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07/12/2024

Festive High Street outside the Old Bank Hotel. The building has been occupied by several businesses, the last being Barclays Bank.

30/11/2024

Corpus Christi College, Oxford, founded in 1517 by Richard Foxe, Bishop of Wi******er, is one of the university’s smaller colleges. Originally established to promote classical learning and theology, it played a key role in the Renaissance and Reformation periods. Its notable alumni include John Keble and Isaiah Berlin.

04/11/2024

Christchurch looking glorious in the winter sun. The Meadow building was constructed in 1862–66

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Oxford City Walking Tours with a local
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01/11/2024

Oxford’s Radcliffe Camera, with its iconic dome and neoclassical architecture, has been a popular filming location in Oxford, featured in several films and TV series, especially when directors want to capture a scholarly or historic atmosphere. Here are some notable appearances:

1. The Golden Compass (2007) – Based on Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials series, this film used the Radcliffe Camera to represent parts of Jordan College, the fictional university that Lyra attends.
2. The Red Violin (1998) – This film, which follows the journey of a mysterious violin through several centuries, uses Oxford as one of its locations, including scenes near the Radcliffe Camera.
3. The Saint (1997) – Starring Val Kilmer, this movie has a scene set in Oxford, and the Radcliffe Camera is featured in the backdrop.
4. X-Men: First Class (2011) – Although not directly in front of the Radcliffe Camera, several Oxford scenes feature iconic university landmarks, giving the sense of an academic setting, with shots capturing the area near the Radcliffe Camera.
5. Young Sherlock Holmes (1985) – Some scenes were filmed in Oxford, including locations near the Radcliffe Camera, to depict Holmes’s early years in an academic environment.

The Radcliffe Camera has also appeared in various TV series, including episodes of Inspector Morse, Lewis, and Endeavour, which often feature Oxford landmarks. Its unique look often serves to immediately convey an aura of tradition, academia, or mystery.
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28/10/2024

Oxford’s Faculty of Theology and Religion, informally called “Divinity School,” is one of the oldest faculties, dating back to 1221. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs in theology, philosophy, and religious studies, fostering critical study of religious traditions. The historic Divinity School building hosts notable events, such as weddings and lectures.
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16/10/2024

Bridge of Sighs through the Bodleian library gates. Oxford is a great place to explore, rain or shine.

28/09/2024

Graduation day at Oxford is always a special occasion for all involved. The guy selling flowers was doing a great trade outside the Sheldonian Theatre.
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26/09/2024

Since reading Magpie Lane by Lucy Atkins where the eight-year-old daughter of an Oxford College Master and her Scottish nanny spend a lot of time in this graveyard, I thought I’d go and investigate on a very damp day. It made the visit very atmospheric and gave a strange feeling being surrounded by such academic greats. Here are some of the names of people buried there:

Kenneth Grahame, author of The Wind in the Willows.

Theophilus Carter, said to be the model for the Mad Hatter in Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland.

Sir John Stainer, composer
Walter Pater, critic, essayist and mentor of Oscar Wilde.

28/08/2024

The walking tours go on, rain or shine! Thankfully I had a very upbeat group of ladies from Belgium who didn’t mind the rain.

10/08/2024

There’s always time in Oxford for a spot of sightseeing! Probably the best views of the Cities rooftops from the tower of the University Church of Mary the Virgin.

04/08/2024

St Mary’s Passage made famous by CS Lewis. The narrow, picturesque alleyway holds a special place in literary history, particularly in connection with C.S. Lewis, the renowned author who used some doorway carvings to inspire Mr Tumnus in his Lion, Witch & Wardrobe story. In the foreground you can see the lamppost that Mr Tumnus dances around!

28/07/2024

Oxford’s Radcliffe Camera through Exeter College fellows garden.
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18/07/2024

Queens College, Oxford was founded in 1341 by Robert de Eglesfield, chaplain to Queen Philippa of Hainault, the wife of King Edward III. The college was named in her honor. Notable alumni include Tim Berners-Lee, the inventor of the World Wide Web, and Rowan Williams, the former Archbishop of Canterbury.

15/07/2024

The Bridge of Sighs in Oxford, with the Sheldonian Theatre in the background. The bridge connects two parts of Hertford College over New College Lane. Designed by Sir Thomas Jackson in 1913, it mimics the famous bridge in Venice. The name “Bridge of Sighs” alludes to the sighs of students crossing it, stressed about exams or the rigorous academic life.

29/06/2024

A fabulous tour this morning with a lovely group of students from Korea. They certainly enjoyed the amazing gelato

01/03/2024

Blackwell’s Bookshop in Oxford has a rich history dating back to 1879 when Benjamin Henry Blackwell opened it. Over the years, it became a renowned academic and literary hub, attracting scholars, writers, and book lovers alike. Today, it remains an iconic landmark, preserving its legacy of literary excellence. In 1966 it entered the Guinness Book of Records for having the largest book room in any book shop.

25/02/2024

Martyrs Memorial seen through the Grave Yard of St Mary Magdalene’s. The Martyrs’ Memorial commemorates three Protestant leaders martyred for their faith in 1555. Constructed in 1841, it stands as a symbol of religious freedom and tolerance. The memorial’s Gothic design and inscriptions honor the sacrifice of Thomas Cranmer, Hugh Latimer, and Nicholas Ridley.

21/02/2024

Perched atop the Clarendon Building in Oxford, muses stand sentinel, their timeless gaze overlooking the bustling streets below. These iconic figures, embodiments of inspiration and creativity, inspire scholars and passersby alike with their silent yet profound presence, symbolizing the enduring pursuit of knowledge and the arts. The muse in the photo with the Sheldonian Theatre in the background is Thalia representing Comedy.

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