
Books about Oxford, England
About the city of Oxford, England
Oxford, which is perhaps best known for its prestigious university, is also renowned for its beautiful architecture and long and interesting history.
The city dates from around 900 AD. The earliest known references to the university date from the 12th century. Significant events that occurred in Oxford include the burning at the stake of the Oxford Martyrs in 1555, the court of Charles I during the English Civil War (1642), the court of Charles II during the Great Plague of London (1665-66) and the first authenticated sub-four-minute-mile ran by Roger Bannister in 1954.
Places of interest in and around Oxford include parts of the university and colleges open to the public at certain times, especially during the summer months; museums; churches and church towers including Oxford Cathedral (at Christ Church College) and the University Church of St. Mary; Oxford Castle; Blenheim Palace and many outdoor attractions such as punting on the River Thames.
See also news from, about or mentioning Oxford, England.

by Philip Opher, Stef Campbell Spencer, Torbiorn Eggen ISBN: 1874361037 ASIN: 1874361037 40 pages (Paperback) Publisher: Heritage Tours Publications |
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Oxford City Centre Street Map & Guide by Martyn Folkes ISBN: 1843192594 ASIN: 1843192594 pages (Map) Publisher: Mushroom Maps |
Take a Breather: Short Walks South of Oxford Within Easy Reach by Bus by Marguerite Osborne ISBN: 0953378551 ASIN: 0953378551 44 pages (Paperback) Publisher: Leo Books |
Take a B-r-e-a-t-h-e-r: Short Walks South of Oxford Within Easy Reach by Bus by Marguerite Osborne ISBN: 0953378519 ASIN: 0953378519 41 pages (Paperback) Publisher: Leo Books |
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by Roland Harris ISBN: 0953045617 ASIN: 0953045617 12 pages (Map) Publisher: Quick Guides Publishers |
Oxford, Chipping Norton and Bicester (Landranger Maps) by Ordnance Survey ISBN: 0755801644 ASIN: 0755801644 pages (Map) Publisher: Outstanding UK Limited |