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03/02/2022

Manchester College, located on Mansfield Road, moved to Oxford in 1893 and is the only college in Oxford accepting students aged 21 or older. Founded for people with an open spirit, the first female graduated in 1901.

26/01/2022

Originally known as Queen Elizabeth House and constituted by Royal Charter in 1954 to serve as a platform for networking to researcher of the Commonwealth affairs.

It merged with the Institute of Commonwealth Studies and the Oxford University Institute of Agricultural Economics in 1986 to create the International Development Centre.

Today it is one of the top centres for research and teaching in development studies in the world.

Originally known as Queen Elizabeth House and constituted by Royal Charter in 1954 to serve as a platform for networking to researchers of the Commonwealth affairs.

19/01/2022

Built in 1748 to the designs of Dr Thomas Camplin, the Vice-Principal of St Edmund Hall, the Holywell Music Room is famous for being one of the first purpose-built places for the public performance of music in Europe and the oldest still in use.

18/01/2022

The Pitt-Rivers Museums was built in 1885-6 under Thomas Deane, who is also responsible for a number of other scientific buildings, such as the Clarendon Laboratory (1867-9). Enter the Pitt-Rivers Museum and you will discover a superb iron-roofed gallery housing an extraordinary collection of anthropological interest. The Pitt Rivers Museum shares the building with the University Museum of Natural History.

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14/01/2022

Did you know?
Pioneering studies in X-rays emitted from the elements, the introduction of the concept of atomic number and developments of chemical analysis we carried out by H G J Moseley at Clarendon Laboratory in Oxford.

11/01/2022

Keble College was founded in 1870 and is named after John Keble (1792-1866), a Fellow of Oriel College, who started the Oxford Movement. The Gothic Revival style, which is quite unique to the Oxford architectural landscape, particularly for colleges, was envisaged by Thomas Butterfield.

10/01/2022

Founded in 2005 by James Martin, 'the man who predicted the rise of the internet', with the initial and largest benefactions of 150 Million Dollars, the Oxford Martin School at the University of Oxford is home to research into environmental issues, disease and inequality, informing policy and providing recommendations.

07/01/2022

Happy New Year, everyone! The New Year means new beginnings, so we're looking forward to this one! Let's start fresh and make the most of 2022!
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22/12/2021

A nanoparticle of the AstraZeneca's vaccine, sculpted in medical borosilicate glass made by artist Luke Jerram.

This exhibition and much more can be seen at the History of Science Museum in Oxford, open Tuesday - Sunday from 12 PM - 5 PM.
More information here: https://www.hsm.ox.ac.uk/

21/12/2021

Chemistry and anatomy were being studied in the late 1600s behind this beautiful facade.

The History of Science Museum is the world's oldest purpose-built public museum, which opened first in 1683 as the Ashmolean Museum to house Elias Ashmole's collection. In the late 1600s, it was a science centre in Oxford with a chemical lab and anatomical theatre in the basement and teaching in the entrance gallery.

The museum is open to the public, free entry Tuesday-Sunday from 12 PM to 5 PM.

20/12/2021

English pastures in the warm winter sun.

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17/12/2021

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16/12/2021

Christmas wreaths are the decorations we love to make to embellish doors or dining tables. This is a gorgeous example of a Christmas wreath I discovered at Magdalen College. The contrast of colours provided by the old wooden door cast into the sandy 😍 Have you made yours? 😇

15/12/2021

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14/12/2021

Lovely architecture at Magdalen College, Oxford.

10/12/2021

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09/12/2021

Less is more. I was admiring this gorgeous Christmas tree at Magdalen College.

Founded in 1458, the build was delayed to 1467 by Wars of the Roses, a civil war that led the Tudors to the throne in 1485.

Famous writers such as the creator of Narnia, C.S. Lewis, and Oscar Wilde and many others have walked the corridors of this college, which is open to visitors.

08/12/2021

Winter at Jesus College.
Founded in 1571 and admitting originally almost only Welsh students and fellows and opening its doors to female students in 1974, its history is an impressive example of resilience and perseverance.
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07/12/2021

Sleepy punts on the Cherwell River at Magdalen Bridge.
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06/12/2021

Simply have to stop and admire this beautiful Christmas setup on Broad Street! Getting the background right in your Christmas photo is important! 😍

03/12/2021

Decorating a Christmas shop window really is art! I walk past some of them and simply have to stop and appreciate all the details!

03/12/2021

Since 1911 the Bodleian has stored a copy of every book printed in England. The Weston Library is one of the buildings to house some of this impressive collection but is also home to some insightful exhibitions. The latest one, 'Melancholy', explores the early research dating 1621 into what gives us the 'blues' and courses of action.
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02/12/2021

The world lost Sir Martin Wood on 23rd November of this year. , which was started in Martin and his wife Audrey’s garden shed in 1959, was the first, and still one of the most successful, spin-outs from the University of Oxford. They developed the world’s first superconducting magnet as well as the first fully functioning MRI for medical use. Condolences to the family!
https://www.ox.ac.uk/news/2021-11-29-tributes-pioneering-oxford-innovator-sir-martin-wood

02/12/2021

Let the sound of the season's festivities surround you. Christmas piano performance by to take place tomorrow, Friday 2nd December, at 7:30 pm in Oxford.
Tickets still available here: https://www.ticketsoxford.com/events/maki-sekiya-piano
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01/12/2021

Get ready for the season's vibes! As the is getting ready for this year's Christmas, is spreading the joy of the celebrations with some wonderful decorations.

01/12/2021

A gorgeous morning for a walk along the Thames river! Cross the Thames river at to get to the for a hot drink!
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30/11/2021

Looking for inspiration? C.S. Lewis used to walk around Oxford looking for inspiration for his stories. And then he noticed this street light, which you might remember from the book and the film. Let's explore some more and become inspired!
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30/11/2021

Start your day with a nice warm coffee and a pastry at the Bodleian Cafe! 🧤🧣☕️🥐

29/11/2021

The natural world at Christ Church Meadow preparing for a winter slumber. There's nothing like a walk in one of Oxford's most loved green spots! 🥾🧤🧣

29/11/2021

View of Christ Church dining hall from Christ Church Meadow. A beautiful walk in the dreamy meadow, surrounded by views of gorgeous examples of English architecture should be on your list of things to do in Oxford!

26/11/2021

The "Bridge of Sighs" was built in 1913-14 was named after the "Ponte Dei Sospiri" in Venice and was built to connect two parts of the main buildings at Hertford College.
The bridge has featured in screen productions such as "X Men: First Class" and "Inspector Morse".
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26/11/2021

The relationship between the University of Oxford and the Colleges is perhaps more interesting than you might expect. A future undergraduate student reading at Oxford University is matriculated as such, but the tuition is provided by the College the student is allocated or associated with. The building here is the School of Examinations, where students are examined at the end of their first and last year, before earning their degrees.

The School of Examinations is located in central Oxford at 75–81 High Street. The building was designed by Sir Thomas Jackson and built in the late 1880s. The building is a magnificent venue for hire and offers a virtual tour as well. Click here to get to the virtual tour -> https://www.venues.ox.ac.uk/an-effortless-way-to-explore-the-examination-schools/
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26/11/2021

Oxford's Covered Market is a heritage building dating back to the 1770s. It houses a majority of local and independent businesses, offering a great range of locally made food, drink and crafts. It is very popular with both locals and visitors to Oxford alike, where you can buy groceries but also get lunch. 🥘🍦🍺🥯

25/11/2021

The Town Hall of Oxford is a magnificent architectural piece, designed in 1892 by Henry Thomas Hare, who was the winner out of 300 entries to the design competition. Today it is continuing its civic function, but its splendid rooms are now also available for hire for weddings, concerts and private events. It is also the home of the Museum of Oxford.

25/11/2021

Tom Tower (on the left) is a bell tower in Oxford, which was named after its bell, Great Tom. Great Tom is said to be the loudest bell in Oxford, weighing six and a quarter tons. It can be found on St Aldates, above the main entrance of Christ Church. Tom Tower was designed by Sir Christopher Wren and built between 1681-2.

24/11/2021

Gutenberg’s printing press appeared in 1450 in Mainz, Germany and the first book was printed in Oxford in 1478. Humble beginnings but now Oxford University Press is the largest university publisher in the world. Whilst the printing has changed radically since then, live demonstrations of this old printing press are done occasionally. The next demonstration will take place on Saturday, the 18th of December between 11 am - 1 pm. If you happen to be in town, pop in for this rare opportunity of watching the exquisite printing press in action.

24/11/2021

Oxford's two rivers, the Thames and the Cherwell offer both a generous supply of fresh water to the city, as well as the joy of punting. Punting is famously done in other cities around England, such as Cambridge, Bath and Stratford-upon-Avon. When in Oxford, it's one of the things that should be on your to-do list.

24/11/2021

In the distant past, the Bodleian Library of Oxford University used to be a chained library. This means that books and manuscripts were so precious and in such short supply that there had to be chained - no loans possible either. This knowledge makes us appreciate the books made available to us in public libraries even more. The oldest part of the Bodleian Libraries, the Duke Humphrey Library is now open to visitors and offer tours of the library and reading room otherwise only available to students, Oxford University staff and affiliated persons.

23/11/2021

Oxford Dictionary defines a cloister as 'a covered passage with arches around a square garden, usually forming part of a cathedral, convent or monastery. Many wonderful cloisters can be found in the colleges in Oxford.
This one belongs to Christ Church and it was used as a filming location for Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone when Harry first finds out that his father was a quidditch champion.
Christ Church is now open for visitors and offers self-guided tours of its buildings and grounds. 🥾🕶🎒🧳👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

23/11/2021

Dating from 1122, the historical heart of Oxford is today the tallest building in the City of Oxford, as well as being the height of reference for all new building. This means no other building shall be taller than the Carfax Tower.