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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…

Looking Back

Things to look out for next year

Quaint, Great and curious traditions....

A chance to discover hidden corners of Oxford. One I am not going to miss in 2025.

Beating the Bounds, an ancient tradition on the modern streets of Oxford.

A Recommended read

This month's recommendation is a holiday page turner. When Charles II was returned to the throne in 1660, he was determined to have the men who signed Charles I, his father's, death warrant hunted down. A real story of a quest for revenge...

Spotlight on a tour

Christ Church is known for inspiring JK Rowling's choice of film set for the world of Hogwarts.

However Christ Church's pedigree stretches back to Anglo Saxon times. The cathedral stands on the same Anglo Saxon site of the minster founded by...

Looking Forward

19th June The Encaenia or honorary degrees

Clean up your Act. Coming to Oxford on June 19th, possibly Oxford's most grand procession when outstanding individuals from around the world visit to receive ...

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