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Selected panorama

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The Oxford skyline from the University Church of St Mary the Virgin looking to the east; All Souls College is in the foreground, with The Queen's College behind further along the High Street, and the tower of St Peter-in-the-East (now the library of St Edmund Hall) is at the far left.
The Oxford skyline from the University Church of St Mary the Virgin looking to the east; All Souls College is in the foreground, with The Queen's College behind further along the High Street, and the tower of St Peter-in-the-East (now the library of St Edmund Hall) is at the far left.
Credit: Pedro Lourenco Venda
The Oxford skyline from the University Church of St Mary the Virgin looking to the east; All Souls College is in the foreground, with The Queen's College behind further along the High Street, and the tower of St Peter-in-the-East (now the library of St Edmund Hall) is at the far left.



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Oxford looking south from the University Church of St Mary the Virgin in the centre of the city – the spire on the left is Christ Church Cathedral and Tom Tower is on the right.
Oxford looking south from the University Church of St Mary the Virgin in the centre of the city – the spire on the left is Christ Church Cathedral and Tom Tower is on the right.
Credit: David Iliff
Oxford looking south from the University Church of St Mary the Virgin in the centre of the city – the spire on the left is Christ Church Cathedral and Tom Tower is on the right.



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Oxford seen from Boars Hill, to the south-west of the city
Oxford seen from Boars Hill, to the south-west of the city
Credit: Andrew Gray
Oxford seen from Boars Hill, to the south-west of the city



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Oxford from Magdalen College, looking west up the High Street
Oxford from Magdalen College, looking west up the High Street
Credit: Oliver Woodford
Oxford from Magdalen College, looking west up the High Street



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A 360-degree view of the main quadrangle of Keble College. Designed by the 19th-century architect William Butterfield, the buildings have attracted considerable praise and criticism for their use of bricks in various colours and patterns, in contrast to the older stone-clad colleges elsewhere in the city.
A 360-degree view of the main quadrangle of Keble College. Designed by the 19th-century architect William Butterfield, the buildings have attracted considerable praise and criticism for their use of bricks in various colours and patterns, in contrast to the older stone-clad colleges elsewhere in the city.
Credit: David Iliff
A 360-degree view of the main quadrangle of Keble College. Designed by the 19th-century architect William Butterfield, the buildings have attracted considerable praise and criticism for their use of bricks in various colours and patterns, in contrast to the older stone-clad colleges elsewhere in the city.



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A panoramic view of the First Quadrangle of Jesus College. The hall is in the centre (at the west of the quadrangle), on the right-hand of the passageway leading through into the Second Quadrangle, and lit by three large windows. The Principal's Lodgings are on the north side of the quadrangle, between the hall and the chapel.
A panoramic view of the First Quadrangle of Jesus College. The hall is in the centre (at the west of the quadrangle), on the right-hand of the passageway leading through into the Second Quadrangle, and lit by three large windows. The Principal's Lodgings are on the north side of the quadrangle, between the hall and the chapel.
Credit: Bencherlite
A panoramic view of the First Quadrangle of Jesus College. The hall is in the centre (at the west of the quadrangle), on the right-hand of the passageway leading through into the Second Quadrangle, and lit by three large windows. The Principal's Lodgings are on the north side of the quadrangle, between the hall and the chapel.



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The Old Building Quadrangle of Hertford College incorporates the lodge, library, chapel, hall, bursary and other administrative buildings. It is the only Hertford quadrangle to have a lawn in the centre, in the traditional college style.
The Old Building Quadrangle of Hertford College incorporates the lodge, library, chapel, hall, bursary and other administrative buildings. It is the only Hertford quadrangle to have a lawn in the centre, in the traditional college style.
Credit: Kunal Mehta
The Old Building Quadrangle of Hertford College incorporates the lodge, library, chapel, hall, bursary and other administrative buildings. It is the only Hertford quadrangle to have a lawn in the centre, in the traditional college style.



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As dawn breaks, those attending the 2010 Ball at The Queen's College celebrate the end of another Oxford year.
As dawn breaks, those attending the 2010 Ball at The Queen's College celebrate the end of another Oxford year.
Credit: Queens Ball
As dawn breaks, those attending the 2010 Ball at The Queen's College celebrate the end of another Oxford year.



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Peckwater Quadrangle of Christ Church, built in the 18th century
Peckwater Quadrangle of Christ Church, built in the 18th century
Credit: Fritz Saalfeld
Peckwater Quadrangle of Christ Church, built in the 18th century



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Green Templeton College in the snow; the building in the centre is the Radcliffe Observatory, now part of the college.
Green Templeton College in the snow; the building in the centre is the Radcliffe Observatory, now part of the college.
Credit: Craig Webber
Green Templeton College in the snow; the building in the centre is the Radcliffe Observatory, now part of the college.



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Some of the college boathouses on The Isis (as the River Thames is known in Oxford)
Some of the college boathouses on The Isis (as the River Thames is known in Oxford)
Credit: David Iliff
Some of the college boathouses on The Isis (as the River Thames is known in Oxford)



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The main quadrangle of Worcester College; on the left are the medieval buildings known as "the cottages", the most substantial surviving part of Gloucester College, Worcester's predecessor on the same site.
The main quadrangle of Worcester College; on the left are the medieval buildings known as "the cottages", the most substantial surviving part of Gloucester College, Worcester's predecessor on the same site.
Credit: Dbmag9
The main quadrangle of Worcester College; on the left are the medieval buildings known as "the cottages", the most substantial surviving part of Gloucester College, Worcester's predecessor on the same site.



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The Berlin Quad of Wolfson College is named after the college's first President, Sir Isaiah Berlin. It was given Grade II listed building status in 2011.
The Berlin Quad of Wolfson College is named after the college's first President, Sir Isaiah Berlin. It was given Grade II listed building status in 2011.
Credit: Mtcv
The Berlin Quad of Wolfson College is named after the college's first President, Sir Isaiah Berlin. It was given Grade II listed building status in 2011.



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A view from the tower of the University Church of St Mary the Virgin: to the left, Brasenose College, with the spire of the chapel of Exeter College behind; in the centre, the Radcliffe Camera; to the right, the belltower of New College and then All Souls College with the tower of St Peter-in-the-East (now the library of St Edmund Hall) behind
A view from the tower of the University Church of St Mary the Virgin: to the left, Brasenose College, with the spire of the chapel of Exeter College behind; in the centre, the Radcliffe Camera; to the right, the belltower of New College and then All Souls College with the tower of St Peter-in-the-East (now the library of St Edmund Hall) behind
Credit: Laemq
A view from the tower of the University Church of St Mary the Virgin: to the left, Brasenose College, with the spire of the chapel of Exeter College behind; in the centre, the Radcliffe Camera; to the right, the belltower of New College and then All Souls College with the tower of St Peter-in-the-East (now the library of St Edmund Hall) behind



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An aerial view of Oxford, looking north. Merton College is at the bottom centre with Christ Church to the left (west). On the right-hand side lies University of Oxford Botanic Garden and, beyond that, Magdalen College.
An aerial view of Oxford, looking north. Merton College is at the bottom centre with Christ Church to the left (west). On the right-hand side lies University of Oxford Botanic Garden and, beyond that, Magdalen College.
Credit: Chensiyuan
An aerial view of Oxford, looking north. Merton College is at the bottom centre with Christ Church to the left (west). On the right-hand side lies University of Oxford Botanic Garden and, beyond that, Magdalen College.