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Christ Church is the most famous Oxford college, probably the grandest, and certainly the most photographed. Founded as Cardinal College in 1525 by Cardinal Wolsey, the college became Christ Church in 1545. The college chapel,... more
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DareToDream said
… the entrances and took a picture or two from the outside. Christ Church was the only one we paid to visit… continue reading »
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Raoul's Bar is an old favorite on Walton Street. It sells the strongest and tastiest cocktails you could want, at very good prices. The music is loud, but once you're cozily ensconced in a nook, you won't mind the lively, busy... more
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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... more
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IUP Cook Honors College said
….Then on Saturday, I went to Magdalene College which offers punting. Punting is a type of boating, where you… continue reading »
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Pembroke College was founded by James I in 1624 and a statue of the founder stands in the tower in Chapel Quad. The Hall, with its magnificent hammer beam roof, dates from the 19th century and has a wonderful collection of port... more
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Merton isn't one of the best known Oxford colleges, but it is one of the largest, and one of three colleges claiming to be the oldest in Oxford (the others are Balliol College and University College Oxford). Founded in 1264 by... more
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A short walk from the city centre takes you to a modern rink with a large ice pad. Skating sessions run daily, with private and group lessons, skate training and "Golden Blades" (over 50s) sessions available. DJ'ed Disco sessio... more
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NikeTown hosts these fun runs every week to help Londoners shake off those office blues. All you need to do is to get to the ground floor of the shop on a Tuesday for registration, the warm-up session starts at 6.15p and runner... more
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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 r... more
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The Gloucester Arms is a great pub, but few ever see the inside; as it is tucked away down Friars Entry beside a loud neighboring establishment, it is easy to overlook. The jukebox here is a haven of 70s and 80srock, with the l... more
Abingdon Travel Experiences
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Lots to see
Breakfast was a nice surprise at the YHA. We had scrambled eggs, toast, bacon which was yummy, sausage, yogurt, cereal, fruit, bean... Continue reading »
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Day 1: Oxford, From Chicago to UK
After a seven-year drought of traveling, I decided to rekindle my travel passion through backpacking, something new to me, instead o... Continue reading »
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Just Like Old Times, Almost
Just about ten years ago, I spent a semester abroad in Oxford. Ånd now I sit on the Chunnel excited because I get to see the... Continue reading »
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Through the looking glass
It was saturday after having rested from the nightmare that became getting back to the UK (mental note: if I reincarnate... in a person..... Continue reading »
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Don't be dreary. Have a cuppa tea deary.
Left my stinky hostel and got myself to Victoria Coach station for a bus to Oxford. A remarkable traffic jam brought us over 2 hour... Continue reading »
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