England: Oxford
England: Oxford
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| Oxford has long been a strategic point on the western routes into London - its name describes its position as a convenient spot for crossing the river (a ford for oxen). The city's first scholars, who founded the university, came from France in 1167. The development of England's first university created the spectacular skyline of tall towers and spires. | |||
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| Bodleian Library | |||
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| Radcliffe Camera: This classical rotunda is Oxford's most distinctive building and is now a reading room of the Bodleian (Sir Thomas Bodley, 1545–1613). It was one of the library's original buidlings.. | |||
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| Bridge of Sighs: A copy of the steeply arched bridge in Venice, this picturesque landmark, built in 1914, joins the old and new buildings of the Hertford College. | |||
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| Sheldonian Theatre: This building is where the Oxford University graduation ceremonies are held. | |||
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| St. Mary the Virgin Church | |||
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