Oxford Map, United Kingdom

Oxford Nightlife

There are many restaurants and fast-foods suited for student budgets, but just because the food is cheap, it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s not tasty. The Nosebag restaurant provides cafeteria type services, which is why it is a big favorite with the famished student crowd, but it serves hearty and healthy hot meals. Le Petit Blanc is a charming little French restaurant with excellent dishes and an intimate... read more

Oxford Travel Guide

Founded in the 9th century, Oxford is like a time capsule that carefully preserves little bits of England’s history. The city is a mingling of old and new, of medieval architecture and modern technology. Oxford is called ‘the city of dreaming spires’ precisely because of its wealth of gothic towers which have not yet been overshadowed by modern structures. Cathedrals, churches and obviously the various colleges... read more

Oxford History

During the Middle Ages, Oxford became an important centre of Catholicism, due to receiving a charter form the Pope in 1214 and the continual arrival and establishing here of monks orders such as the Franciscans and Dominicans. Later on, it gradually developed into England’s main academic centre, being in a direct competition with the University of Paris that was formerly the only choice for English intellectuals. Of... read more

Oxford Sightseeing

When you are visiting Oxford you are really visiting the history of England’s academic life. Every building, church, tower or park has some remote connection with one of the colleges in Oxford. Therefore, Oxford Sights is more than a description of what to do and see in this town; it is also a depiction of university life itself. read more