Getting some work done at Dew Drop Inn, Oxford!
Did You Know?
Oxford was founded in the 9th century. In Medieval Oxford there was much tension between townspeople and students!
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See Oxford: Christ Church Meadow
These ducks are all over the paths + meadows of Christchurch Cathedral in Oxford! Christchurch College’s alumni include Lewis Carroll + W.H. Auden.
Did You Know?
The Duck was a symbol of Isis, the Egyptian goddess who was a patron of nature and magic. The following quote is taken from the book ‘The Burden of Isis’ which was published in 1910: “Thy duck, thy sister, Isis, produceth the sweet odours belonging to thee and with thee, Yet thy way doth not tend toward us, oh our lord!”
See Oxford: Oxford University
Hidden cove at Oxford University In England x
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More of my posts of Oxford here!
Highlight: St Paul’s Hotel, Hammersmith
Website:
http://www.stpaulhotel.co.uk
- The building was originally St. Pauls School and was designed by Alfred Waterhouse in 1884, the architect of the Natural History Museum
- St. Pauls was the location of the historic meeting of Eisenhower, Montgomery and Winston Churchill to plan the D Day landings
- The hotel was also the setting of the 1971 film “Melody”, an international cult film about youth and lost love
- The Melody Restaurant is within walking distance of The Hammersmith Apollo and the Kensington Palace
Wear London: Lipsy London
Shot Details
This was taken in London during my time staying at The Savoy London.
Highlight: University Church, Oxford
The full name of the church is University Church of St Mary the Virgin.
Experience Oxford: Famous Places To Visit
On Your To-Do List
+ Where the famous “Oxford Martyrs” were hanged in Oxford in 1555 + 1556. The three martyrs were the Anglican bishops Hugh Latimer, Nicholas Ridley and Thomas Cranmer (the Archbishop of Canterbury). They were tried for heresy in 1555 and burnt at the stake for their religious beliefs and teachings. Latimer and Ridley were burnt on 16 October 1555. Cranmer was burnt five months later on 21 March 1556
+ The “Great Hall” from Harry Potter at Christ Church College
+ Christ Church Meadow, beside Christ Church Cathedral. Uniquely in the Church of England, it serves as both College Chapel and Mother Church for the Diocese of Oxford.
+ Alice in Wonderland Sweet Shop – buy your own Alice in Wonderland pop-up book at my Etsy shop here
+ St Michael’s Tower, oldest in Oxford
*Check out quirky photos from Oxford in my other post here
Eat Oxford: Good Pubs + Restaurants
On Your To-Do List
+ The White Horse pub for beer
+ The Crown pub for lunch
+ Congregation House for lunch & history
+ The Oxford Kitchen for live music, wine & good food
Experience Windsor
On Your To-Do List
+ French Brothers Ltd for a boat ride along the Thames
+ High Street Eton for history + pretty photos
+ Welsh & Jeffries for menswear
+ Hop on Hop Off Bus for sightseeing – ticket prices are around $21.50 for adults + $10.50 for children
+ Windsor Castle for history. For a photo of Windsor Castle at night click here.
+ Windsor Royal Shopping Centre for shopping
