Oxford is a city in central England known for its historic architecture, including the Bridge of Sighs and Carfax Tower, and as the home of Oxford University, one of the world's most prestigious universities. Famous people who attended Oxford include Stephen Hawking and Bill Clinton. The local economy benefits from the university as well as industries like publishing and technology firms. Broad Street, the Covered Market, and Templars Square are popular places for shopping and exploring Oxford's bookstores, shops, and history.
3. HISTORY AND SITUATION
Is a city in central southern England. It is
the county town of Oxfordshire, and forms
a district within the county. It has a
population of just under 165,000, of whom
153,900 live within the district boundary.
Oxford has a diverse economic base. Its
industries include motor manufacturing,
education, publishing and a large number
of information technology and science-
based businesses.
4. MONUMENTS
BRIDGE OF SIGHS The Bridge of Sighs has
become synonymous with the historic city of
Oxford and stands in the very centre. was
built in the early 1900s.
5. MONUMENTS
CARFAX TOWER Tower was built almost 800 years ago is
surprisingly good condition, considering its age. At
approximately 23 metres, the tower provides spectacular
panoramic views of the city centre.
NEW BODLEIAN LIBRARY Is one of the city's more
modern landmarks and was built in 1937. There are more
than five million books and around 160 km of shelving
6. FAMOUS PEOPLE
-Stephen Hawking, physicist
-Bill Clinton, President of the United States,
1993-2001
-Benazir Bhutto, former Prime Minister of
Pakistan
-Michèle Flournoy, US Under Secretary of
Defense
-Emilia Fox, actor
7. SHOPS
The best places in oxford if you are
buying something are:
Broad Street is a wide street in central
Oxford, the street is known for its
bookshops, including the original
Blackwell'sbookshop at number 50, located
here due to the University.
The Covered Market is a historic market
with permanent stalls and shops in a large
covered structure in central Oxford.
Templars Square is a shopping centre
located in Cowley, it was opened in 1965. It
is the largest enclosed shopping centre in
8. OXFORD UNIVERSITY
University of Oxford is the oldest university
in the English speaking world and one of the
most famous and prestigious higher
education institutions of the world. It is
currently ranked as fifth-best university in
the world, according to QS World Rankings,
behind its main UK rival, Cambridge, in first
place.
Oxford is renowned for its tutorial-based
method of teaching, with students attending
an average of one one-hour tutorial a week.