Archive for: February 2008
February 7, 2008
Radcliffe Camera (camera meaning room in French), Oxford’s most distinctive building was constructed between 1737-1749 with funds bequeathed by Dr. John Radcliffe, a physician. The building was originally intended to house a new …
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February 6, 2008
The Sheldonian Theatre was the first building designed by Christopher Wren between 1664 and 1669. It was funded by Gilbert Sheldon, Archbishop of Canterbury and Chancellor of the University….
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February 5, 2008
It’s so bizzare to see a “Bridge of Sighs” in Oxford, given the history behind the original version in Venice. Who are the prisoners here and what are their lamentations and sighs about in Oxford?…
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February 4, 2008
If museums are your scene, a visit to the Ashmolean Museum is a must. Outside of London, Ashmolean is considered to be one of the best of British museums….
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February 3, 2008
Oxford is world renowned for its prestigious and exclusive university, but you needn’t been a scholar to appreciate this beautiful city. …
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February 2, 2008
Venetian Carnival masks were originally made of papier-mâché, but these days you can find leather ones as well. The original masks were much simpler in design and decoration and they …
February 1, 2008
Fatima is an intensely religious place, on par with Lourdes in France as a pilgrim’s destination. This small town north of Lisbon has become one of …
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