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Oxford is a city in Oxfordshire, England founded in 1542.

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Oxford is a city in England. It is the county town and only city of Oxfordshire. In 2017, its population was estimated at 152,450. It is 56 miles (90 km) northwest of London, 64 miles (103 km) southeast of Birmingham, and 61 miles (98 km) northeast of Bristol. The city is home to the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English-speaking world, and has buildings in every style of English architecture from late Anglo-Saxon. Oxford's industries include motor manufacturing, education, publishing, information technology and science.

Oxford, The City of Dreaming Spires, is famous the world over for its University and place in history. For over 800 years, it has been a home to royalty and scholars, and since the 9th century an established town, although people are known to have lived in the area for thousands of years. Nowadays, the city is a bustling cosmopolitan town. Still with its ancient University, but home also to a growing hi-tech community. Many businesses are located in and around the town, whether on one of the Science and Business Parks or within one of a number of residential areas.

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20110720 Oxford UK BusTour

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ydawatSv6Hs

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July 24, 2011

a day in the life of an OXFORD UNIVERSITY student

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9AKxHqZPo6Q

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August 15, 2021

A Visit to Oxford, England | Euromaxx city

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kx2ZCakBRXM

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February 28, 2012

Oxford

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oxford

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OXFORD | 4K Narrated Walking Tour | Let's Walk 2021

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tsR_G4as2fQ

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February 6, 2022

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Oxford
Founded Date
1542

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The City of Dreaming Spires
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