Oxford Colleges

by Bullen (Artist), Clare Collinson (Editor)

Oxford offers 800 years of its 39 colleges are inextricably linked with the daily life of a busy city with beautiful buildings, neat quadrangles, cobbled lanes, turrets and spires. With a map to guide visitors, this guide explores each college, detailing the historical and architectural magnificence, the often strange customs, and tales of famous men and women who founded, studied or taught here, giving a glimpse of the lives led in these wonderful surroundings.

32 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 2008

Reviews

[David Fulmer]

This is a great introduction to Oxford to anyone visiting or it’s a fact-filled souvenir to remember a visit by. Organized by college, it describes some of the highlights of the colleges of Oxford including their history, notable students and faculty, their chapels, dining halls, and architecture. My favourite part was the glossary on the back page that defines Oxford words like ‘Don’ and ‘Rustication’. It really helps you get a feel for the culture and the character of Oxford. I can see this being a useful supplement if you're reading a novel about Oxford too, like Brideshead Revisited. Short, well-illustrated, and full of great information about this renowned seat of learning.

[Sofia Terèse]

the need to attend Oxford is so real and so pressing

[Susan]

Good overview of the oxford colleges but i would have liked more details.