Oxford England
by: Maria Williams
Oxford is a city and local government district in Oxfordshire, England,
with a population of 134,248 (2001 census). It is home to the University
of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is
known as the "city of dreaming spires", a term coined by Matthew Arnold
in reference to the harmonious architecture of the university buildings.
The Oxford suburb of Cowley has a long history of carmaking, and still
produces BMW MINIs.
History
Oxford was first occupied in Saxon times, and was initially known as
"Oxenaforda". It began with the foundations of St Frideswide's nunnery
in the 8th century. The University of Oxford is first mentioned in 12th
century records. Oxford's earliest colleges were University College
(1249), Balliol (1263) and Merton (1264).
During the English Civil War, Oxford housed the court of Charles I in
1642, after the king was expelled from London, although there was
strong support in the town for the Parliamentarian cause. In the 19th
century the controversy surrounding the Oxford Movement in the
Anglican Church drew attention to the city as a focus of theological
thought. Oxford's Town Hall was built by Henry T. Hare, the foundation
stone was laid on 6 July 1893 and opened by the future King Edward VII
on 12 May 1897. By the early 20th century Oxford was experiencing
rapid industrial and population growth, with the printing and publishing
industries becoming well established by the 1920s.
Places of Interests in Oxford
Oxford has numerous major tourist attractions, many belonging to the
university and colleges. As well as several famous institutions, the town
centre is home to Carfax Tower and a historical themed ride, The
Oxford Story. In the summer, punting on the Thames (sometimes called
the Isis as it flows through Oxford) and the Cherwell is popular.
Other notable attractions include:
" Christ Church Cathedral
" The Church of St Mary the Virgin (the University Church)
" Martyrs' Memorial
" Ashmolean Museum
" Pitt Rivers Museum
" Museum of Natural History
" Museum of the History of Science
" Science Oxford
" University buildings
" The University Parks
" The University Botanic Garden
" Cornmarket Street, Oxford
" Turl Street, Oxford
" Little Clarendon Street
" Oxford Covered Market
" Westgate Shopping Centre
Museums and Art Galleries
Oxford has a large number of museums and galleries open for public.
Following are the world famous and a major tourist spot in Oxford:
" Ashmolean Museum, Britain's oldest museum
" Pitt Rivers Museum
" Museum of Natural History, home of (the remains of) the Oxford Dodo
" Museum of the History of Science, in Britain's oldest purpose-built
museum building
" Museum of Oxford
" Museum of Modern Art
" Science Oxford
Shopping in Oxford
Golden Cross, an arcade of first-class shops and boutiques, lies
between Cornmarket Street and the Covered Market. Parts of the
colorful gallery date from the 12th century. Many buildings remain from
the medieval era, along with some 15th- and 17th-century structures.
The market also has a reputation as the Covent Garden of Oxford, with
live entertainment on Saturday mornings in summer. In its way, Alice's
Shop, played an important role in English literature, it functioned as a
general store (selling brooms, hardware, and the like) during the period
that Lewis Carroll, at the time a professor of mathematics at Christ
Church College, was composing Alice in Wonderland. It is believed to
have been the model for important settings within the book. Today, the
place is a favorite stopover of Lewis Carroll fans from as far away as
Japan, who gobble up commemorative pencils, chess sets, party
favors, bookmarks, and in rare cases, original editions of some of
Carroll's works. The Bodleian Library Shop, specializes in Oxford
souvenirs, from books and paperweights to Oxford banners and coffee
mugs. Castell & Son (The Varsity Shop), is the best outlet in Oxford for
clothing emblazoned with the Oxford logo or heraldic symbol.
Food and Drink in Oxford
Oxford offers European and Middle-East and Asian cuisine. Some of
the restaurants are:
" Cherwell Boathouse Restaurant
" Gee's Restaurant
" Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons
" Rosamund the Fair
" Al-Salam
" Browns.
Except these restaurants Oxford hosts some Traditional and historic
pubs
" The Eagle and Child
" The Turf Tavern
" The Lamb and Flag
" The Bear
Education
The University of Oxford, located in the city of Oxford, England, is the
oldest university in the English-speaking world.
Events and organizations and institutes officially connected with the
University include:
" Worcester College, Backs of medieval cottages
" The Oxford Union Society
" The Oxford University Press, the world's oldest and largest university
press
" The Bodleian Library
" Major Research Libraries (including the Sackler Library)
" Oxford University Department for Continuing Education
" The Taylor Institution
" The Oxford University Student Union
" Oxford University Newman Society - Catholic speaker society
" The OICCU, the undergraduate Christian union
" The Oxford University Museum of Natural History (sometimes called
The Oxford University Museum)
" The Pitt Rivers Museum
" The Ashmolean Museum
" The Bate Collection
" Oxford Botanic Garden and Harcourt Arboretum
" Oxford University Sports Federation
" Oxford University Boat Club
" The O'Reilly Theatre
" Moser Theatre
" Rothermere American Institute
" Said Business School
" The Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art
" Computing Laboratory
" Isis Innovation
Sports
Oxford City FC and Milton United FC among others are two famous
football club and play regular club and league matches. Oxford
Cavaliers Rugby League Club is the rugby club playing for Oxford city.
Drayton Leisure Golf Driving Range is the golf course with 9 HOLE
(PAR 3) COURSE and 6 HOLES FLOODLIT. As a city in UK it has a
number of cricket teams and hosts tournaments like Bernard Tollett
Oxfordshire Cup, National Cricket Club Championship, The Cricketer
National Village Championship etc
Oxford Tours and Sightseeing
There are a number of tour operators in Oxford. The tourist information
center is also very helpful to find out a way to enjoy the visit of Oxford.
Oxford Hotels and Accommodations
Accommodations in Oxford are limited, though recently, motels have
sprouted on the outskirts -- good for those who want modern
amenities. In addition, if you have a car, you may want to consider
country houses or small B&Bs on the outskirts of town
Some of the notable hotels are:
" Victoria House Hotel
" Cotswold Lodge Classic Hotel
" Westwood Country Hotel Ltd
" Holiday Inn Oxford
" The Oxford Hotel
" Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel
" Express by Holiday Inn Oxford Kassam Stadium
" The Bat & Ball Inn
" The Upper Reaches
" Abingdon Four Pillars Hotel
" Oxfordshire Inn
" Days Inn Hotel Oxford
" The Plough at Clifton Hampden
" Marlborough Arms Hotel
" The FEATHERS
" Macdonald Bear Hotel
" White Hart Hotel
Transport
Oxford is located some 50 miles (80 km) north west of London; the
cities are linked by the M40 motorway, which also links northwards to
Birmingham.
Rail connections include services to London (Paddington),
Bournemouth, Worcester (via the Cotswold Line), and Bicester. The city
also has regular train services northwards to Birmingham, Coventry
and the north. The railway service connecting Oxford and Cambridge,
known as the Varsity Line, was discontinued in 1968.
The Oxford Canal connects to the River Thames at Oxford.
Oxford Airport at Kidlington offers business and general aviation
services.
Local bus services are largely provided by the Oxford Bus Company
and Stagecoach South Midlands.
About The Author
Name: Maria Williams
Occupation: Traveller
Website: www.sleepuk.com
Biography: Maria writes for Sleep UK - providers of discounted hotels to
make your stay in the UK as comfortable as possible.
by: Maria Williams
Oxford is a city and local government district in Oxfordshire, England,
with a population of 134,248 (2001 census). It is home to the University
of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world. It is
known as the "city of dreaming spires", a term coined by Matthew Arnold
in reference to the harmonious architecture of the university buildings.
The Oxford suburb of Cowley has a long history of carmaking, and still
produces BMW MINIs.
History
Oxford was first occupied in Saxon times, and was initially known as
"Oxenaforda". It began with the foundations of St Frideswide's nunnery
in the 8th century. The University of Oxford is first mentioned in 12th
century records. Oxford's earliest colleges were University College
(1249), Balliol (1263) and Merton (1264).
During the English Civil War, Oxford housed the court of Charles I in
1642, after the king was expelled from London, although there was
strong support in the town for the Parliamentarian cause. In the 19th
century the controversy surrounding the Oxford Movement in the
Anglican Church drew attention to the city as a focus of theological
thought. Oxford's Town Hall was built by Henry T. Hare, the foundation
stone was laid on 6 July 1893 and opened by the future King Edward VII
on 12 May 1897. By the early 20th century Oxford was experiencing
rapid industrial and population growth, with the printing and publishing
industries becoming well established by the 1920s.
Places of Interests in Oxford
Oxford has numerous major tourist attractions, many belonging to the
university and colleges. As well as several famous institutions, the town
centre is home to Carfax Tower and a historical themed ride, The
Oxford Story. In the summer, punting on the Thames (sometimes called
the Isis as it flows through Oxford) and the Cherwell is popular.
Other notable attractions include:
" Christ Church Cathedral
" The Church of St Mary the Virgin (the University Church)
" Martyrs' Memorial
" Ashmolean Museum
" Pitt Rivers Museum
" Museum of Natural History
" Museum of the History of Science
" Science Oxford
" University buildings
" The University Parks
" The University Botanic Garden
" Cornmarket Street, Oxford
" Turl Street, Oxford
" Little Clarendon Street
" Oxford Covered Market
" Westgate Shopping Centre
Museums and Art Galleries
Oxford has a large number of museums and galleries open for public.
Following are the world famous and a major tourist spot in Oxford:
" Ashmolean Museum, Britain's oldest museum
" Pitt Rivers Museum
" Museum of Natural History, home of (the remains of) the Oxford Dodo
" Museum of the History of Science, in Britain's oldest purpose-built
museum building
" Museum of Oxford
" Museum of Modern Art
" Science Oxford
Shopping in Oxford
Golden Cross, an arcade of first-class shops and boutiques, lies
between Cornmarket Street and the Covered Market. Parts of the
colorful gallery date from the 12th century. Many buildings remain from
the medieval era, along with some 15th- and 17th-century structures.
The market also has a reputation as the Covent Garden of Oxford, with
live entertainment on Saturday mornings in summer. In its way, Alice's
Shop, played an important role in English literature, it functioned as a
general store (selling brooms, hardware, and the like) during the period
that Lewis Carroll, at the time a professor of mathematics at Christ
Church College, was composing Alice in Wonderland. It is believed to
have been the model for important settings within the book. Today, the
place is a favorite stopover of Lewis Carroll fans from as far away as
Japan, who gobble up commemorative pencils, chess sets, party
favors, bookmarks, and in rare cases, original editions of some of
Carroll's works. The Bodleian Library Shop, specializes in Oxford
souvenirs, from books and paperweights to Oxford banners and coffee
mugs. Castell & Son (The Varsity Shop), is the best outlet in Oxford for
clothing emblazoned with the Oxford logo or heraldic symbol.
Food and Drink in Oxford
Oxford offers European and Middle-East and Asian cuisine. Some of
the restaurants are:
" Cherwell Boathouse Restaurant
" Gee's Restaurant
" Le Manoir aux Quat' Saisons
" Rosamund the Fair
" Al-Salam
" Browns.
Except these restaurants Oxford hosts some Traditional and historic
pubs
" The Eagle and Child
" The Turf Tavern
" The Lamb and Flag
" The Bear
Education
The University of Oxford, located in the city of Oxford, England, is the
oldest university in the English-speaking world.
Events and organizations and institutes officially connected with the
University include:
" Worcester College, Backs of medieval cottages
" The Oxford Union Society
" The Oxford University Press, the world's oldest and largest university
press
" The Bodleian Library
" Major Research Libraries (including the Sackler Library)
" Oxford University Department for Continuing Education
" The Taylor Institution
" The Oxford University Student Union
" Oxford University Newman Society - Catholic speaker society
" The OICCU, the undergraduate Christian union
" The Oxford University Museum of Natural History (sometimes called
The Oxford University Museum)
" The Pitt Rivers Museum
" The Ashmolean Museum
" The Bate Collection
" Oxford Botanic Garden and Harcourt Arboretum
" Oxford University Sports Federation
" Oxford University Boat Club
" The O'Reilly Theatre
" Moser Theatre
" Rothermere American Institute
" Said Business School
" The Ruskin School of Drawing and Fine Art
" Computing Laboratory
" Isis Innovation
Sports
Oxford City FC and Milton United FC among others are two famous
football club and play regular club and league matches. Oxford
Cavaliers Rugby League Club is the rugby club playing for Oxford city.
Drayton Leisure Golf Driving Range is the golf course with 9 HOLE
(PAR 3) COURSE and 6 HOLES FLOODLIT. As a city in UK it has a
number of cricket teams and hosts tournaments like Bernard Tollett
Oxfordshire Cup, National Cricket Club Championship, The Cricketer
National Village Championship etc
Oxford Tours and Sightseeing
There are a number of tour operators in Oxford. The tourist information
center is also very helpful to find out a way to enjoy the visit of Oxford.
Oxford Hotels and Accommodations
Accommodations in Oxford are limited, though recently, motels have
sprouted on the outskirts -- good for those who want modern
amenities. In addition, if you have a car, you may want to consider
country houses or small B&Bs on the outskirts of town
Some of the notable hotels are:
" Victoria House Hotel
" Cotswold Lodge Classic Hotel
" Westwood Country Hotel Ltd
" Holiday Inn Oxford
" The Oxford Hotel
" Oxford Thames Four Pillars Hotel
" Express by Holiday Inn Oxford Kassam Stadium
" The Bat & Ball Inn
" The Upper Reaches
" Abingdon Four Pillars Hotel
" Oxfordshire Inn
" Days Inn Hotel Oxford
" The Plough at Clifton Hampden
" Marlborough Arms Hotel
" The FEATHERS
" Macdonald Bear Hotel
" White Hart Hotel
Transport
Oxford is located some 50 miles (80 km) north west of London; the
cities are linked by the M40 motorway, which also links northwards to
Birmingham.
Rail connections include services to London (Paddington),
Bournemouth, Worcester (via the Cotswold Line), and Bicester. The city
also has regular train services northwards to Birmingham, Coventry
and the north. The railway service connecting Oxford and Cambridge,
known as the Varsity Line, was discontinued in 1968.
The Oxford Canal connects to the River Thames at Oxford.
Oxford Airport at Kidlington offers business and general aviation
services.
Local bus services are largely provided by the Oxford Bus Company
and Stagecoach South Midlands.
About The Author
Name: Maria Williams
Occupation: Traveller
Website: www.sleepuk.com
Biography: Maria writes for Sleep UK - providers of discounted hotels to
make your stay in the UK as comfortable as possible.
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