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High-street in Oxford. Picture taken from Queen's College. On the left University College, on the right the street is lined with buildings with towers and spires. Numerous people enliven the scene
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High-street in Oxford. Picture taken from Queen's College. On the left University College, on the right the street is lined with buildings with towers and spires. Numerous people enliven the scene
High-street in Oxford. Picture taken from Queen's College. On the left University College, on the right the street is lined with buildings with towers and spires. Numerous people enliven the scene. Great Britain. Date of Photograph:1890-1910
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PDC-F-003638-0000
Media ID 33271503
© Alinari Archives, Florence
Educational University By Land On The Road With Action
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PDC-F-003638-0000 - A Glimpse into the Past - Oxford's Vibrant High-street
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. Step back in time and immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of early 20th-century Oxford with this photo print. Taken from Queen's College, the image offers a mesmerizing view of a vibrant high-street scene that will transport you to an era long gone. Gazing upon this snapshot, your eyes are immediately drawn to the magnificent architectural wonders that line both sides of the street. On the left stands University College, exuding an air of scholarly elegance and intellectual pursuit. To its right, buildings adorned with majestic towers and spires proudly punctuate the cityscape, showcasing Oxford's rich history and educational heritage. As you delve deeper into this visual journey, you can't help but notice numerous people enlivening the scene. Students clad in academic robes hurry along on bicycles or engage in animated conversations while strolling through this lively thoroughfare. The energy is palpable as pedestrians go about their daily lives amidst these grand structures. The date range provided for this photograph places it between 1890 and 1910, offering a glimpse into a bygone era where horse-drawn carriages shared space with emerging modes of transportation like automobiles and bicycles. This remarkable piece captures not only architecture but also showcases life on Oxford's streets during a transformative period. It invites us to reflect on how education intertwines with urban landscapes – shaping cities like Oxford into centers of knowledge and culture. Preserved by Alinari from an unidentified author, "PDC-F-003638-0000" serves as a window to our past – reminding us of our collective history while igniting curiosity about what lies beyond each corner of this enchanting cityscape.
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