Who Was Oxford University’s First Foreign Student? Meet Emo of Friesland
Emo of Friesland, 13th-century globetrotter, was the first foreign student to attend the University of Oxford. This is his story.
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Emo of Friesland, 13th-century globetrotter, was the first foreign student to attend the University of Oxford. This is his story.
Explore our collection of historical postcards and photos of Oxford and its University Colleges and Museums – and download them for free.
The University of Oxford has a rich history dating back to the year 1096. It’s actually the oldest university in the English-speaking world.
Oxford University Training Corps is a British Army unit formed in 1642 by students of Oxford University.
Take a look through some of the best historic places in Oxford and Oxfordshire.
24-26 Cornmarket Street, in Oxford, is a timber-framed building built in the late 14th century. It belonged to a wine merchant who ran it as
Mob Quad in Merton College is probably the oldest quadrangle in Oxford. The quad is so old, it actually doesn’t have any chimneys! (they weren’t
Christ Church Cathedral is perhaps the most stunning college chapel in Oxford. It was built as a place of worship in the late 12th century.
The Saxon Tower of St Michael at the North Gate was once by the North Gate in the walls of Oxford city. Today, you can
St George’s Tower in Oxford Castle is one of two surviving towers in Oxford. It was built around 1020 (we’re not sure when, exactly) AD.
Sandford Lock is a great place to start and end walks around Oxford. A very peaceful location, it has a pub nearby, the King’s Arms.
Oxford Castle is a partly ruined Norman medieval castle on the centre of Oxford. The castle then became a prison which closed in 1996. What’s
The Bodleian Library is one of Oxford’s most famous landmarks. Among the oldest in Europe, it’s easy to visit and incredible to see. Anyone visiting
Christ Church is college of the University of Oxford. It was founded in 1546 by King Henry VIII and is one of the larger colleges.
The Oxford Old Bank Hotel is a five-star hotel built on a Georgian site and located within minutes of the main Oxford attractions.
The Turl Street Mitre Hotel offers both 17th-century charm and modern comfort for those visiting Oxford.
The Eagle & Child is a famous Oxford pub, best known for being the watering hole used by writers J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis.
The Lamb & Flag is a bit of an Oxford oddity; it’s owned by a college! Its profits actually help with scholarships.
The King’s Arms is one of Oxford’s oldest pubs. It first opened its doors in 1607!