Oxford: Brief Historical and Descriptive Notes (page 1/3)

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Folly Bridge

“Any places of strength in Oxford would command the roads leading to the north and west, and the secure, raised paths that ran through the flooded fens to the ford or bridge, if bridge there then was, between Godstowe and the later Norman grand [...] [more...] [$]

Bocardo, North Side

The Bocardo, the mediaeval prison in Oxford, shown from the North side; the engraving is signed “S. R.”

The tower here is St. Michael’s church.

“Of Bocardo no trace remains, but St. Michael’s is likely to last as long as any edifice in Oxford. Our illustrations represent it as it was in the last century. The houses huddle up to the church, and hide the lines of the tower. Now it stands out clear, less picturesque than it was in the time of Bocardo prison. Within the last two years the windows have been cleared, and the curious and most archaic pillars, shaped like balustrades, may be examined. It is worth while to climb the tower [more...] [$]

Christchurch College

Staircase to the hall at Christchurch College, Oxford
From an Etching by A. Brunet-Dubaines. [$]

Old Episcopal Palace.

from a Drawing by R. Kent Thomas. [more...] [$]

Niches at Oriel

From a Drawing by A. Brunet-Debaines. [$]