Category: Oxfordshire

Oxford Morning

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One of my latest pieces – trying to capture the crisp sunlight of a sunny morning in Oxford. This is a view from the corner of Broad Street along Catte Street – towards the Bodleian library and the Radcliffe Square. This view is also available as a print from my etsy shop

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The Hertford College ‘Bridge of Sighs’.

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One of Oxford’s famous landmarks – the Hertford College ‘Bridge of Sighs’. This differs from the original ‘Bridge of Sighs’ is in Venice in that it was built to provide safe passage for students and staff of the college during rowdier times – now a favourite spot for the odd photograph.

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Exeter College Chapel

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Exeter College Chapel sits pretty much in the center of Oxford, on the north side of the college quad.  This is a view painted or drawn many times over the years, so I hope you like this, my take on this view of this College landmark.

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Another view of the ‘Bridge of Sighs’ in Oxford

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Another view of the Hertford College ‘Bridge of Sighs’ in Oxford. A bit of fun really – and trying to work a few things out. Apparently the Oxford Bridge of Sighs differs from its more famous cousin in Venice in that the original was for criminals perhaps making a final crossing, whereas the Oxford version […]

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The Tudor House at East Hagbourne in Southern Oxfordshire

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My watercolour of the front of Tudor house at East Hagborne. Tudor House dates from the 17th century and lays in the middle of the picturesque village of East Hagbourne in Southern Oxfordshire.  The village contains at least 45 listed buildings including its church and a nice pub – The Fleur de Lys, which also […]

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