings have gone, and a rebuilding programme in the 17th and 18th centuries resulted in the quadrangles we see today. The architecture of the front quadrangle is particularly noteworthy, and was heavily influenced by the architect Nicholas Hawksmoor. The screen wall that fronts the High Street also owes much to Hawksmoor, though it is attributed to a local Oxford mason William Townesend. This college is only open to the public on official city tours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of the city's most beautiful buildings |
Radcliffe Square Oxford OX1 4AJ United Kingdom http://www.bodley.ox.ac.uk/ |
Turn the corner into Radcliffe Square and you'll see why the Camera is one of the most admired buildings in Oxford. This was the first round library to be built in Britain by John Radcliffe, who studied at Oxford and left much of his wealth and all of his medical books to the university. Building work started in 1737, and in 1860 it became part of the Bodleian Library. It is now used as reading rooms and is not open to the public, but the exterior view is more than enough to make this building worth visiting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Offices for the Rhodes Trust |
South Parks Road Oxford OX1 3RG United Kingdom +44 1865 27 0908 http://www.bodley.ox.ac.uk/dep... |
Opened in 1929 as a memorial to Cecil Rhodes, this building is now used as offices for the Rhodes Trust. On the copper-domed roof is the Zimbabwe bird - the national symbol of Zimbabwe, formerly Rhodesia. Eighty five Rhodes scholarships are awarded each year on the basis of academic and all-round qualities to graduates from 18 countries. The first Rhodes scholars arrived in 1903 and former scholars include Bill Clinton, Norman Manley (former prime minister of Jamaica) and the actor Kriss Kristofferson. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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River trips with style |
Folly Bridge Oxford OX1 4LA United Kingdom +44 1865 24 3241 http://www.salterbros.fsnet.co.uk |
This local family firm, dating back to 1858, runs a wide range of river trips, from 40- or 90-minute pleasure trips to two-hour scenic cruises to Abingdon. Party trips are particularly popular and they include background music, a live jazz band and a bar, plus food ranging from snacks to full banquets. However, Salter Bros doesn't just offer summer activities: three luxury heated boats cater for all types of parties outside the main summer season, including a sit-down Christmas dinner. Salters were originally boat builders and are still very active in this area, producing skiffs, punts, dinghies and boating accessories. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ceremonies and concerts |
Broad Street Oxford OX1 3AZ United Kingdom +44 1865 27 7299 http://www.sheldon.ox.ac.uk/ |
Round buildings usually stand out from the surrounding architecture, and the Sheldonian is no exception. Visitors can't help but wonder what goes on inside, not least because the 'Emperors' heads' on the wall on Broad Street give the place such an imposing air. Primarily, the Sheldonian is a university building, used for major meetings and ceremonies. At other times, it is used as a concert venue. The theatre is an excellent setting, particularly for classical recitals, although the tiered seating can be slightly uncomfortable. This is a historically important building as it was the first major one to be designed by Sir Christopher Wren, who at the time was only 31 and a professor of astronomy. The design is based on the Marcellus Theatre in Rome and the theatre is named after Archbishop Sheldon (University Chancellor and Archbishop of Canterbury) who paid for its construction. Opening hours are irregular, depending on ceremonies, concerts and rehearsals. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Somerville College |
Woodstock Road Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 6HD United Kingdom +44 1865 27 0600 www.some.ox.ac.uk |
In 1878, a committee was established to promote the admission of women to the university by founding a female hall of residence. Somerville Hall emerged, and the fact that it can boast Indira Gandhi and Margaret Thatcher amongst its alumni is proof indeed of its success in furthering the cause of women's studies. Somerville was also the first of the four women's halls to employ its own tutors, the first to call itself a college (1894), and the first to become a full college (1951). Visits possible at most times on application. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Former women's college |
Woodstock Road Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 6HS United Kingdom +44 1865 274800 |
When women were struggling to be accepted into the university during the last quarter of the 19th century, four women's halls of residence were founded, but there was still a group of women students living in private houses. They became organised as the Society of Oxford Home Students and by the mid 1950s, they had achieved full college status as St Anne's College. The college is built around the original Victorian houses, and more recent additions include the library, lecture rooms and the Founder's Gatehouse. Visits are possible at most times but on application. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Founded by Frenchman |
Woodstock Road Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 6JF United Kingdom +44 1865 28 4700 |
The only Oxford College to be founded by a foreigner, Antonin Besse chose Oxford when the French government rejected his plan to build a college in his native country. The college, which opened in 1950 with four students, is for graduates only, and specialises in international studies. Today, more than half of its nearly 300 members come from overseas. The entrance building was originally a convent built in 1868 by Marian Hughes, the first woman to become a nun in the Church of England. Visits possible at most times by appointment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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St Catherine's College |
Manor Road Oxford OX1 3UJ United Kingdom +44 1865 27 1700 |
St Catherine's is amongst the largest colleges in Oxford and its buildings, designed by the Dane Arne Jacobsen, aim to provide a traditional college layout within a thoroughly modern setting. The college wasn't founded until 1962, but it's roots go back to 1868, when the university first allowed students to matriculate without having to belong to a college or academic hall. These non-collegiate students soon began to meet in St Catherine's Hall and called themselves St Catherine's Club. In 1931, this became St Catherine's Society, and 30 years later the college was finally established. Visits possible at most times by appointment. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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"Teddy Hall" |
Queen's Lane Oxford Univeristy Campus Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4AR United Kingdom +44 1865 27 9000 http://www.seh.ox.ac.uk |
This college is named after St Edmund of Abingdon, who in the 1190s taught in a house on this site. Known as Teddy Hall and founded in 1238, it was the last surviving medieval hall, and retained the title till 1957 when it gained full college status. Teddy Hall has the smallest front quadrangle in Oxford, despite the fact that it is one of the biggest colleges in the university, in terms of the number of dons and students. Nowadays though, you're almost as likely to see delegates walking through the college as you are to find students, since this is one of the most popular conference venues in town. Open during daylight hours (except mornings) in Trinity term. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Women's college |
Cowley Place Oxford OX4 1DY United Kingdom +44 1865 27 6884 http://www.st-hildas.ox.ac.uk/ |
St Hilda's has stood against the tide of colleges giving up their single-sex status, and is now the only all-female college in Oxford. It owes its existence to Dorothea Beale, the Principal of Cheltenham Ladies College, who wanted to provide an Oxford education for some of her pupils. To achieve this, she opened a residential hall in Oxford in 1893 and named it St Hilda's Hall, after a 7th-century abbess from Whitby in Yorkshire. In the early years, St Hilda's had close links with the Teacher Training College at Cheltenham but these links were broken when women were finally admitted to Oxford University in 1920. The college now also boasts an acclaimed classical music venue: the Jacqueline du Pre Music Building, home to many concerts and performances. Visit the website to see what events are coming up. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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College founded for women |
St Margaret's Road Oxford, Oxfordshire OX2 6LE United Kingdom +44 1865 27 4900 |
St Hugh's may be slightly off the beaten track in north Oxford, but it's a pleasant area to explore when you've seen all the city centre has to offer, and after all, this college has an interesting history. In 1886, the first principal of Lady Margaret Hall, Elizabeth Wordsworth, rented a house to enable four financially needy women to study for Oxford examinations. She named it St Hugh's Hall in honour of a medieval predecessor of her father, the Bishop of Lincoln. This initiative was not without initial trauma. In 1911, the principal and her deputy published an anonymous account of a psychic experience they had shared in Versailles when they had apparently seen Marie-Antoinette. Although opponents to the presence of women at Oxford seized this incident as proof of lack of feminine rationality and intellect, both St Hugh's and the women's cause continued to prosper. Visits possible at most times on application. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Beautiful gardens |
St Giles Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3JP United Kingdom +44 1865 27 7300 http://www.sjc.ox.ac.uk/ |
St John's isn't on the main tourist trail of colleges, but it has some outstanding features that make it well worth visiting. Founded in 1437 as St Bernard's (a college for Cistercian students), it was dissolved in 1539 and became St John's 16 years later under the patronage of merchant tailor Sir Thomas White. St John's remained a single-sex college until women were admitted in 1979. The peaceful atmosphere of Canterbury Quad, with its impressive classical architecture, is the ideal setting for the gates through to the college gardens. Designed by Capability Brown in the 18th century, they are perhaps the finest to be found in any Oxford college. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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University church |
High Street Oxford OX1 4AH United Kingdom +44 1865 27 9111 http://www.university-church.o... |
Although mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, the oldest parts of the church we now see are the 13th-century tower and 14th-century spire. Until specialised university buildings were available, St Mary's was used for university meetings, examinations and ceremonies. In fact, the flat-roofed extension which is now a cafe was once the university parliament building. It was in this church that Archbishop Cranmer was tried for heresy in 1555; where John Wesley, the founder of Methodism, preached his famous 1774 sermon; and where John Keeble delivered his Assize sermon (in 1833) which became the catalyst for the Oxford Movement. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Saxon tower |
Cornmarket Street Oxford OX13EY United Kingdom +44 1865 24 0940 |
Dating from about 1040, this is Oxford's oldest building. It is situated in the middle of the shopping area and is passed every day by thousands of people who scarcely give it a glance. Built during the late Saxon period, the two towers of the original north gate were later connected by the Bocardo prison which held the three martyrs (see Martyrs' Memorial) before they were burned at the stake. Their cell door is in the tower, as are a page from a 1437 set of churchwardens' accounts, some fine examples of church silver (including a 1562 chalice), and the great seal of King James I. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Founded in 1929 |
New Inn Hall Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2DL United Kingdom +44 1865 27 8900 |
St Peter's stands at the eastern boundary of the medieval city. The college itself was founded in 1929, making it one of the universities, 'younger' colleges, but some of its buildings are much older. The church of St Peter-le-Bailey, designed by Basil Champneys in the late 19th century) is now the college chapel - there has been a church on the site for 900 years. Visits possible at most times of the day on application. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Modern languages centre |
St Giles Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3NA United Kingdom +44 1865 27 8154 http://www.taylib.ox.ac.uk/ |
Known as 'The Taylorian' and completed in 1844, this building, with its impressive classical features inside and out, houses lecture theatres, offices and the main libraries and reading rooms of the Modern Languages Faculty, and is used mainly by students of the university. The female statues on top of the four Ionic columns represent France, Italy, Germany and Spain, whose languages are the main ones taught in the building. Please note that this building is not open to the public. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Eye-catching entrance to Christ Church |
Christ Church St Aldates Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1DP United Kingdom +44 1865 27 6150 |
Standing over the entrance to the most famous Oxford college, Tom Tower is a landmark in itself. This imposing octagonal tower with a lead-covered cupola was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and completed in 1682. It was constructed on top of an archway and turrets dating from the 16th century and houses Great Tom - the loudest bell in Oxford. Weighing more than seven tons, the bell chimes 101 times at 9.05p every evening to recall not only the 101 students residing in Christ Church when the tower was completed, but also the time by which they were supposed to be in bed. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fine neo-Jacobean building |
St Aldates Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 1BX United Kingdom +44 1865 25 2195 http://www.oxford.gov.uk/touri... |
The weather vane on the roof of the grand, neo-Jacobean town hall is a reminder of the city's distant past, when it was called Oxenford. Opened by the Prince of Wales (later Edward VII) in 1897, the building originally housed a library and law courts. When both eventually required larger premises, the Museum of Oxford moved into the space left vacant by the library and the law rooms became meeting rooms. Today, the town hall is used for local government meetings, and also as a conference venue. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Trinity College |
Broad Street Oxford OX1 3BH United Kingdom +44 1865 27 9900 http://www.trinity.ox.ac.uk/ |
While walking along Parks Road, pause at the large wrought iron gates set in the wall on the west side of the street, and you will not fail to be impressed by the grandeur of Trinity College gardens. Do not, however, be tempted to look for a college entrance of equal stature. Enter Trinity through a narrow gate, squashed between the houses of Broad Street, to see the baroque chapel, the Garden Quad (originally designed in part by Christopher Wren) and the rest of the fine gardens. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Jacobean-style college |
Parks Road Oxford University Campus Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3PN United Kingdom +44 1865 27 7900 http://www.wadham.ox.ac.uk/ |
When Nicholas Wadham died in 1609, his will included the provision of a new college in Oxford. His widow Dorothy carried out his plan to such good effect that Wadham was founded in 1612, only three years after her husband's death. It was so well designed and laid out in the Oxford-Jacobean style that no major modifications have been necessary. The original statutes prevented the Warden (head of the college) from marrying and it required a special act of Parliament nearly 200 years later in 1806 to change them. During holidays, the college is only open from 10a-11:30a, daily. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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College with attractive lake |
Worcester Street Oxford University Campus Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2HB United Kingdom +44 1865 27 8300 http://www.worc.ox.ac.uk/ |
Worcester's location is nowadays regarded as central, but it was once considered so isolated that the college was referred to as Botany Bay. The benefit of being on the edge of central Oxford is that Worcester has extensive grounds. The grounds extend to 26 acres and include a beautiful lake - unsurprisingly, they are one of the main attractions for visitors to the college. Worcester is also of considerable architectural interest, with a pleasing mix of neo-classical and medieval buildings. The latter are a reminder of the college's beginnings as a Benedictine college in the 13th century. Visits by appointment only: no groups. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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