January 2012
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The Inklings: Inklings at Oxford →
adriancamm:
Oxford is one of my favourite places in the world.
It is like stepping back in time - from the ancient buildings and grand architecture, Christ Church College, to the feel of an important sense of history and ancient traditions; time seems to slow down.
This visit, among many…
December 2011
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Anonymous asked: Your girls should follow theoxfordinklings (:
November 2011
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September 2011
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The Oxford list.
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G&D’s has great coffee and is open until midnight—later than anywhere else in town! They also serve amazing ice cream, pastries, salads, and bagels. . Coffee Republic is a close second—they close at 8pm or 9, I think, and their coffee is divine. . Terrific (and well-priced!) sandwich places: Greens (2 locations: St Giles, and on New Rd—just off Queens and Cornmarker),...
August 2011
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July 2011
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Offbeat Oxford
If you plan on visiting a fair few colleges, the entrance fee will start adding up, and you could easily save this money to spend in on one of Moo Moo’s amazing milkshakes instead.
Hide your cameras away for a bit before introducing yourself to the college porter as a prospective applicant. You won’t be charged for visiting the college, and will even have a nice prospectus. To be more...
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How to get to Oxford University
From London airports
London Heathrow and Gatwick airports are linked to Oxford by The Airline coach service, which operates a direct frequent service twenty-four hours a day (tel: +44 (0)1865 785400).
London Stansted airport is linked to Oxford by the National Express 757 coach service, running every two hours (tel: +44 (0)8705 747777).
A number of companies, including Oxicars, CCB...
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Visiting PPHs
St Benet’s Hall
Location: 38 St Giles
Tel: 01865 280556
Open: Mon-Fri 10.00-16.00
Charge: Free
Website: St Benet’s Hall
St Stephen’s House
Location: 16 Marston Street
Tel: 01865 613500
Open: 14.00-17.00 for church, cloisters and chapel
Charge: Free, donations welcome
Note: Contact the College Secretary for more information
Website: St Stephen’s...
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Visiting the Colleges
All Souls College
Location: High Street
Tel: 01865 279379
Open: Mon-Fri 14.00-16.00, closed in August, at Easter, and from 22 Dec to 3 Jan.
Charge: Free
Note: Advance booking required for groups of six or more. Graduate college
Website: All Souls College
Balliol College
Location: Broad Street
Tel: 01865 277777
Open: Usually open 10.00-17.00 or dusk (whichever is earlier)
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Museums, libraries and places of interest [from...
Ashmolean Museum
Established in 1683, the Ashmolean Museum is the oldest museum in the UK and one of the oldest in the world. It houses the University’s extensive collections of art and antiquities, ranging back over four millennia.
Location: Beaumont Street
Tel: 01865 278000
Open: Tue-Sun 10.00-18.00. Closed Mondays. Bank Holiday Mondays 10.00-18.00. Cast Gallery closed until September...
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Virtual tour of Oxford
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June 2011
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lainwen asked: Thanks for your reply!
Yes, I'm planning a visit, but of only a day from London.
I spent two weeks in Oxford like eight years ago and I loved it, so I thought to show the city to my friends. I've been to London so many times in the past years, but I barely remember Oxford (you know, it's been 8 years, and I was 15), and I'm taking advantage of this summer visit...
Yes, I'm planning a visit, but of only a day from London.
I spent two weeks in Oxford like eight years ago and I loved it, so I thought to show the city to my friends. I've been to London so many times in the past years, but I barely remember Oxford (you know, it's been 8 years, and I was 15), and I'm taking advantage of this summer visit...
daubawayweirdsley asked: In response to lainwen's question, visitors can have access to quite a lot of the Bodleian through guided tours (Divinity School, Duke Humfrey's, possibly the Rad Cam), but you can't just wander around on your own. If you want to actually use the reading rooms and books, though, I think you'd have to make a special application, and I'm not sure how easy it is.
slickynicole asked: Hello :)
I saw your answer to that ask and thought I'd put in my two cents. :)
Non-Oxford students/tourists are not allowed to just walk into the Bodleian (or any of the college libraries) and browse or look at books. The Bod does have some organized tours, but since I was a student I never looked into that any further so I don't know what you have to do...
I saw your answer to that ask and thought I'd put in my two cents. :)
Non-Oxford students/tourists are not allowed to just walk into the Bodleian (or any of the college libraries) and browse or look at books. The Bod does have some organized tours, but since I was a student I never looked into that any further so I don't know what you have to do...
lainwen asked: Not sure you got my question from yesterday, so I'm sending this again. I know you're not from Oxford but I thought maybe you looked up about this, cause I wasn't able to find it out: I was wondering if even non-students at the Oxford University are admitted to the Bodleian library, and if yes, how?
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daubawayweirdsley asked: Some Oxford tips:
-Try to visit all of the colleges while you're there, but my personal favourites are Magdalen, New, and Merton. Visit the cloisters at New!
-It's always worth being polite to the porters if you want to have a look around – pretend to be prospective applicants, and they’re more likely to let you in!
-The Bodleian tours are worth...
-Try to visit all of the colleges while you're there, but my personal favourites are Magdalen, New, and Merton. Visit the cloisters at New!
-It's always worth being polite to the porters if you want to have a look around – pretend to be prospective applicants, and they’re more likely to let you in!
-The Bodleian tours are worth...
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Hostels in Oxford
Since our budget is nonexistent limited, we will stay in hostels during our trip. Is not as comfortable as an hotel but I can tell you is funnier. Well, there are not many hostels in Oxford. After some reasearch, we’ve selected two of them that are both affordable and reasonably good for our needs:
Central Backpackers Oxford 13 Park End St.
Facilities
Kitchen and dinning lunge
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My Place and Soul: Museums →
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Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology houses the University’s extensive collections of art and antiquities, ranging back over four millennia. Established in 1683, it is the oldest museum in the UK and one of the oldest in the world. Free admission.
University Museum of Natural History…
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Museums: Ashmolean Museum
Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology houses the University’s extensive collections of art and antiquities, ranging back over four millennia. Established in 1683, it is the oldest museum in the UK and one of the oldest in the world.
Open: Tues - Sunday 10am - 6pm, Bank Holiday Monday 10am – 6pm
Ashmolean Shop - Open: Tues – Sun 10am – 6pm
Free admission.
Acces:
The train station is...
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The structure of the University
Oxford is an independent and self-governing institution, consisting of the central University and the 38 Colleges.
Vice-Chancellor
· The Vice-Chancellor holds office for up to seven years and is the senior officer of the University.
Pro-Vice-Chancellors (5)
· Pro-Vice-Chancellors have specific responsibility for Development and External Affairs: Education, Academic Services and University...
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Oxford University and Women
Women were not admitted to membership of the University until 1920, although they had been allowed to sit some University examinations and attend lectures for over forty years by that date. It was thanks to individual initiatives, and the pioneering work of the Association for Promoting the Higher Education of Women (AEW) that women’s colleges came to be established in Oxford.
Lady Margaret...
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Oxford University: History
Oxford is the oldest University in the english-speaking world founded approximately on 1096. From the latin form Universitas Oxonensis, the university is commonly named as Oxon or Oxf, their students are called Oxonians of Fellows and Dons is the name used to refer to a scholar professor. Its motto is Dominus illumination Mea –the Lord is my Light-.
The University grew incredibly fast in 1167 as a...
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