[More photos] Oxford views

Here is a small collection of photographs of Oxford available on-line from sites in Oxford, especially the University:
* Dreaming spires
* The Sheldonian Theatre
* The High Street
* Christ Church Meadow
* Balliol College
* Brasenose College
* Jesus College
* Keble College
* University College
* St. Hugh's College
See also sepia views and aerial views of Oxford.

Dreaming spires
Photograph © Claudio Fanin

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Another view of the Oxford skyline from South Park, Headington Hill. See also the full photograph and further Oxford photographs by Claudio Fanin.


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The Sheldonian Theatre

Designed by Sir Christopher Wren, the Sheldonian Theatre is where matriculation and degree ceremonies are held, as well as University meetings by `Congregation', and concerts. Handel performed some of his works here in his day. Visitors may climb to a cupola at the top from which there is a good view of Oxford spires and Balliol College.


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The High Street
Photograph © Jonathan Bowen

The High Street, colloquially known as `The High', is considered by some to be the most beautiful street in Europe. This photograph is of a hand coloured print by J. Farington, R.A., originally published by J. & J. Boydell on 1st June 1793. To the right is University College and to the left is the Queen's College. Behind Queen's is All Souls College. In the distance the spires of All Saints' (left) and St. Mary the Virgin (right) can be seen. The the buildings in the view are little changed today although fashions and modes of transport have altered somewhat!


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Christ Church Meadow
Photograph © Jonathan Bowen

The meadow south of Oxford's largest college, Christ Church, and north of the River Thames (known locally as the `Isis') forms an attractive circular walk. This photograph was taken while the meadow was flooded during Torpids, one of the two main annual University rowing events. The spires of Oxford can be seen in the distance.


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Balliol College

Balliol is one of a handful of colleges founded in the thirteenth century. Some claim it to be the oldest Oxford college, along with University College and Merton! Benjamin Jowett was a famous master of the college in Victorian times and reputedly enjoyed walking along Jowett Walk.

For further photographs and information, see the (large!) Balliol College undergraduate prospectus.


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Brasenose College
Photograph © Jonathan Bowen

Brasenose College is on the north side of the High Street on the site where University College used to stand. Next to the College, the spire of St. Mary the Virgin, the University church, can be seen.


Jesus College

Jesus College was founded in 1571 by Queen Elizabeth I at the petition of Dr Hugh Price, Treasurer of St David's Cathedral in Wales, and has had valued links with Wales ever since.

For photographs and information, see the (New) Jesus College prospectus.


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Keble College

Keble College, founded in 1870, was designed by the Victorian architect William Butterfield in colourful brickwork, out of fashion and neglected for much of the 20th century. Now cleaned, the college includes a glorious and large chapel (opposite) which holds The Light of the World by the Pre-Raphaelite artist William Holman Hunt. More modern architecture has been added as recently as 1995.


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University College
Photograph © Jonathan Bowen

"Univ", as University College is colloquially known, is, although Balliol and Merton dispute it, the oldest college at Oxford, founded in 1249. This view shows the front quad looking north towards the main entrance.


St. Hugh's College

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St. Hugh's College is one of the ex-women's colleges, now mixed, located in North Oxford. This is a view of the main building from the grounds.

These photographs have been collated by Jonathan Bowen as part of the archive of Oxford photographs.

Photographs supplied by the Laboratory of Molecular Biophysics, Balliol College, Jesus College, Ian Page from St. Hugh's College and Jonathan Bowen. Additional photographs related to Oxford, preferably in JPEG format are welcome.

Text Copyright © Jonathan Bowen. All rights reserved.