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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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 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. 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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 Historically linked to the city |
48-51 Broad Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3BQ United Kingdom +44 1865 79 2792 http://www.blackwell.co.uk/ |
From the outside, Blackwell's looks quite small - although not as small as when it first opened in 1879 when only three people could fit in the shop! However, don't let its appearance prevent you from entering. Downstairs, the 10,000 sq ft Norrington Room, with its three kilometres of shelving and 160,000 books, is the largest room in Europe devoted entirely to book sales. And where is this room? Most of it lies beneath Trinity College - after whose former president the shop is named - quad. Blackwell's is almost guaranteed to have the book you're looking for, and if by any chance they haven't - they'll order it for you. 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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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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 Traditional pub |
49 St Giles Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3LU United Kingdom +44 1865 30 2925 |
The traditional-looking Eagle and Child pub is famously known as the venue where Tolkien, Lewis Carroll and C.S.Lewis hung out and talked about elves. The front part of the pub features stained-wood panelling and rickety furniture. There's a long middle section which feels a bit like a college bar and at the end is an enclosed outdoor section which has heavy iron furniture. It can have a quiet, even studious atmosphere on some weekday nights, and is more like a pre-club bar, noisy and lively on the weekends. During the day, it's a delightful place to read the paper and enjoy a pint. With its sequestered nooks at the front, it can also be a good spot for a tryst. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Music and concert hall |
Holywell Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3SD United Kingdom +44 1865 30 5305 |
When it opened in 1748, this was considered to be Europe's finest concert hall. Built to provide a permanent home for the performance of concerts (which were previously given in college halls), it has a seating capacity of 250 and is thought to be the oldest functioning music room in the world. It is known primarily as a classical music venue but you can also hear excellent jazz and folk here - so it' s always worth checking out what's on. 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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Ever-popular city-centre pub |
40 Holywell Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 3SP United Kingdom +44 1865 24 2369 |
This pub, on the junction of Broad Street, Holywell Street and Parks Road, has been a favourite with tourists and students alike for years. Inside, it is spacious with several cosy rooms, including a non-smoking area. Photographs and paintings adorning the walls proclaim the pub's links with the city and royal visits. There are a few tables available outside on the street. There is an extensive pub food menu, but the food is fairly expensive and of average standard. Food is served from 11:30a-2:30p and from 5:30p-9p. The drinks are pricey - a pint of lager from here is as expensive as anywhere in Oxford. Disabled access is difficult and the toilets are at the bottom of a steep flight of stairs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Multi-faceted character |
12 St. Giles Oxford OX1 3JP United Kingdom +44 1865 51 5787 |
The Lamb and Flag is a large pub with three distinctly different rooms. The exterior (facing out onto St Giles) has recently been refitted and now has a cool, sleek look, which complements the drum 'n' bass that is often banging from the stereo. Inside, the front area is mainly used for dining. The middle room is more like what you'd expect from a pub, and there is a side entrance for people to spill out of when it's gets really busy on summer evenings. The games room at the back is bare, cold and echoey, but can be a good place to hide away. Overall, this is a pleasant pub, where you can catch up with friends. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Grand, traditional hotel |
Beaumont Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 2LN United Kingdom +44 (0)870 400 8200 http://www.randolph-hotel.com/ |
This Grade II listed building is something of a city landmark, and it has been improved and extended many times since it first opened in 1866. It's worth noting that several of the bedrooms are quite cramped and the reception area is small and unimpressive for a hotel of this quality. The Randolph is nevertheless a grand hotel, and its central location adds to its popularity. On the corner of Magdalen and Beaumont streets, it is close to the main shopping centre, but in an area that isn't too busy or noisy. 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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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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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 |
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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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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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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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"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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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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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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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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A pub worth tracking down |
4 Bath Place Holywell Street Oxford, Oxfordshire OX1 4SU United Kingdom +44 1865 24 3235 |
The Turf is one of Oxford's oldest pubs. It is accessible only down a narrow alley, nestling up against a section of the old city wall. For trivia buffs, this was the scene of the hero's courting in Thomas Hardy's, 'Jude the Obscure'. Inside, the low-ceilinged rooms are arranged on two levels. Outside, there are rows of benches in the courtyard, which is warmed by braziers in the winter. The Turf offers a good range of beers, lagers and real ales, plus mulled wine on colder nights. Food is served from noon until 8pm. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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All the natural history you could ask for |
Parks Road Oxford OX1 3PW United Kingdom +44 1865 27 2950 http://www.oum.ox.ac.uk/ |
Completed in 1858, this museum of natural history contains a wonderful exhibition of dinosaur skeletons, plus numerous curiosities including the remains of a dodo. This is a traditionally styled museum, but nonetheless holds delights for all the family. Venture upstairs to find the vast zoology, mineralogy and geology displays. At the rear, is the Pitt Rivers Museum which houses one of the world's finest collections of anthropological and archaeological exhibits. There is also a souvenir shop. Admission:free 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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