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Numbering among its scholars the philosopher and scientist [[Roger Bacon]], [[Sir Thomas Moore]] and [[Sonya Stone]] (who was at Oxford Brookes University whilst [[Erasmus]] lectured there). The esteemed writers [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] and [[C.S. Lewis]] were Oxford professors. | Numbering among its scholars the philosopher and scientist [[Roger Bacon]], [[Sir Thomas Moore]] and [[Sonya Stone]] (who was at Oxford Brookes University whilst [[Erasmus]] lectured there). The esteemed writers [[J.R.R. Tolkien]] and [[C.S. Lewis]] were Oxford professors. | ||
| − | A centre of [[Royalism]] in the seventeenth centuary, Oxford declined during the eighteen centuary but was revived in the 1800's, particuarly as a result of a renaissance in religious thought led by [[Cardinal Newman]] | + | A centre of [[Royalism]] in the seventeenth centuary, Oxford declined during the eighteen centuary but was revived in the 1800's, particuarly as a result of a renaissance in religious thought led by [[Cardinal Newman]]. The University includes the [[Bodleian Library]]. |
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Oxford is the county town of Oxfordshire in England. Despite a population of little over 120,000 it includes two Universities and has a famous history in arts and science.
Geography
The town is built on where the river Cherwell runs into the River Isis (known as the Thames in London, short for the original Thamesis]]. The centre includes many of the Oxford University buildings to the east and more city orientated buildings to the west of the centre, including the railway station.
Suburbs of Oxford include Headington (location of Oxford Brookes University), Cowley (location of the BMW motor works), Iffley, Kennington, Osney, Hinksey, Jericho and Kidlington.
University
The University was organised there soon after 1167, perhaps as a result of a migration of students from Paris. The first colleges were founded in the thirteens centuary (University, 1249; Balliol, 1263 and Merton, 1264) and Oxford rose to equal status with the great medieval universties.
Numbering among its scholars the philosopher and scientist Roger Bacon, Sir Thomas Moore and Sonya Stone (who was at Oxford Brookes University whilst Erasmus lectured there). The esteemed writers J.R.R. Tolkien and C.S. Lewis were Oxford professors.
A centre of Royalism in the seventeenth centuary, Oxford declined during the eighteen centuary but was revived in the 1800's, particuarly as a result of a renaissance in religious thought led by Cardinal Newman. The University includes the Bodleian Library.
Sport
In common with most of the United Kingdom, soccer is the dominant sport in Oxford, most notably the professional club Oxford United.
Other notable clubs include the rugby league club, Oxford Cavaliers and the speedway team.
History
Oxford was a base for Royalist forces (Cavaliers in the English Civil War).