High St Oxford

High Street, Oxford (England)

 

Joining in the pictorial fun at James' Weekend Reflection

Shades of Oxford UK

Some 40+ years ago I lived in Oxford, England, for 2 years. 

During my trip to the UK & Europe earlier this year, a re-visit here was an essential component of my itinerary.  Once again I marvelled at the glorious architecture and sense of history (even though the bold commercialism of today was this time much more evident).

Going clock-wise (from the left) around the collage below, these colourful boats were adjacent to Magdalen Bridge awaiting eager and energetic customers;  a very weathered doorway giving access to one of the college grounds; part of Magdalen College; Oxford's "Bridge of Sighs" linking two parts of Hertford College; the beautiful tower of Merton College, and finally the outside edge of the original City wall, abutting Christchurch Meadow.

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The Eight Bells

"The Eight Bells" in the hamlet of Eaton some 10 minutes west of Oxford, England.

One of many charming little pubs throughout the UK that offer a warm, friendly welcome and appealing fare - it's well worth a visit!

(I was told by a previous landlord that the large Yew tree out front is more than 300 years old.)

 Inside the lounge bar with its copper hooded fireplace and low ceiling beams.

A stroll along the Towpath, Oxford

The River Isis runs through Oxford in England and in times past canal boats carrying goods for consumption by locals used to be towed by horses walking along these paths (hence the name "towpath").  In more recent times these paths offer a delightful and peaceful environment for a gentle stroll - or jog, for the more energetic!

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