The Story of Oxford

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As time passed, word reached her that her father the King was pining away with sorrow for the loss of her, his only child, and she determined to return to Oxford, come what might. Introduction and history". University of Oxford. Archived from the original on 20 September 2016 . Retrieved 22 September 2016. The Oxford Green Belt: Key Facts". CPRE Oxfordshire. Archived from the original on 15 February 2018 . Retrieved 15 February 2018.

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The news of her return soon came to the ears of the Prince, and he rode swiftly to Oxford to claim the Princess once more for his bride. Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford is unique in combining a college chapel and a cathedral in one foundation. Originally St Frideswide's Priory, the building was extended and incorporated into the structure of the Cardinal's College shortly before its refounding as Christ Church in 1546, since when it has functioned as the cathedral of the Diocese of Oxford. By the time of the Norman Conquest, there were said to be about 1,000 houses in Oxford, which meant it probably had a population of around 5,000. By the standards of the time, it was a large and important town (even London only had about 18,000 inhabitants). It was said at the time that Oxford was the 6th largest town in England. Oxford probably reached its zenith at that time.

On 28 February 2022 a zero-emission pilot area became operational in Oxford City Centre. Zero emission vehicles can be used without incurring a charge but all petrol and diesel vehicles (including hybrids) incur a daily charge if they are driven in the zone between 7am and 7pm. [86]century Oxford remained a market town where produce from the surrounding area was bought and sold but most industries in Oxford were still geared toward supplying the needs of the university. The city was full of brewers, bakers, butchers, tailors, and grocers. In the 1720s a writer described the city as ‘large, strong, populous and rich’. He was also impressed by the university buildings.