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'''Oxford''' was a city in [[Oxfordshire]] in [[Brytain]]. Oxford was home to a famous [[University of Oxford|university]] made up of twenty-three colleges, of which [[Jordan College]] was the richest. The [[Château-Vert]] woods surrounded Oxford.<ref name="NL3"> {{ref|book|1|3}}</ref>
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'''Oxford''' was a city in Oxfordshire in [[Brytain]]. Oxford was home to a famous university made up of twenty-three colleges, of which [[Jordan College]] was the richest.
  
   
 
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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.<ref name="LOJ">{{ref|book|4}}, Jericho</ref>
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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]].<ref name="LOJ">{{ref|book|4}}, Jericho</ref>
   
 
===Cold Ages===
  
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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.<ref name="LOJ" />
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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.<ref name="LOJ" />
   
 
===20th and 21st centuries===
  
===20th and 21st centuries===
 
Oxford was the home of [[Lyra Silvertongue]]. She was taken there by [[Lord Asriel]] and raised there until she left with [[Marisa Coulter]]. Lyra returned to Oxford and studied at [[St Sophia's School]] and later [[St Sophia's College]].<ref name="LO">{{ref|book|4}}</ref>
  
Oxford was the home of [[Lyra Silvertongue]]. She was taken there by [[Lord Asriel]] and raised there until she left with [[Marisa Coulter]]. Lyra returned to Oxford and studied at [[St Sophia's School]] and later [[St Sophia's College]].<ref name="LO">{{ref|book|4}}</ref>
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==Locations==
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[[File:Oxfordshire.jpg|right|thumb|A map of Oxfordshire|300px]]
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===University of Oxford===
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The University of Oxford was a famous location in the city. It was made up of 23 colleges.
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===Oxford [[Aërodock]]===
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There was an Aërodock in Oxford, from which [[zeppelin]]s and [[balloon]]s took of and landed.<ref name="NL1> {{ref|book|1|1}}</ref>
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===[[Eagle Ironworks]]===
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Eagle Ironworks were a company located on [[Saint Bernards Road]] and [[Woodstock Road]]. They were founded in [[1812]] by [[Walter Thrupp]].<ref name="LO"> {{ref|book|4}}</ref>
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===The [[Oratory of St Barnabas the Chymist]]===
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The Oratory of Saint Barnabas the Chymist was a Venetian style building in [[Jericho]], Oxford. It was designed by Sir [[Arthur Blomfield]].<ref name="LO" />
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===[[Ashmolean Museum]]===
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The Ashmolean was located on the corner of [[Beaumont Street]] and [[St Giles']].<ref name="LO" />
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===[[Fell Press]]===
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Fell Press was a printing company in Jericho, Oxford. It was located on [[Great Clarendon Street]].<ref name="LO" />
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===[[Botanic Garden (Lyra's world)|Botanic Garden]]===
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The Botanic Garden was located next to the [[River Cherwell]].<ref name="LO" />
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===[[Oxford railway station]]===
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The Oxford railway station was on [[Hythe Bridge Street]]. It was located next to the [[River Isis]]. The railway line ran between the Isis and the [[River Thames|Thames]].<ref name="LO" />
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===[[Port Meadow]]===
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Port Meadow was an area of grassland near [[Jericho]]. The [[Horse Fair]] took place here.
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===Jericho===
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Jericho was a waterfront suburb in Oxford. It had a marketplace and wharves.<ref name="NL3">{{ref|book|1|3}}</ref>
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===[[Grey Friars' Oratory]]===
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Grey Friars' Oratory was an oratory in Oxford. A choir sometimes sang here.<ref name="LO" />
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===[[Oratory of St Ann Magdalen]]===
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The oratory of St Ann Magdalen was an oratory in Oxford on the corner of [[Cornmarket Street]].<ref name="LO" />
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===[[Claybeds]]===
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The Claybeds were located next to the brick-burners' houses.<ref name="NL3" />
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===[[Paradise Square]]===
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Paradise Square was a square probably somewhere near the [[Royal Mail Zeppelin Station]].<ref name="TSC1">{{Ref|book|7|1}}</ref>
   
 
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{{Imcat|Images of Oxford|Oxford}}
 
*''[[Northern Lights]]''
  
*''[[Northern Lights]]''
 
*''[[The Golden Compass (film)]]''
  
*''[[The Golden Compass (film)]]''
 
*''[[The Golden Compass (video game)]]''
  
*''[[The Golden Compass (video game)]]''
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*''[[The Subtle Knife]]'' {{Mention}}
 
*''[[The Amber Spyglass]]''
  
*''[[The Amber Spyglass]]''
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*''[[His Dark Materials (TV series)]]'', [[Series 1]]
 
*''[[Lyra's Oxford]]''
  
*''[[Lyra's Oxford]]''
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*''[[La Belle Sauvage]]''
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*''[[The Secret Commonwealth]]''
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*''[[Once Upon a Time in the North]]'' {{Mention}}
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*''[[Peril of the Pole]]'' {{Mention}}
   
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Revision as of 12:28, 15 May 2020

This article is about the city in Lyra's world. You may be looking for Oxford, the city in Will's world.

Oxford was a city in Oxfordshire in Brytain. Oxford was home to a famous university made up of twenty-three colleges, of which Jordan College was the richest. The Château-Vert woods surrounded Oxford.[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 was the home of Lyra Silvertongue. She was taken there by Lord Asriel and raised there until she left with Marisa Coulter. Lyra returned to Oxford and studied at St Sophia's School and later St Sophia's College.[3]

Locations

Oxfordshire

A map of Oxfordshire

University of Oxford

The University of Oxford was a famous location in the city. It was made up of 23 colleges.

Oxford Aërodock

There was an Aërodock in Oxford, from which zeppelins and balloons took of and landed.[4]

Eagle Ironworks

Eagle Ironworks were a company located on 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 was a Venetian style building in Jericho, Oxford. It was designed by Sir Arthur Blomfield.[3]

Ashmolean Museum

The Ashmolean was located on the corner of Beaumont Street and St Giles'.[3]

Fell Press

Fell Press was a printing company in Jericho, Oxford. It was located on Great Clarendon Street.[3]

Botanic Garden

The Botanic Garden was located next to the River Cherwell.[3]

Oxford railway station

The Oxford railway station was on Hythe Bridge Street. It was located next to the River Isis. The railway line ran between the Isis and the Thames.[3]

Port Meadow

Port Meadow was an area of grassland near Jericho. The Horse Fair took place here.

Jericho

Jericho was a waterfront suburb in Oxford. It had a marketplace and wharves.[1]

Grey Friars' Oratory

Grey Friars' Oratory was an oratory in Oxford. A choir sometimes sang here.[3]

Oratory of St Ann Magdalen

The oratory of St Ann Magdalen was an oratory in Oxford on the corner of Cornmarket Street.[3]

Claybeds

The Claybeds were located next to the brick-burners' houses.[1]

Paradise Square

Paradise Square was a square probably somewhere near the Royal Mail Zeppelin Station.[5]

Appearances

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HDM Wiki has 46 images of Oxford.

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Northern Lights, Chapter 3 Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "NL3" defined multiple times with different content
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Lyra's Oxford, Jericho
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 Lyra's Oxford Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; name "LO" defined multiple times with different content
  4. ↑ Northern Lights, Chapter 1
  5. ↑ The Secret Commonwealth, Chapter 1
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