Oxford
A fluid 19 members plus loyal local supporters spent a very happy day being lead around Oxford and its dreaming towers being regaled with snippets of history to fill in the stories that abound around this historical city. Stories of Kings and Protestant reformers, great inventors and philanthropists. We were dined in style in a college hall with more of the great and good smiling beninly down on us and the sunshone. All in all a gorgeous day
09.20 from London Paddington. After getting off train cross the bridge (back of the train).
Oxford is not welcoming of cars but there is a Park and Ride to West, East and North (getting in to the centre can be very slow)
Thames footpath southwards then eastwards; Christchurch Meadow; Merton Lane; Queens Lane or High Street to Lincoln College in Turl Street. After lunch North to University Parks; Westwards to the new Observatory Quarter, Walton St; Jericho; Port Meadow.
Graham has arranged for lunch in Hall at Lincoln College, Turl Street. Cost £15 plus wine or beer. Self service. There will be a choice of menu.
It will be necessary to depart promptly at 10.15 to arrive at Lincoln College in time for the lunch. Latecomers - please wander in Oxford and come to Lincoln College gate for 12.30.
Please let Graham know if you would like to lunch in Lincoln College by Monday 14th March. Please notify him of any dietary requirements
No dogs in Lincoln College. The morning is very largely on paths or streets so there should not be mud on boots by lunchtime at Lincoln (but Graham will have a stiff brush!)
Those wishing to eat elsewhere will find eateries in the centre of Oxford and the occasional bench for eating own food. The Immediate environment at lunchtime is largely urban.
Oxford History - Pevsner and many books on Oxford.