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Há 15 horas · 19th-century view of the High Street in Oxford. The history of Oxford in England dates back to its original settlement in the Saxon period.Originally of strategic significance due to its controlling location on the upper reaches of the River Thames at its confluence with the River Cherwell, the town grew in national importance during the early Norman period, and in the late 12th century became ...
Há 2 dias · Carfax is the ancient heart of Oxford: its name is derived from Quadrifurcus, where the four roads leading from the four city gates all meet.It is dominated by the thirteenth-century church tower of the former St Martin’s Church, the main part of which was rebuilt in 1820 and then demolished in 1896 in order to widen the street.
Há 2 dias · From the timber-framed buildings of the medieval period to the grand Victorian facades of the 19th century, the high street has always been a reflection of the prevailing styles and tastes of the time. In the 20th century, the high street faced new challenges, such as the rise of out-of-town shopping centers and the advent of online retail.
Há 1 dia · The former Harrods group store D H Evans on Oxford Street, London was re-branded as House of Fraser in 2001 and became the chain's flagship store. In 2005, the group acquired Jenners (£46m), and Beatties (£69m). In 2006, the firm was acquired by a consortium of investors (Highland Group Holdings) including Icelandic based ...
Há 5 dias · The Queen's College. (20) The Queen's College, stands on the N. side of High Street, immediately W. of Queen's Lane. The walls are of local Oxfordshire stone and ashlarfaced and the roofs are covered with slates and lead. The Queen's Hall was founded in 1340 by Robert de Eglesfield, chaplain to Queen Philippa who was regarded as a co ...
Há 4 dias · From April 1st to 14th and 5th September to October 31st the last tour is at 17:00. High Season - 15th April - 18th April, 1st June - 21st July: 9:30 - 18:00. The bus runs every 15 minutes daily. Peak Season - 22nd July - 4th September: 9:30 - 18:00. Monday to Thursday: every 15 minutes.
Há 15 horas · ORIEL COLLEGE. Oriel College had more than one founder. The foundation of the college was first projected by Adam de Brome, a good example of the successful and enlightened medieval civil servant, clerk of the Chancery, under King Edward II; among other ecclesiastical preferments he held the Rectory of St. Mary's, Oxford; in 1324 he obtained royal licence and confirmation for a small body of ...
