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This walk is only half a mile long but you should allow at least 30 minutes as it takes in some of the most stunning and well known buildings in Oxford. Traffic restrictions over much of the route happily ensure the walk is pleasant, safe and relaxed - ideal conditions for appreciating the buildings and soaking up the atmosphere they generate. If you only do one walk in Oxford this is the one you should do. And remember to take a camera!

From Carfax, with your back to Carfax Tower, walk away from the tower along the High Street, passing 3 entrances to the Covered Market, until you reach The Mitre.

Turn left into Turl Street, which gets its name from a twirling gate in the city wall situated, until its demolition in 1722, at the far end of the street. Lincoln College Library is on your right as you turn and the street also contains three colleges. Walk down Turl Street passing first Lincoln College on the right. This college, founded in 1427 by Robert Fleming Bishop of Lincoln remains, despite many alterations over the centuries, one of the most unspoilt legacies of medieval Oxford. On the left, beyond Market Street, is Jesus College, the only college founded during the reign of Elizabeth I, and opposite on the right is Exeter College whose founder, Walter de Stapleton, has the dubious distinction of being the only founder of an Oxford College to have been murdered.

As you approach the end of Turl Street the front quad of Trinity College with its gate tower in the background is visible across Broad Street through the 1737 wrought iron gates. To the left of Trinity is Balliol College.

At the end of Turl Street turn right into Broad Street where, after 100 yards, you will find on your right the Museum of the History of Science, which occupies the building of the original Ashmolean Museum, the first public museum in England.

On Saturday afternoons and Sundays some buildings are closed. Alternatives are given and the routes rejoin as indicated:

Just beyond the Museum go right through a small archway and keep right with the Sheldonian Theatre designed by Christopher Wren on your left to arrive in a courtyard with the Sheldonian on your left and the 15th century Divinity School on your right.

Continue to an open gravelled courtyard with, on your left, the Clarendon Building with its rooftop statues representing the 9 muses, and visible ahead across the road, the Bridge of Sighs linking the 2 buildings of Hertford College.

Turn right opposite the Clarendon through an opening which leads to School's Quad, now part of the Bodleian Library but originally built in the early 17th century as lecture rooms and libraries.

Through the door behind the statue of the Earl of Pembroke, who was the university's Vice Chancellor when School's Quad was built, enter the Divinity School via the gift shop.

On leaving the Divinity School exit Schools Quad on the right between two 17th century lecture rooms the 'Schola Musicae' and the 'Schola Naturalis Philosophiae' to the stunning Radcliffe Square. Directly ahead dominating the square is the Radcliffe Camera with its original ground floor arcade now enclosed to form part of the building, to the right is Brasenose College and to the left All Souls College.

Continue along Broad Street to the traffic lights passing on your right first the Radcliffe Camera designed by Christopher Wren, and then the Clarendon Building and its rooftop statues representing the nine muses. On your left is the Bodleian Library.

At the traffic lights turn right into Catte Street and after a few yards reach on the left the Bridge of Sighs, linking the two parts of Hertford College. On the right the Sheldonian and the Clarendon can be seen from a different perspective.

A few yards further opposite the main entrance to Hertford College is the entrance to Schools Quad, now part of the Bodleian Library but originally built as lecture rooms and libraries. The crests on the entrance doors are of the 20 colleges in existence in 1620 when the Quad was built.

Continue down Catte Street to reach the stunning Radcliffe Square. Directly ahead dominating the square is the Radcliffe Camera with its original ground floor arcade now enclosed to form part of the building, to the right is Brasenose College and to the left All Souls College.

Walk to the left, keeping the Radcliffe Camera on your right and take a moment to look through the gates at the Great Quad of All Souls designed by Nicholas Hawksmoor and built in the first quarter of the 18th century. On the north side is a sundial designed by Christopher Wren when he was the college bursar.

Ahead is the university Church of St Mary the Virgin. For a small charge it is possible to climb the 127 steps of the tower and to be rewarded with probably the most breathtaking views anywhere in Oxford.

Enter St Mary the Virgin through the tower door and walk through the gift shop into the church. Read the notes on the pillars concerning the trial of Thomas Cranmer and sermons by Wesley and Newman before exiting through the back of the church into the High Street facing the north side of Oriel College, with a statue of Cecil Rhodes towards the top of the tower. This is the only statue in Oxford of a man dressed in civilian as opposed to clerical or military clothes.

Turn right and walk along The High, past Brasenose College on the right, to the finishing point at Carfax.







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All Souls College


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.

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Ashmolean


Britain's oldest public museum
Beaumont Street
Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2PH
United Kingdom
+44 1865 27 8000
http://www.ashmol.ox.ac.uk/
Take a step away from the hustle and bustle of the city and savour the wonderful collections inside Britain's oldest public museum. John Tradescant's collection of archaeological rarities (both man-made and natural) originally opened to the public in South London in the early 17th century, for a charge of 6d (2.5p). The collection was inherited by Elias Ashmole and the Ashmolean opened in 1683. If you only have time to enjoy the antiquities galleries, with their exhibits dating from Paleolithic to Victorian times, your visit will have been worthwhile. You'll probably have to come back again if you also want to take in the collections of eastern and western art and the Heberden Coin Room. If time is very limited, try joining one of the lunchtime talks, which are always interesting and accessible. Admission: Free.

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Photo: Nathan Garrett
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Photo: Katharine Beutner
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Photo: Jonathan Shock
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Photo: Mark Collins
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Photo: Keith Cooper
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Balliol College


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.

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Brasenose College


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.

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Brasenose College photo by Dr James West
Photo: Dr James West
 

 
Bridge of Sighs


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.

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Photo: Phil Austin
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Clarendon Building


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.

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Photo: Henry Law
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Photo: Rob Walpole
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Photo: Emily Evans
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Photo: Gkriniaris
Clarendon Building photo by David Gray
Photo: David Gray
Clarendon Building photo by Paulette Burns
Photo: Paulette Burns
Clarendon Building photo by Peter Dreisiger
Photo: Peter Dreisiger
Clarendon Building photo by Warren Buckley
Photo: Warren Buckley
 

 
Covered Market


Multi-purpose shopping and eating
High Street
Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1
United Kingdom
The Covered Market is a delightful place to wander around. It offers protection from the elements, but looks nothing like your average shopping centre. The avenues here are crammed with small shops and cafes, and the products on offer are all of good quality. The shops sell everything from clothes and fresh pasta to books and boots: you'll find butcher's shops alongside souvenir shops and greengrocers. After all that shopping there are plenty of small cafes where you can relax and soak up the atmosphere.

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Covered Market photo by Mike Almond
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Divinity School


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.

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Photo: Steven Slaughter
 

 
Exeter College


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.

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Photo: Charlotte Pritchard
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Photo: Roger Lipsett
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Photo: dmrn0328
 

 
Hertford College


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.

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Photo: Andrew Knight
 

 
Jesus College


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.

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Lincoln College


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.

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Lincoln College photo by Alexander Robinson
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Photo: Ed Hayes
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Photo: Mark Wilson
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Photo: Siwan Kemp, Cardiff
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Photo: Beth Nosworthy
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Mitre


Old Oxford pub
17 High Street
Oxford OX1 4AG
United Kingdom
+44 1865 24 4563
The Mitre is a real curiosity. It seems to attract tourists by the bucketful, probably with its talk of being one of the oldest pubs in the city. However, you shouldn't be fooled by such propaganda. The Mitre is essentially a new pub that's been made to look old with clever wood-staining paints. Inside, it is dark and the decor isn't particularly inspiring. However, it's one of those pubs where families with young children enjoy a meal and a drink after a tiring day's shopping.

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Mitre photo by Simon MacMichael
Photo: Simon MacMichael
Mitre photo by Ben Willmore
Photo: Ben Willmore
 

 
Museum of the History of Science


Scientific instruments of a bygone era
Broad Street
Oxford OX1 3AZ
United Kingdom
+44 1865 27 7280
http://www.mhs.ox.ac.uk/
For those who enjoy the beauty and craftsmanship of early scientific instruments, this museum is full of delights. The building was opened in 1683 as the original Ashmolean Museum. It now houses the renowned Lewis Evans collection of clocks, sundials and other mathematical and astronomical instruments. Amongst the most prized pieces on show is the blackboard (complete with calculations) used by Einstein when he lectured in Oxford on the theory of relativity.

Review © 2007, Wcities
Museum of the History of Science photo by erin, torridly
Photo: erin, torridly
Museum of the History of Science photo by Alexander Rutz
Photo: Alexander Rutz
Museum of the History of Science photo by Roz Strang
Photo: Roz Strang
Museum of the History of Science photo by Johan & Natasja King
Photo: Johan & Natasja King
Museum of the History of Science photo by Katy Beinart
Photo: Katy Beinart
Museum of the History of Science photo by Bruce Irving
Photo: Bruce Irving
Museum of the History of Science photo by lunaman
Photo: lunaman
Museum of the History of Science photo by Kate Hibbs
Photo: Kate Hibbs
 

 
New Bodleian Library


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
New Bodleian Library photo by Andrew Mawby
Photo: Andrew Mawby
New Bodleian Library photo by Jayson
Photo: Jayson
New Bodleian Library photo by David Cumberland
Photo: David Cumberland
New Bodleian Library photo by Owen Massey
Photo: Owen Massey
New Bodleian Library photo by Olga Diez
Photo: Olga Diez
New Bodleian Library photo by Johan Zep
Photo: Johan Zep
New Bodleian Library photo by dandwig
Photo: dandwig
 

 
Old Schools Quad


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
Old Schools Quad photo by Mike Creech
Photo: Mike Creech
Old Schools Quad photo by Ellen Armstrong
Photo: Ellen Armstrong
Old Schools Quad photo by jo O'callaghan
Photo: jo O'callaghan
 

 
Radcliffe Camera


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
Radcliffe Camera photo by Marsha Filion
Photo: Marsha Filion
Radcliffe Camera photo by Rob Brewer
Photo: Rob Brewer
Radcliffe Camera photo by Petra Bos
Photo: Petra Bos
Radcliffe Camera photo by Andrew Platt
Photo: Andrew Platt
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Photo: fishyfish_arcade
Radcliffe Camera photo by Travis Pantin
Photo: Travis Pantin
Radcliffe Camera photo by Solla
Photo: Solla
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Photo: Alex Petryna
Radcliffe Camera photo by Stephen Godwin
Photo: Stephen Godwin
Radcliffe Camera photo by Tom Bradnock
Photo: Tom Bradnock
Radcliffe Camera photo by Bryan Fernandez
Photo: Bryan Fernandez
Radcliffe Camera photo by Elizabeth Molineux
Photo: Elizabeth Molineux
Radcliffe Camera photo by Ian Stewart
Photo: Ian Stewart
Radcliffe Camera photo by Steve Bridger
Photo: Steve Bridger
Radcliffe Camera photo by Aishwarya Pillai
Photo: Aishwarya Pillai
Radcliffe Camera photo by Dave Smith
Photo: Dave Smith
Radcliffe Camera photo by Joshua Horowitz
Photo: Joshua Horowitz
Radcliffe Camera photo by Timur Yalçın
Photo: Timur Yalçın
Radcliffe Camera photo by Rob
Photo: Rob
Radcliffe Camera photo by Yorick Lewis
Photo: Yorick Lewis
Radcliffe Camera photo by LesMeister
Photo: LesMeister
Radcliffe Camera photo by Michelle Newman
Photo: Michelle Newman
Radcliffe Camera photo by Sean Schneider
Photo: Sean Schneider
Radcliffe Camera photo by Astolath
Photo: Astolath
Radcliffe Camera photo by Lee Yat
Photo: Lee Yat
Radcliffe Camera photo by Ross W. Gray
Photo: Ross W. Gray
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Photo: Josephine Tanumijaya
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Photo: mrlemonjelly
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Photo: smithingtonlee
Radcliffe Camera photo by D Manners
Photo: D Manners
Radcliffe Camera photo by Phil Wylie
Photo: Phil Wylie
Radcliffe Camera photo by Richard Lindstrom
Photo: Richard Lindstrom
Radcliffe Camera photo by John Parry
Photo: John Parry
Radcliffe Camera photo by Katie Carruthers
Photo: Katie Carruthers
Radcliffe Camera photo by Mirjam Visser
Photo: Mirjam Visser
Radcliffe Camera photo by David Brudnicki
Photo: David Brudnicki
Radcliffe Camera photo by Shaun ONeil
Photo: Shaun ONeil
Radcliffe Camera photo by tama^chan
Photo: tama^chan
 

 
Sheldonian Theatre


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
Sheldonian Theatre photo by phenwoods
Photo: phenwoods
Sheldonian Theatre photo by Jeff Neher
Photo: Jeff Neher
Sheldonian Theatre photo by Bruce Clarke
Photo: Bruce Clarke
Sheldonian Theatre photo by Richard and Gill Long
Photo: Richard and Gill Long
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Photo: Nathanael Shelley
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Photo: Andrew Gainer
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Photo: Vinod Reddy Melapudi
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Photo: Armen Hakhverdian
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Photo: eddywelchio
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Photo: John Self
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Photo: Christopher Stickley
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Photo: Al & Kev
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Photo: deshal d
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Photo: bensons
Sheldonian Theatre photo by Garrett Coakley
Photo: Garrett Coakley
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Photo: Samuel Globus
Sheldonian Theatre photo by Katie Goldstein
Photo: Katie Goldstein
Sheldonian Theatre photo by Nicola Sheldon
Photo: Nicola Sheldon
Sheldonian Theatre photo by John Tindall
Photo: John Tindall
Sheldonian Theatre photo by Andy Hung-chiu Chang
Photo: Andy Hung-chiu Chang
Sheldonian Theatre photo by vivian Hutchinson
Photo: vivian Hutchinson
Sheldonian Theatre photo by 750r
Photo: 750r
Sheldonian Theatre photo by Tesia Zientek
Photo: Tesia Zientek
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Photo: daisytink7
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Photo: ben speedy
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Photo: Sarah Coulton
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Photo: philsfotos
Sheldonian Theatre photo by Jo Withey
Photo: Jo Withey
Sheldonian Theatre photo by Simon Hampson
Photo: Simon Hampson
Sheldonian Theatre photo by Mohammed AL-Rashid
Photo: Mohammed AL-Rashid
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Photo: i_like_promethium
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Photo: skkzarc
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Photo: The Oxford Sinfonia
Sheldonian Theatre photo by MarekFoss.org
Photo: MarekFoss.org
Sheldonian Theatre photo by Shelby Hill
Photo: Shelby Hill
Sheldonian Theatre photo by Wendy Carlyle
Photo: Wendy Carlyle
Sheldonian Theatre photo by Brian Gratwicke
Photo: Brian Gratwicke
Sheldonian Theatre photo by Kulveer Taggar
Photo: Kulveer Taggar
 

 
St Mary the Virgin Church


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
St Mary the Virgin Church photo by Jean Simard
Photo: Jean Simard
St Mary the Virgin Church photo by Carmen Alonso
Photo: Carmen Alonso
St Mary the Virgin Church photo by hengboy
Photo: hengboy
St Mary the Virgin Church photo by Mouhamad Mansour
Photo: Mouhamad Mansour
St Mary the Virgin Church photo by Jason Thul
Photo: Jason Thul
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Photo: Meghan
St Mary the Virgin Church photo by John Carter
Photo: John Carter
St Mary the Virgin Church photo by Tania Lejeune
Photo: Tania Lejeune
St Mary the Virgin Church photo by Michael Bell
Photo: Michael Bell
St Mary the Virgin Church photo by Nick Garrod
Photo: Nick Garrod
St Mary the Virgin Church photo by Cees-Jan de Hoog
Photo: Cees-Jan de Hoog
St Mary the Virgin Church photo by Theresa
Photo: Theresa
St Mary the Virgin Church photo by batears2000
Photo: batears2000
St Mary the Virgin Church photo by Arianna Agnelli
Photo: Arianna Agnelli
St Mary the Virgin Church photo by Pattie Tierney
Photo: Pattie Tierney
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Photo: puosno
St Mary the Virgin Church photo by Bas Jansen
Photo: Bas Jansen
St Mary the Virgin Church photo by Xander Shaw
Photo: Xander Shaw
St Mary the Virgin Church photo by Sarah Miller
Photo: Sarah Miller
St Mary the Virgin Church photo by Annette & Lee
Photo: Annette & Lee
St Mary the Virgin Church photo by Soraya Taherian
Photo: Soraya Taherian
St Mary the Virgin Church photo by Chris Konyn
Photo: Chris Konyn
St Mary the Virgin Church photo by Pixychik
Photo: Pixychik
St Mary the Virgin Church photo by ronaldopace
Photo: ronaldopace
 

 
Trinity College


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
Trinity College photo by Eduardo Munive
Photo: Eduardo Munive
Trinity College photo by Jonelle Lonergan
Photo: Jonelle Lonergan
Trinity College photo by Nettie Hendricks
Photo: Nettie Hendricks
Trinity College photo by Chris
Photo: Chris
Trinity College photo by Nick Morss
Photo: Nick Morss
Trinity College photo by caroline
Photo: caroline
Trinity College photo by Ashwin Mathew
Photo: Ashwin Mathew
Trinity College photo by Kaien Su
Photo: Kaien Su
Trinity College photo by Nihaar Gupta
Photo: Nihaar Gupta
Trinity College photo by mbavinton
Photo: mbavinton
Trinity College photo by Nazaré P.
Photo: Nazaré P.
Trinity College photo by prosecutedmind
Photo: prosecutedmind
Trinity College photo by boytsov
Photo: boytsov
Trinity College photo by Ruthe Farmer
Photo: Ruthe Farmer
Trinity College photo by Tom Wilk
Photo: Tom Wilk
Trinity College photo by Andrea Bower
Photo: Andrea Bower
Trinity College photo by Jane Best
Photo: Jane Best
Trinity College photo by Nicholas Pasqua
Photo: Nicholas Pasqua
Trinity College photo by janus
Photo: janus
Trinity College photo by Leo de Vos
Photo: Leo de Vos
Trinity College photo by NeetsBeat
Photo: NeetsBeat
 

 
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