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Oxford is one of the oldest and most celebrated university towns in England. Oxford University has been one of the most revered colleges in the world and the prestige is felt almost immediately when you step foot on the campus. As the birthplace of Shakespeare, Oxford has held true to its' rich literature culture and phenomenal historical tradition.

With interesting museums including Warwick Castle, tours both by walking and by bus are a must for those visiting the area, and a good Oxford travel guide is highly recommended. Discover the breathtaking architecture of old churches, universities and even the birthplace homes of royalty as well as scholars. Enjoy a journey back in time as you relish each moment spent in Oxford. Oxford hotels provide a comfortable place to retreat to after a day of touring and sightseeing. Oxford, England has worked hard to preserve its history and keep tradition as society has become more modern.

Blogs about Oxford, England allow for those planning to visit to read about local attractions, events and festivals, as well as the best hotels to stay in. The Oxford Guide offers a comprehensive blog about activities and destination hot spots.

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• Briefly: Education: Report Ranks Universities by Individual Subjects

  
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• Stephen C. Meyer and Peter Atkins debate intelligent design

  
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  This dialog occurred in 2010 on the Unbelievable radio show. I made a rough transcript, so please see below for that. The MP3 file is here . (60 minutes) Details: The documentary film “Expelled” is presented by US Actor Ben Stein and makes the case that scientists who question Darwinian orthodoxy and support ...
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• From St Audrey to “tawdry”

  
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  Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak can’t be happy with The Economist calling his a “tawdry victory” in the recent general election. But how did a saint lend her name to something so cheap as “tawdry”? For that is what “tawdry” means: cheap, showy, tacky. And yet the word comes from the name of a ...
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• A National Short Story Month reading list from Oxford World’s Classics

  
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  By Kirsty Doole In this month’s Oxford World’s Classics reading list, we decided to celebrate National Short Story Month by selecting some of favourite story collections. We have everything here from Gaskell to Cervantes, Fitzgerald to Kafka. But have we missed your favourite? Let us know. Exemplary Stories ...
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• Wang Lee Hom’s address to the Oxford Union

  
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• Geza Vermes, renowned Jesus scholar, dies at 88

  
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  Geza Vermes, a translator of the Dead Sea Scrolls and renowned for books exploring the Jewish background of Jesus, has died at 88. Vermes died on Tuesday, David Ariel, president of the Oxford Center for Hebrew and Jewish Studies, said Saturday. Vermes had an early interest in the Dead Sea ...
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• Police release image of man they want to trace in connection with a rape in Manchesters student area

  
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  The 19-year-old victims was on a night out with friends in the city last Thursday, May 9, when she met a man in a nightclub.
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• Malmaison Oxford Castle – Prison Really Is Like a Hotel

  
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• ‘This is a Bookshop’ Sign Goes Viral

  
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• Oral history and hearing loss

  
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  By Caitlin Tyler-Richards When perusing the internet for innovations in the oral history discipline, I generally seek out new voices, intuitive platforms and streamless presentations. Embarrassingly, I rarely consider the basics of oral history collection and production, the act of sharing someone’s story with a ...
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• Jekyll and Hyde: thoughts from Creation Theatre’s director

  
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  We are delighted that this year Oxford World’s Classics will be partnering with Oxford theatre company Creation Theatre  for their new production of Jekyll and Hyde , which is taking place at another Oxford institution — Blackwell’s Bookshop — from 8 June-6 July 2013. To celebrate our partnership, ...
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• William Faulkner 1952 Video :: Deep in the Heart of Oxford, Mississippi

  
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• Nicnewmanoxford.com

  
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• Muslim Rape Jihad: An Open Letter to Joseph Harker of the Guardian

  
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• Visitor Mooring Consultation Report

  
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• My Type of Group Shot – Oxford Wedding Photographer

  
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• My Favorite Blog About Christianity

  
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