Oxford (UK) Travel Guide - What To See & Do
Nonfiction, Travel, Europe, Ireland, Great Britain, France
| Author: | Christina Power | ISBN: | 1230000003346 |
| Publisher: | KWL | Publication: | July 16, 2012 |
| Imprint: | Language: | English |
| Author: | Christina Power |
| ISBN: | 1230000003346 |
| Publisher: | KWL |
| Publication: | July 16, 2012 |
| Imprint: | |
| Language: | English |
Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Oxford, the oldest university city in the United Kingdom, situated some 50 miles (80 km) to the west of the capital London in Oxfordshire, and located on the rivers Thames (the section of the Thames in Oxford is known as "The Isis") and Cherwell. Together with Cambridge (the second oldest university city and Oxford's great rival), Oxford has long represented the British academic establishment and élite ("Oxbridge"), a haven of tradition and endeavour. Oxford's famous "Dreaming Spires" refer to the medieval churches and colleges that dominate the bustling modern town in all their Gothic splendour. Picturesque architecture and a vibrant modern life (driven by students, light industry and technology) set in the rolling countryside of Oxfordshire make this a great destination.
Our illustrated travel guide will take you to Oxford, the oldest university city in the United Kingdom, situated some 50 miles (80 km) to the west of the capital London in Oxfordshire, and located on the rivers Thames (the section of the Thames in Oxford is known as "The Isis") and Cherwell. Together with Cambridge (the second oldest university city and Oxford's great rival), Oxford has long represented the British academic establishment and élite ("Oxbridge"), a haven of tradition and endeavour. Oxford's famous "Dreaming Spires" refer to the medieval churches and colleges that dominate the bustling modern town in all their Gothic splendour. Picturesque architecture and a vibrant modern life (driven by students, light industry and technology) set in the rolling countryside of Oxfordshire make this a great destination.
