Known for its towering spires and world famous University, that has been home to royalty and scholars for over 800 years, the city of Oxford is still today one of the most prestigious cities in the world.
As well as being home to some of the most beautiful and historic architecture it is also a fact that due to its growing hi-tech community Oxford’s present day achievements are just as impressive.
You can get a real feel of the perfect blend between traditionalism and modern day in every aspect of Oxford. Cornmarket Street, the city’s central thoroughfare, is an excellent example of Oxford’s mix of the old and the new. At pedestrian level, it is full of modern shoppers, but the few who do cast their eyes upwards are rewarded with a host of interesting buildings in a wide variety of styles from across the eras.
Oxford truly is an inspiring city and has always led from the front in terms of education, design and socialism, paving the way from some of the greatest ideas and stories ever recorded.
Where else could have been the inspiration for Alice in Wonderland, Narnia, or Middle Earth?
