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Oxford (/ ˈ ɒ k s f ər d / ⓘ) [5] [6] is a cathedral city and non-metropolitan district in Oxfordshire, England, of which it is the county town.Founded in the 8th century, it was granted city status in 1542.
Areas of the city of Oxford in southern England and nearby places associated with Oxford. ... Oxford West and Abingdon (UK Parliament constituency) B.
The OX postcode area, also known as the Oxford postcode area, [2] is a group of 26 postcode districts in south-central England, within 17 post towns.These cover most of Oxfordshire (including Oxford, Banbury, Abingdon, Bicester, Witney, Didcot, Carterton, Kidlington, Thame, Wantage, Wallingford, Chipping Norton, Chinnor, Woodstock, Watlington, Bampton and Burford), plus very small parts of ...
City status has little statistical significance in UK because it is not a measure of a city's size and only holds a ceremonial status. Historic cities, such as St Davids (a cathedral city in Wales) can be quite small, however newer cities, such as those conferred in 2022 , can range in size from anywhere between 50,000 to over 200,000.
English: Fortifications were built around the city of Oxford during the English Civil War. Oxford was the Royalist headquarters, home to Charles I and his new Royal parliament. It was therefore a target for the Parliamentarian army, who laid siege in 1644. This map shows the city's defences as well as the Parliamentarian counter-works to the east.
Streets in the city of Oxford, England. See also: Category:Squares in Oxford. ... Oxford Streets; Interactive map of Oxford; History on the streets of Oxford ...
Aerial view of Oxford city centre. The history of Oxford in England dates back to its original settlement in the Saxon period. Originally of strategic significance due to its controlling location on the upper reaches of the River Thames at its junction with the River Cherwell. The town grew in national importance during the Norman period.
Oxfordshire (/ ˈ ɒ k s f ər d ʃ ər,-ʃ ɪər / OKS-fərd-shər, -sheer; abbreviated Oxon) is a ceremonial county in South East England.The county is bordered by Northamptonshire and Warwickshire to the north, Buckinghamshire to the east, Berkshire to the south, and Wiltshire and Gloucestershire to the west.