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Revision as of 18:12, 28 January 2019
Oxford is a city in Oxfordshire, Brytain. Oxford is home to a famous university made up of twenty-three colleges, of which Jordan College is the richest.[1]
History
Roman
Oxford was inhabited since at least the Ancient Roman times. There was evidence of a sacrifice to the God Fluvius in the Oxford Canal, and the Fell Press was said to be built on the ruins of a temple to Mithras.[2]
Cold Ages
During the Cold Ages, the Oxford Canal froze over. In 1005 there was a battle at Wolvercote between Oxford citizens and a raiding party from the Viking kingdom of Jorvik.[2]
20th and 21st centuries
Oxford is the home of Lyra Silvertongue. She was taken there by Lord Asriel and raised in Jordan College until she left years later with Marisa Coulter. Lyra returned to Oxford and studied at St Sophia's School and later St Sophia's College.[3]
Locations
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a famous location in the city. It was made up of 23 colleges.
Oxford Aërodock
There is an Aërodock in Oxford, from which zeppelins and balloons take off and land.
Eagle Ironworks
Eagle Ironworks are a company located Saint Bernards Road and Woodstock road. They were founded in 1812 by Walter Thrupp.[3]
The Oratory of St Barnabas the Chymist
The Oratory of Saint Barnabas the Chymist is a Venetian style building in Jericho. It was designed by Sir Arthur Blomfield.[3]
Ashmolean Museum
The Ashmolean is located on the corner of Beaumont Street and St Giles Street.[3]
Fell Press
Fell Press is a printing company in Jericho located on Great Clarendon Street.[3]
Botanic Garden
The Botanic Garden is located next to the River Cherwell.[3]
Oxford railway station
The Oxford railway station is on Hythe Bridge Street located next to the River Isis. The railway line runs between the Isis and the Thames.[3]
Appearances
- Northern Lights
- The Golden Compass (film)
- The Golden Compass (video game)
- The Amber Spyglass
- Lyra's Oxford
- Peril of the Pole (Mentioned only)
References
- ↑ Northern Lights, Chapter 3
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lyra's Oxford, Jericho
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 Lyra's Oxford Cite error: Invalid
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