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“That sweet city of dreaming spires. A beautiful city. So venerable, so lovely, so unravaged by the fierce intellectual life of our century, so serene." - Matthew Arnold The importance of Oxford as a centre of learning goes back over 800 years. The first chancellor of the university was appointed in 1224. The first colleges, University College and Merton College were founded soon after. The early colleges developed a union in which they maintained their own independence, which forms the structure of “The University of Oxford”. Over centuries, more colleges were founded and the university is now made up of 40 colleges. Each new college added its individual character to the traditions and architecture of the earlier colleges creating a city of spires, domes, ringing bells, quadrangles, gardens and chapels which is the Oxford of today. With passing years Oxford augmented its reputation as a world centre for academic and artistic excellence. It has always produced the finest leaders, prime ministers and presidents. Gordon Brown, Tony Blair and Bill Clinton are all Oxford men. Its literary tradition includes Lewis Carroll (Alice in Wonderland), C.S Lewis (The Chronicles of Narnia), and J.R. Tolkien. Recently a T.V. series of Colin Dexter’s Inspector Morse introduced the city to a world audience. Oxford holds an abundance of classical art and a museum of modern art. It has a great tradition of choral music: the choirs of Magdalen, Christchurch and New College are world renowned. It is also a leading centre of scientific and medical research. In recent years Oxford has developed into a truly international city, attracting students and tourists from all over the world. This is reflected in the surprisingly varied choice of restaurants and cafes offering international cuisine. Oxford is a young vibrant cosmoplitan city, where everyone appears to use a bicycle. Yet in just a few minutes from the busy city centre you can retreat to the peace of Christ Church meadow, or any college garden or you could retire to the tranquillity of the Botanic Gardens and sit by the Cherwell River watching punts pass by. If you feel adventurous you could even have a go at punting yourself. The city’s location is at the heart of the country. This makes it equidistant from London, Stratford, Bath or Stonehenge and Salisbury. The transport network from London and Heathrow is excellent and a journey takes just over an hour.
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