Dear Elizabeth I had the pleasure of meeting your Warden when I came with the group in January. The Warden and I chatted briefly and meant to stay in touch but I have since lost track of how I was going to contact her. It could have been warden@ your address but I hope you will not mind me checking with you if this is accurate. I have another group of clients coming in the spring who would like to visit the Kilns independently. I suggested that they contact the Kilns directly. Would it be...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
The Real Walk and Talk Welcome history lovers to October''s news in November from Oxford History Tours. Contents Winter time has returned to Oxford and after 4pm interiors light-up. As twilight falls on winter's sharp light glorious spaces can be admired from the street. Two of my favourites are the Duke Humphrey's Library and the Library of All Souls College. Peep at fabulous staircases and painted ceilings while stained glass is set ablaze, beaming onto Oxford's streets, squares and quads....
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
Hello Trish Thank you for sharing with me. Most interesting. Totally get holiday letting fatigue. Wonderful fun too, but you are working when everybody else is playing. Try sabbatical homes for sure. It tends to have North American adademics. Here is my very infrequent news letter to remind you of my existence in case anything with my name on it crops up! July/August or perhaps September if I can store things 2025. Best wishes Sophie Enjoy Oxford like a local Greetings History Lover Welcome...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
Enjoy Oxford like a local Greetings History Lover Welcome to July's news from Oxford History Tours. There is something for Library lovers here, rare opportunities to see indie the Radcliffe Camera, and a wonderful celebration of Lewis Carroll to look our for next year. Looking Back Alice weekend Put July's Alice Day on the calendar. A range of events to engage the highest brow to the silliest giggle... Read artcle A Recommended read Many of Oxford's popular tours are now sold out for the busy...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
Enjoy Oxford like a local Welcome to August's news from Oxford History Tours. Contents A really exciting and free event happens in September for history lovers interested in architecture and taking a peep behind doors normally closed to the public. Have a look at Gargoyle designs. Take a gargoyle home on a cup or on a T-shirt from Oxford artist Charles Cutting. Find out how you can Bed & Breakfast at an Oxford College. Even Christ Church! Looking Forward Members of the Oxford Guild of Guides,...
almost 2 years ago • 1 min read
A monthly informative and entertaining letter to help you visit Oxford like a local Greetings History Lover Welcome to June's news from Oxford History Tours. Interesting events and tour spotlights to help you enjoy Oxford like a local. Tips and articles from the website Experience world class live choral music in one of Oxford’s glorious venues - You may be in luck and… Read article Looking Back Things to look out for next year Quaint, Great and curious traditions.... A chance to discover...
about 2 years ago • 1 min read
A monthly newsletter of news enticements to help you enjoyt Oxford Greetings History Lover The Oxford History Tours website has touched down. Here is our first newsletter. It will introduce you to the original and informative approach of Oxford History Tours to offering informative and entertaining walking tours of Oxford. Below you'll find a recommended read and link to the Oxford History Shop, a spotlight on an Oxford History Tour and a pick of the best events on around this time of year....
over 2 years ago • 1 min read
Occasional informative and entertaining letter to help you get the most out of Oxford Greetings History Lover The web site touched down last week and here I'll Introduce you to some of its attractive features and Oxford History Tours' original approach to welcoming visitors to Oxford. You are receiving this newsletter because I know that you enjoyed your tour with Oxford history tours. I hope that you will come back for a different tour and spread the word. If you would like to unsubscribe...
over 2 years ago • 1 min read