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The Road to Oxford

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Clint Marsh Jul 17, 2005 20:39:25

Replying to Clint Marsh

We're here in England now (staying with friends in Melksham at the moment) and having a marvelous time. Spent a few glorious days at Avebury earlier in the week -- checked out the vistas from the Sanctuary, took a brief nap at West Kennet, and walked the Avenue from the main circle (side-tracking briefly to visit Silbury Hill and the magnificent crop circle that's there). The weather's been perfect and we've taken lots of great photographs and soaked up some good vibrations from all the places.

Our Oxfordshire visits will probably be to the Uffington Horse and Wayland's. We'd also like to hit some spots in Oxford-town too (such as the Bodlean and Ashmolean). We were going to stay at the Eurobar (http://www.oxfordcity.co.uk/accom/eurobar), but they haven't got a room for both nights we'll be there (Friday the 22nd and Saturday the 23rd). Can anyone recommend some places we might try calling to ask about accommodations?

Thanks,
Clint

Jane Jul 17, 2005 21:27:05

Replying to Clint Marsh

Try these
(City centre) The Cock and Camel, 24-26 George Street, Oxford, OX1 2AE, phone 01865 203705
(City centre) ST MICHAEL'S GUEST HOUSE 26 St Michael's Street, Oxford, OX1 2EB Phone 01865 242101
Galaxie Hotel, 180 Banbury Road, Oxford, OX2 7BT, phone 01865 515688
RED MULLIONS, 23 London Road, Oxford OX3 7RE phone 01865 742741
DIAL HOUSE GUEST HOUSE, 25 London Road, Headington, Oxford, OX3 7RE Phone 01865 425100

If you're really stuck, Clint, you and your friend can stay here BUT (and its a big BUT for me) we currently have the builders in doing a loft conversion and the place is in a right old state :-(

Let us know you're OK! and see you on Saturday! Have you got our phone number?
J
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Jane Jul 17, 2005 21:56:05

Replying to Clint Marsh

Oh, and DON'T forget the Pitt-Rivers museum, at the back of the brilliant University Museum on Parks Road. The most wonderful building in Oxford for sure and the MOST BONKERS collection of ethnographic and weirdy stuff on the planet. I kid you not - and I've seen a few museums in my time!

Pitt Rivers - stick it in yer diary now. http://www.prm.ox.ac.uk/
j
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Littlestone Jul 17, 2005 23:03:44

Replying to Clint Marsh

Try to give yourself half a day at the Ashmolean, Clint; among its many treasures it houses one of the finest collections of Chinese ceramics in the country. The jewel in the Ashmolean* crown has to be, literally, the (King) Alfred Jewel which is a stunning example of Anglo-Saxon craftsmanship - though sadly when I was there last summer only a replica was on display (Jane may be able to tell you if you can now see the original). Excellent Museum shop, and an oyster-bar across the road if you've work up an appetite in the galleries :-)

* http://www.ashmol.ox.ac.uk/