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Background imageOxford University Collection: W.H. Hutton, 1927, England,Joseph Simpson. Gift of Sir John Ilott, 1927. Creator: Joseph Simpson

W.H. Hutton, 1927, England,Joseph Simpson. Gift of Sir John Ilott, 1927. Creator: Joseph Simpson
W.H. Hutton, 1927, England,Joseph Simpson. Gift of Sir John Ilott, 1927. The churchman (Dean of Winchester) and historian of the church and India, William Holden Hutton (1860-1930)

Background imageOxford University Collection: A.L. Smith, Master of Balliol, 1915. Creator: Francis Dodd

A.L. Smith, Master of Balliol, 1915. Creator: Francis Dodd
A.L. Smith, Master of Balliol, 1915. Arthur Lionel Smith was Master of Balliol College, Oxford, from 1916-24. He had a lifelong association with Balliol, coming up as an undergraduate in 1869

Background imageOxford University Collection: Radcliffe Camera, built in 1737-49, part of Oxford University's Bodleian Library, Oxford

Radcliffe Camera, built in 1737-49, part of Oxford University's Bodleian Library, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageOxford University Collection: Oxford university big wigs and donations including Dr. Kett, Lord Greville, Dr

Oxford university big wigs and donations including Dr. Kett, Lord Greville, Dr. Grosvenor, Alderman Fletcher and Mr
FLO4618937 Oxford university big wigs and donations including Dr. Kett, Lord Greville, Dr. Grosvenor, Alderman Fletcher and Mr. Swan promenading on a Sunday

Background imageOxford University Collection: A flying balloon version of the Oxford & Cambridge boat race

A flying balloon version of the Oxford & Cambridge boat race
3585977 A flying balloon version of the Oxford & Cambridge boat race; (add.info.: Punch cartoon depicting a flying balloon version of the Oxford & Cambridge boat race 1888)

Background imageOxford University Collection: The Anatomy of Melancholy

The Anatomy of Melancholy
5616406 The Anatomy of Melancholy; (add.info.: Detail from the frontispiece of The Anatomy of Melancholy by Robert Burton (1577-1640) an English scholar at Oxford University

Background imageOxford University Collection: The Opening of Keble College, 1870 (engraving)

The Opening of Keble College, 1870 (engraving)
1575586 The Opening of Keble College, 1870 (engraving); (add.info.: Engraving depicts the opening of Keble College, Oxford)

Background imageOxford University Collection: Frewen Hall, Oxford, England. Residence of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, 1841 - 1910

Frewen Hall, Oxford, England. Residence of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, 1841 - 1910, future King Edward VII
955243 Frewen Hall, Oxford, England. Residence of Albert Edward, Prince of Wales, 1841 - 1910, future King Edward VII, whilst a student at Oxford University

Background imageOxford University Collection: Illustration showing Oxford students in practice for the Boat Race, 1879

Illustration showing Oxford students in practice for the Boat Race, 1879. The Boat Race is an annual rowing race
5311090 Illustration showing Oxford students in practice for the Boat Race, 1879. The Boat Race is an annual rowing race between the Oxford University Boat Club

Background imageOxford University Collection: Doctor in Music, Oxford University. In velvet cap, robes and holding a musical score

Doctor in Music, Oxford University. In velvet cap, robes and holding a musical score
FLO4688643 Doctor in Music, Oxford University. In velvet cap, robes and holding a musical score. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from William Henry Pyne's The World in Miniature: England

Background imageOxford University Collection: Oxford university students in a pitched battle with locals in the High Street

Oxford university students in a pitched battle with locals in the High Street
FLO4618886 Oxford university students in a pitched battle with locals in the High Street. Town and Gown or the Battle of the Togati and the Town Raff in the High Street, Oxford

Background imageOxford University Collection: New student moving into filthy rooms in a college at Oxford University. College Comforts

New student moving into filthy rooms in a college at Oxford University. College Comforts
FLO4618879 New student moving into filthy rooms in a college at Oxford University. College Comforts, a Freshman taking possession of his Rooms

Background imageOxford University Collection: Student attempting to smuggle a woman in a basket into his rooms at college

Student attempting to smuggle a woman in a basket into his rooms at college
FLO4618844 Student attempting to smuggle a woman in a basket into his rooms at college. Capping a Proctor, or Oxford Bulldogs detecting Brazen Smugglers

Background imageOxford University Collection: John Wycliffe

John Wycliffe
3585900 John Wycliffe; (add.info.: Portrait of John Wycliffe (1320-1384) an English scholastic philosopher, theologian, Biblical translator, reformer, and seminary professor at Oxford University

Background imageOxford University Collection: John Wycliffe

John Wycliffe
3585896 John Wycliffe; (add.info.: Portrait of John Wycliffe (1320-1384) an English scholastic philosopher, theologian, Biblical translator, reformer, and seminary professor at Oxford University

Background imageOxford University Collection: Steam launches following the crews in the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, 1850

Steam launches following the crews in the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, 1850
3359163 Steam launches following the crews in the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of steam launches following the crews in the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race)

Background imageOxford University Collection: An engraving depicting Oxford University's Radcliffe Observatory, 19th century

An engraving depicting Oxford University's Radcliffe Observatory, 19th century
5310670 An engraving depicting Oxford University's Radcliffe Observatory, 19th century; (add.info.: Date: 1810); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageOxford University Collection: Illustration showing students in practice for the Boat Race, 1895

Illustration showing students in practice for the Boat Race, 1895. The Boat Race is an annual rowing race between
5311098 Illustration showing students in practice for the Boat Race, 1895. The Boat Race is an annual rowing race between the Oxford University Boat Club and the Cambridge University Boat Club

Background imageOxford University Collection: Steam launches following the crews in the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, 1850

Steam launches following the crews in the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, 1850
3359172 Steam launches following the crews in the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration of steam launches following the crews in the Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race)

Background imageOxford University Collection: An Oxford university student tried and expelled by the donations for fighting

An Oxford university student tried and expelled by the donations for fighting. Golgotha or the Palace of Sculls
FLO4618899 An Oxford university student tried and expelled by the donations for fighting. Golgotha or the Palace of Sculls. Tom Echo receiving sentance of Rustication

Background imageOxford University Collection: Hungover Oxford university students attending a religious service at 7AM

Hungover Oxford university students attending a religious service at 7AM. Black Matins or the Effect of Late Drinking
FLO4618889 Hungover Oxford university students attending a religious service at 7AM. Black Matins or the Effect of Late Drinking upon Early Risers

Background imageOxford University Collection: Oxford university students building a bonfire in the great quadrangle

Oxford university students building a bonfire in the great quadrangle and pulling down a statue of Mercury
FLO4618838 Oxford university students building a bonfire in the great quadrangle and pulling down a statue of Mercury. Flooring of Mercury or Burning the Oaks, a Scene from in Tom Quadrangle

Background imageOxford University Collection: A student is introduced to the head of a college at Oxford University. First Bow to Alma Mater

A student is introduced to the head of a college at Oxford University. First Bow to Alma Mater
FLO4618834 A student is introduced to the head of a college at Oxford University. First Bow to Alma Mater, or Bernard Blackmantle's introduction to the Big Wig

Background imageOxford University Collection: Henry Wotton

Henry Wotton
3585856 Henry Wotton; (add.info.: Portrait of Henry Wotton (1568-1639) an English author, diplomat and politician. Dated 17th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageOxford University Collection: John Wycliffe

John Wycliffe
3585899 John Wycliffe; (add.info.: Portrait of John Wycliffe (1320-1384) an English scholastic philosopher, theologian, Biblical translator, reformer, and seminary professor at Oxford University

Background imageOxford University Collection: Regency students at a drunken party in Alban Hall, Oxford University. Oxford Transport

Regency students at a drunken party in Alban Hall, Oxford University. Oxford Transport
FLO4618874 Regency students at a drunken party in Alban Hall, Oxford University. Oxford Transport, or Albanians doing penance for Past Offences

Background imageOxford University Collection: The Eagle lectern in New College Chapel, Oxford, 1864. Creator: Unknown

The Eagle lectern in New College Chapel, Oxford, 1864. Creator: Unknown
The Eagle lectern in New College Chapel, Oxford, 1864. An Eagle Lectern...has recently been presented to New College by the Senior Fellow, the Rev. W. Bigg Wither

Background imageOxford University Collection: Views of Merton College, Oxford: the Library, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson

Views of Merton College, Oxford: the Library, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Views of Merton College, Oxford: the Library, 1864. Two sides of [the Mob Quadrangle] are occupied by the Library, built by William Rede, Fellow of the college in 1319

Background imageOxford University Collection: General view of Merton College, Oxford, 1864. Creator: Unknown

General view of Merton College, Oxford, 1864. Creator: Unknown
General view of Merton College, Oxford, 1864. Among the centenary celebrations held in the present year, that of Merton College, founded six hundred years since

Background imageOxford University Collection: Views of Merton College, Oxford: the Chapel, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson

Views of Merton College, Oxford: the Chapel, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Views of Merton College, Oxford: the Chapel, 1864. The Chapel, a peculiar building of great beauty, being anciently the parish church of St

Background imageOxford University Collection: Views of Merton College, Oxford: the undergraduates quadrangle, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson

Views of Merton College, Oxford: the undergraduates quadrangle, 1864. Creator: Mason Jackson
Views of Merton College, Oxford: the undergraduates quadrangle, 1864....the college has lately erected a block of buildings of sixteen sets of rooms for undergraduates

Background imageOxford University Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: W. D. Craven, Worcester (Cox), 1876. Creator: Unknown

The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: W. D. Craven, Worcester (Cox), 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: W. D. Craven, Worcester (Cox), 1876. Rower in the annual rowing race between the Cambridge University Boat Club and the Oxford University Boat Club

Background imageOxford University Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: T.C. Edwardes-Moss, Brasenose, (Stroke), 1876

The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: T.C. Edwardes-Moss, Brasenose, (Stroke), 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: T.C. Edwardes-Moss, Brasenose, (Stroke), 1876. Rower in the annual rowing race between the Cambridge University Boat Club

Background imageOxford University Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 7. H. P. Marriott, Brasenose, 1876. Creator: Unknown

The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 7. H. P. Marriott, Brasenose, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 7. H. P. Marriott, Brasenose, 1876. Rower in the annual rowing race between the Cambridge University Boat Club and the Oxford University Boat Club

Background imageOxford University Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 6. H. J. Stayner, St. John's, 1876. Creator: Unknown

The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 6. H. J. Stayner, St. John's, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 6. H. J. Stayner, St. John's, 1876. Rower in the annual rowing race between the Cambridge University Boat Club and the Oxford University Boat Club

Background imageOxford University Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 5. J. M. Boustead, University, 1876. Creator: Unknown

The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 5. J. M. Boustead, University, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 5. J. M. Boustead, University, 1876. Rower in the annual rowing race between the Cambridge University Boat Club and the Oxford University Boat Club

Background imageOxford University Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 4. A. M. Mitchison, Pembroke, 1876. Creator: Unknown

The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 4. A. M. Mitchison, Pembroke, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 4. A. M. Mitchison, Pembroke, 1876. Rower in the annual rowing race between the Cambridge University Boat Club and the Oxford University Boat Club

Background imageOxford University Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 3. F. Hobart, Exeter, 1876. Creator: Unknown

The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 3. F. Hobart, Exeter, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 3. F. Hobart, Exeter, 1876. Rower in the annual rowing race between the Cambridge University Boat Club and the Oxford University Boat Club

Background imageOxford University Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 2. F. R. Mercer, Corpus, 1876. Creator: Unknown

The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 2. F. R. Mercer, Corpus, 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: 2. F. R. Mercer, Corpus, 1876. Rower in the annual rowing race between the Cambridge University Boat Club and the Oxford University Boat Club

Background imageOxford University Collection: The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: H. M. Courtney, Pembroke (Bow), 1876. Creator: Unknown

The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: H. M. Courtney, Pembroke (Bow), 1876. Creator: Unknown
The Universities Boat-Race, the Oxford Crew: H. M. Courtney, Pembroke (Bow), 1876. Rower in the annual rowing race between the Cambridge University Boat Club and the Oxford University Boat Club

Background imageOxford University Collection: A Fellow of Maudlin, 1784. Creator: Lydia Bates

A Fellow of Maudlin, 1784. Creator: Lydia Bates
A Fellow of Maudlin, 1784

Background imageOxford University Collection: The two girl Graduates in Natural Science at Oxford, 1891, 1891. Creator: Unknown

The two girl Graduates in Natural Science at Oxford, 1891, 1891. Creator: Unknown
The two girl Graduates in Natural Science at Oxford, 1891, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Background imageOxford University Collection: The Oxford University Deputation, 1850. Creator: Unknown

The Oxford University Deputation, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Oxford University Deputation, [at Windsor Castle], 1850. The City of London, the University of Oxford, and the University of Cambridge...laid before their Sovereign [Queen Victoria]

Background imageOxford University Collection: Entrance Hall, Christchurch, Oxford, 1869. Creator: George Pyne

Entrance Hall, Christchurch, Oxford, 1869. Creator: George Pyne
Entrance Hall, Christchurch, Oxford, 1869

Background imageOxford University Collection: View of Ratcliff, n.d. Creator: John Boydell

View of Ratcliff, n.d. Creator: John Boydell
View of Ratcliff, n.d

Background imageOxford University Collection: Old Magdalen Hall from the Gravel Walk Burnt Down A.D. 1815/16. Creator: Frederick Mackenzie

Old Magdalen Hall from the Gravel Walk Burnt Down A.D. 1815/16. Creator: Frederick Mackenzie
Old Magdalen Hall from the Gravel Walk Burnt Down A.D. 1815/16

Background imageOxford University Collection: University Buildings from Exeter College Gardens, n.d. Creator: Frederick Mackenzie

University Buildings from Exeter College Gardens, n.d. Creator: Frederick Mackenzie
University Buildings from Exeter College Gardens, n.d

Background imageOxford University Collection: The Fete in Exeter College Gardens, 1850. Creator: Unknown

The Fete in Exeter College Gardens, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Fete in Exeter College Gardens, [Oxford], 1850. Party given by the Rev. W. Sewell, President of the Oxford Architectural Society, ...in the College Gardens




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"Discover the historic charm of Oxford University in Oxfordshire, England" Immerse yourself in the rich academic heritage of Oxford University, nestled in the picturesque city of Oxford. With its stunning architecture and prestigious reputation, this renowned institution has attracted scholars from around the world for centuries. One cannot miss Brasenose College, a captivating part of Oxford University's campus. Its grandeur is matched only by its impressive history, dating back to 1509. As you stroll through New College Lane and Hertford College, be sure to admire the iconic Bridge of Sighs – a symbol of both architectural brilliance and romanticism. Capture a moment at Radcliffe Camera with a cyclist passing by – an image that perfectly encapsulates the blend of tradition and modernity found within these hallowed halls. For those seeking tranquility amidst nature's beauty, South Park offers breathtaking views overlooking the cityscape during every season. Step into history as you explore Christchurch – an awe-inspiring college founded in 1546. Admire Edmund Hort New's masterpiece depicting this very institution in all its glory during 1916. Keble College stands proud as another testament to Oxford's commitment to education and progress. The Illustrated London News captured its opening day magnificently - showcasing how each new chapter adds depth to this esteemed university's story. Wander along Magdalen College's grounds and let your imagination transport you back through time. This enchanting location epitomizes everything one envisions when picturing an idyllic British university experience. Oxford isn't just about academia; it also boasts sporting triumphs like rowing across the English Channel. Celebrate their dedication with images capturing oarsmen proudly representing their beloved university on international waters. As you soak up Europe’s intellectual atmosphere within these ancient walls, take pride knowing that generations have walked these same paths before you - leaving behind legacies that continue shaping our world today.