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   2 days ago · oxford .gov .uk. Oxford ( / ˈɒksfərd /) [4] [5] is a city and non-metropolitan district in Oxfordshire, England, of which it is the county town. Founded in the 8th century, it was granted city status in 1542. The city is located at the confluence of the rivers Thames (locally known as the Isis) and Cherwell.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › List_of_University_ofList of University of Oxford people in British public life

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   Apr 18, 2024 · Trinity and Oriel. MP 1880–1907, Ambassador to the United States 1907–13. George Curzon, 1st Marquess Curzon of Kedleston. Balliol and All Souls. Viceroy of India 1899–1905, Foreign Secretary 1919–24. John Hamilton-Gordon, 1st Marquess of Aberdeen and Temair. Governor General of Canada 1893–98.

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   Why is Oxford important?

   • Originally of strategic significance due to its controlling location on the upper reaches of the River Thames at its junction with the River Cherwell, the town grew in national importance during the early Norman period, and in the late 12th century became home to the fledgling University of Oxford.

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   Why should you study history at Oxford?

   • The Oxford History Faculty is at the forefront of research. Oxford also possesses exceptional library provision for History in: 'In the past year I’ve studied a wide range of topics on aspects of history I’d never even considered before, spanning from monasticism in the 11th Century to the French Revolution and Napoleon.

   History | University of Oxford

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   Why was Oxford important in 1801?

   • In 1801 Oxford was still a small market town of about 12,000 people, many of whom depended on the university for a livelihood, but by the beginning of the 20th century printing and publishing industries had become firmly established in the town, and the manufacture of preserves (especially marmalade) was also important.

   Oxford | England, History, Population, & Facts | Britannica

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   Why is Oxford known as the city of spires?

   • Oxford is known as the “City of Spires” because of its beautiful skyline of Gothic towers and steeples. Most of these belong to the university, which is the oldest in England. The University of Oxford’s buildings were mostly built in the 15th, 16th, and 17th centuries.

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4. libguides.bodleian.ox.ac.uk › historyHome - History - Oxford LibGuides at Oxford University

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   4 days ago · Purpose of this guide. This guide is intended for students and researchers studying History at the University of Oxford, although students and researchers from any field may find it useful. Use this guide to find out about books and online resources for History, including ebooks, ejournals and bibliographic databases.

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5. www.britannica.com › place › Oxford-EnglandOxford | England, History, Population, & Facts | Britannica

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   6 days ago · Oxford, city (district), administrative and historic county of Oxfordshire, England. It is best known as the home of the University of Oxford. Situated between the upper River Thames (known in Oxford as the Isis) and the Cherwell, just north of their confluence, the town was first occupied in Saxon times as a fording point.

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6. www.conted.ox.ac.uk › courses › the-12th-centuryThe 12th-Century Renaissance in Oxford | Oxford University ...

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   Apr 16, 2024 · The 12th century was a time of significant change and development in Western Europe. Relative political stability, religious reform, the development of court culture, and crusades in the Middle East and the Iberian Peninsula all contributed to the phenomenon known as the 12th century renaissance. At this time there were developments in ...

7. www.ox.ac.uk › admissions › undergraduateHistory | University of Oxford

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   Apr 9, 2024 · About the course. Oxford’s History course combines the examination of large regions over extended periods of time with more focused work on smaller social groups, shorter periods and particular themes. It provides a distinctive education by developing an awareness of the differing political, cultural, social and economic structures within ...

8. www.ox.ac.uk › admissions › undergraduateClassical Archaeology and Ancient History | University of Oxford

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   Apr 17, 2024 · The course combines study of the history, archaeology and art of the classical world. It looks at the societies and cultures of the ancient Mediterranean, through written texts, visual art and material remains. The course has at its centre the two classical cultures of Greece and Rome. The course is aimed at anyone interested in investigating ...