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15th August 2006
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About Oxford
 xford has rightly been
described as the city of learning and dreaming spires, and as one of the jewels in the crown
of European civilisation. The University is one of the oldest in Europe and it has been the
student home of famous writers, poets, philosophers, scientists and politicians - since 1945
all, with the exception of two, Prime Ministers have come from Oxford University.
xford is an exciting city,
a thriving social and cultural centre with fine shops, cinemas, museums, theatres, pubs and
discos. The old and the new meet and somehow merge happily to make Oxford the perfect centre
for studying. Oxford is young at heart and it is a place where young people dream of tomorrow
and work and play. With so many young people living here, studying together, sharing their
leisure and special interests, Oxford is a place for lively young minds - a broadening,
invigorating experience, which in the years ahead is never forgotten.
 here are a large number
of colleges in Oxford, here is some information about some which you can visit:
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The oldest college in Oxford is probably Merton College, dating from 1264.
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Christ Church was projected by Cardinal Wolsey in 1525, and finally established almost
20 years later by King Henry VIII in 1546. The College Chapel is also used as Oxford
Cathedral.
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Magdalen College dates from around 1458. The tower at the North end of Magdalen bridge
was completed in 1509.
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New College, despite it's name, is one of the oldest colleges. It was founded in 1379
by William of Wykeham, the Bishop of Winchester.
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Pembroke College was founded in 1624 by James I and named after William Herbert, Earl of
Pembroke.
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All Souls' College was founded in 1348 by Henry VI and Archbishop Chichele.
xford has also been used
in a large number of films and television shows. The most well known is probably Inspector
Morse. Another film where Oxford plays a large part (and you see some of the more distinctive
buildings) is The Saint. If you wish to find out about more films then by all means search
the web, Oxford has been a location favorite for decades.
Oxford Tutorials, 25 Lakeside, Oxford, OX2 8JF, England.
Tel/Fax: +44 (0)1865 514433 E-mail: oxford.tutorials@ukgateway.net
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