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Oxford
Excursion
Queen’s College
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The Queen’s College was
founded in 1341 as the ‘Hall
of the Queen’s Scholars at
Oxford’. It was established as a
residence for fellows, chaplains
‘poor boys’ and various officials
and servants. During Queen
Elizabeth’s reign it became one
of the most popular colleges at
Oxford. Since the 19th century
the College has developed a
strong academic reputation,
whole solid funding and wise
management have made it
secure and successful.
Christ Church
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Christ Church is one of the
largest colleges in the University
of Oxford, and it is the Cathedral
Church for the Diocese of
Oxford. Many distinguished
people have studied at Christ
Church including Albert Einstein
and 13 Prime Ministers. The
College also has a world famous
Cathedral Choir; scholarly
collections of books and art
and much more. Today Christ
Church is a vibrant academic
community with about 425
undergraduate students and
250 graduate students. There
are also around 100 teaching
and research staff who are
senior members of the College.
Merton College
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Merton College turned 750
last year, and it is the first fully
self-governing College in the
University of Oxford. It houses
the Mob Library,which is the
oldest continuously functioning
library for university academics
and students in the world. Over
the centuries many notable
scholars and cultural leaders have
called Merton home, including
JRR Tolkien who was a professor
at Merton at the time the first
volume of The Lord of the Rings
was published.The College
houses the Turf Tavern and
some of its real life patrons have
included OscarWilde, Richard
Burton and Stephen Hawking.
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This walking tour starts from point number 1
on this map. When you arrive at each point read
the description of the sight.
You will have the chance to discover and admire
many of the most beautiful and important
sights of this city.
Entrances not included.
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