The city of Oxford England was initially a Saxon ford. The word Oxford come from putting the words “Ox” and “Ford” together or as the Saxon called it “Oxenaforda”. Although many Saxon buildings still remain most of Oxford was built after the 12th century. In this period Oxford was becoming the centre of learning and free thought, that it is today. Concerned about the ‘free thought’ part, the English nobility built many grand religious structures. This gives Oxford some of the most breathtaking architecture in all of Europe and some of the bloodiest history.
Here are a few books about Oxford, which I hope will find useful:
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Landmark Visitors Guide
This book is ideal for the casual holiday maker, who intends to see as much as possible of Oxford, in a week. It lists all the main buildings, their history as well as maps to help you find them. The ‘Visitors Guide’ also includes restaurant, shopping and accommodation tips. |
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Blue Guide Oxford & Cambridge, Sixth Edition
This is a bit of a ‘two for the price of one’. If you are interested in both Oxford and Cambridge, this book is for you. It contains 20 maps, which i found very useful. The book covers the history and architecture of both cities, as well as accommodation options. |
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Oxford : A Cultural and Literary Companion
Oxford has given us some of the worlds greatest Literary giants. Writers like C.S. Lewis (writer of ‘Narnia’). Read about the places he lived, taught and the pub where he and his friend JRR Tolkien (writer of ‘The Hobbit’ and ‘Lord of the rings’) met to discuss their work. The book also explores the cultural friction between Oxfords academic and ‘real world’ citizens. |
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Eccentric Oxford
The writer of this book likes a bit of a laugh. Ideal for the casual traveler who is looking for some fun. The book is pocket sized. |
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