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Numbering among  its scholars the philosopher and scientist [[Roger Bacon]], and [[Sir Thomas More]]. The esteemed writer [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] was an Oxford professor.

Numbering among  its scholars the philosopher and scientist [[Roger Bacon]], and [[Sir Thomas More]]. The esteemed writer [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] was an Oxford professor.

The city became a centre of [[Royalism]] in the seventeenth century, becoming the Royalist capital during the English Civil War when King Charles I set up court there. Oxford declined during the eighteen century but was revived in the 1800's, particularly as a result of a renaissance in scientific thought. The University includes the [[Bodleian Library]], the largest university library in the country and second in size overall nationally to the British Library.

The city became a centre of [[Royalism]] in the seventeenth century, becoming the Royalist capital during the English Civil War when King Charles I set up court there. Oxford declined during the eighteen century but was revived in the 1800s, particularly as a result of a renaissance in scientific thought. The University includes the [[Bodleian Library]], the largest university library in the country and second in size overall nationally to the British Library.

==Sport==

==Sport==

Other notable clubs include the [[rugby league]] club, [[Oxford Cavaliers]] and the speedway team.

Other notable clubs include the [[rugby league]] club, [[Oxford Cavaliers]] and the speedway team.

Perhaps the most famous sporting event associated with Oxford, however, is the University Boat race, which has taken place every year for over 100 years, normally in March, between the [[University of Oxford]] (the "Dark Blues") and the [[University of Cambridge]] (the "Light Blues"). It is a rowing race for "eights" and takes place on the [[River Thames]] in [[London]]. The boat race is an occasion for students and alumni of each of the two famous universities to cheer on their team, and there have been many incidents during the race including several occasions when one of the boats has sunk. Cambridge has won more races than Oxford. Pressure to have a 'womens' Boat Race has been resisted on the grounds of tradition.

Perhaps the most famous sporting event associated with Oxford, however, is the University Boat race, which has taken place every year for over 100 years, normally in March, between the [[University of Oxford]] (the "Dark Blues") and the [[University of Cambridge]] (the "Light Blues"). It is a rowing race for "eights" and takes place on the [[River Thames]] in [[London]]. The boat race is an occasion for students and alumni of each of the two famous universities to cheer on their team, and there have been many incidents during the race including several occasions when one of the boats has sunk. Cambridge has won more races than Oxford. Pressure to have a 'women's Boat Race has been resisted on the grounds of tradition.

==History==

==History==