Bicycles on Alfred Street

Oxford, England ~ February 18, 2010

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Footbridge on the Cherwell

Oxford, England ~ February 19, 2010

The Cherwell joins the River Thames a few yards from here, but you would hardly recognize London's thoroughfare as it meanders small and lazy like the Cherwell past the playing fields of Oxford's Magdalen College.

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More Windows, Oxford

Oxford, England ~ February 18, 2010

These lovely windows that seem to combine Gothic and Baroque (?) elements can be found near the corner of Merton and The High Street, although the main facade is on the other side of the building.

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Bright Windows, Oxford

Oxford, England ~ February 18, 2010

It would be easy to do a magnificent series of windows and doors without leaving The High Street in Oxford. Much of the outstanding architecture in Oxford is either Gothic or Baroque.

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Of Course

Oxford, England ~ February 18, 2010

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An Old Church in Central Oxford

Oxford, England ~ February 18, 2010

Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalen

This is a more typical view of the church I gave a glimpse of in this post. It was a delight to stumble across this Gothic relic (actually much used, but looking like a relic) after passing through streets of more modern shops and famous big buildings.

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Bench Mysteries of Oxford

Oxford, England ~ February 18, 2010

I'm convinced that these modern-looking benches were made just to confuse people like me. Alternating with the ones that look like rolltop desks (above) are flat benches like the ones below. The curved benches were obviously quite wet, or I would have tried them to see if they're comfortable. Any clues?

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Bridge over the Cherwell

Oxford, England ~ February 19, 2010
Bridge over the Cherwell River,
a tributary of the Thames

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Chewing Gum

Oxford, England ~ February 19, 2010

I'm not sure why this photo doesn't show it as intensely as I remembered, but I don't think I've seen as much chewing gum on the ground in one place as here outside of a disco in Oxford near the train station.

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Keyhole with Blue

Oxford, England ~ February 18, 2010

On The High Street

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Scales and Snails

Oxford, England ~ February 18, 2010

The scales may be easier to find than the carved wooden snail in this intriguing shop window on The High Street.

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Inside the Bodleian Quadrangle

Oxford, England ~ February 18, 2010

Bodleian Library

Check out today's post on my On the Pavement blog to see what was at my feet.

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Oxford Water

Oxford, England ~ February 18, 2010

Bodleian Library

Under the circumstances, the text on the metal cover is perfect. Check out today's post on Tapirgal's Daily Image to see the building reflected here.

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A City of Bikes

Oxford, England ~ February 19, 2010

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Lions and Unicorn on The High Street, Oxford

Oxford, England ~ February 18, 2010

Brasenose College, The High Street entrance

How many lions can you find?

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Appearances to the Contrary

Oxford, England ~ February 18, 2010

Parish Church of St. Mary Magdalen

If you click the link, you will see that the church is a warm and thriving institution in the middle of Oxford. The photo (taken in the rain) makes it look old and neglected. I just loved finding this place amidst the more stately downtown buildings.

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Green

Oxford, England ~ February 18, 2010

On The High Street

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Rectangles on The High Street

Oxford, England ~ February 18, 2010

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Divine Either Way

Oxford, England ~ February 18, 2010

Divinity School, Bodleian Library

This building is famous for its architecture, particularly the stunning fan vaulting of its Gothic ceiling. If you look away for a moment, you may discover this beautiful grating in the floor.

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A Viking Dragon?

Oxford, England ~ February 18, 2010

This looks to me like a dragon's head, possibly Viking-era in style, although I really don't know what it is. We found it while walking along The High Street on a rainy day, and I'm guessing its function is for scraping mud off your boots before you enter the halls of learning.

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