Oxford city - The city of dreaming spires
Oxford is known as The city of dreaming spires - a term coined by Matthew Arnold in reference to the harmonious architecture of the university buildings. Oxford is famous the world over for its University and place in history. It is home to the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world.
A view of the "dreaming spires" taken from the tower of St Mary's Church.
In the flow of development, Oxford has changed its antique image to a modern city. By the early 20th century, Oxford was experiencing rapid industrial and population growth. Nowadays, the city is a bustling cosmopolitan town. Still with its ancient University, but home also to a growing hi-tech community. Many businesses are located in and around the town, whether on one of the Science and Business Parks or within one of a number of residential areas.
All Souls College
With its mix of ancient and modern, Oxford is proud for its beauty with antique college towers, stone paved roads, and also commercial buildings or other symbols of dynamic atmosphere.
All Souls College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford. A great deal of ink has been spent in assessing the importance of All Souls in the history of Gothic architecture in England.
Radcliffe-camera
The circular dome and drum of the Radcliffe Camera (camera - the word means simply "room") is one of the most distinctive landmarks in a city full of distinctive buildings.
The Bridge of Sights: winter in Oxford, snow covers on the road to city.
The Natural History Museum is a Grade 1 listed building, renowned for its spectacular neo-Gothic architecture.
Sir Winston Churchill, the greatest parliamentarian this country has ever seen, was born at Blenheim Palace
The High Street
It forms a gentle curve and is one of the most striking streets in England. The High is home to a number of specialist independent retailers.
The Covered Market -one of the most famous commercial places of Oxford.
Today the covered market is still home to numerous traders. It is a bustling area, especially on Saturdays.