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The antient and present state of the city of Oxford. Containing an account of its foundation, antiquity, Situation, Suburbs, Division by Wards, Walls, Castle, Fairs, Religious Houses, Abbeys, St. Frideswede's, Churches, as well those destroyed as the present, with their Monumental Inscriptions; Mayors, Members of Parliament, &c. The whole chiefly collected by Mr. Anthony �a Wood; with additions by the rev. Sir J. Peshall, Bart
Wood, Anthony �a, 1632-1695.Date: MDCCLXXIII. [1773]- E-books
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A pocket companion for Oxford . Containing, an accurate description of the public edifices, the buildings in each of the colleges, the gardens, statues, busts, pictures, and all other curiosities, in the university. With an Historical Account of the Foundation of the Colleges, their History, and present State. To which is prefix'd, Correct Lists of the Chancellors, High-Stewards, Vice-Chancellors, Professors, Lecturers, &c. With perspective views of Radcliffe's Library, Magdalen College new building, New College from the Garden, and Peckwater Square.
Date: [1753?]- E-books
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The new Oxford guide: or, companion through the University . Exhibiting every particular worthy the observation of the curious, in each of the public buildings, colleges, halls, &c. Together with Their Original Foundation, and Present State. The whole interspersed with curious Historical Anecdotes; And embellished with various elegant Engravings. To which is added, a tour to Blenheim, Ditchley, and Stow. The Seats of His Grace the Duke of Marlborough, The Right Hon. the Earl of Litchfield, And the Right Hon. the Earl Temple. Containing, An accurate Description of their Tapestry, Paintings, Sculptures, Temples, Gardens, and other Curiosities. By a gentleman of Oxford.
Gentleman of OxfordDate: MDCCLIX. [1759]- E-books
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The gentleman and lady's pocket companion for Oxford . Being a short account of what is most worthy observation in the city, and in each college of the university.
Date: 1747- E-books
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The gentleman and lady's pocket companion for Oxford . Being an account of the curiosities, and what is most worthy of observation in the university, and in each of the colleges. To which is prefixed, Correct lists of the Chancellors, High-Stewards, Vice-Chancellors, Professors, Lecturers, &c. of the University.
Date: [1750?]