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Britain By Car - A Motoring History


Created Date:

24 October 2013

Last Modified:

15 December 2023
Oxford

Oxford

An ancient and picturesque university city, Oxford is the second oldest university in Europe. 

Situated on the Rivers Cherwell and Thames (the latter known locally as the Isis), Oxford was the Royalist's headquarters during the English Civil War, and the seat of Charles the First’s parliament.

An ancient and picturesque university city, Oxford is the second oldest university in Europe. 

Situated on the Rivers Cherwell and Thames (the latter known locally as the Isis), Oxford was the Royalist's headquarters during the English Civil War, and the seat of Charles the First’s parliament.