Studies in Oxford history chiefly in the eighteenth century : a series of papers / by the Rev. John Richard Green and the Rev. Geo. Roberson ; edited by C.L. Stainer.

  • Green, John Richard, 1837-1883.
Date:
1901
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Credit: Studies in Oxford history chiefly in the eighteenth century : a series of papers / by the Rev. John Richard Green and the Rev. Geo. Roberson ; edited by C.L. Stainer. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    ANALYSIS The Early History of Oxford, by J. R. Green. Oxford seems a mere offshoot of the University.—Historically the reverse is the case.—Gradual subjection of the City to the University.— History of the town before the struggle.—Antiquarian fancies.—St. Frideswide.—Eadward the Elder takes possession.—Position under iEthelred and Cnut.—The life of its burgesses. ..... Conquest of Oxford by William the Norman.—Outburst of industrial effort.—Settlement of the Jews.—Protected by the King.—Their attitude towards the national religion.—Influence on our academical history.— Their wealth.—Stone dwelling-houses. ...... Oxford as a fortress.—Robert D’Oilly, castellan.—Order and exac- tion.—Progress of the new castle.—Quarrel with the Abbey of Abingdon. —Restoration of ruined churches.—Edyth and the foundation of Osney Abbey.—Siege of the castle by Stephen.—Escape of the Empress Maud Assemblies held at Oxford.—Treachery of TEthelred.—Gemote at Oxford under Cnut.—Parliament under Stephen. —Meeting of the barons under Simon de Montfort.—The ‘ Provisions of Oxford.’ Municipal life of the City.—Early connexion of the City guilds with those of London.—Abbot of Abingdon assists the traffic.—Charters of Henry I to London and Oxford.—Identity of municipal privileges.— Their different fate.—Oxford independent when students first appeared. Progress of municipal freedom abroad and at home.—The Charters of Henry II and John.—General aspect of the City in the twelfth or thirteenth century.—No sign of academical and ecclesiastical usur- pation Oxford during the Eighteenth Century, by J. R. Green. 27 No. I. [July 16, 1859] Introductory remarks.—Previous papers dealt with the main features of Oxford history chronologically, but gave little insight into the Oxford of the time.—Gulf between eighteenth and nineteenth centuries. —Endeavour to rebuild from facts the Oxford of the first Georges.— Oxford a medley such as described by Lord Bathurst.—Coffee-houses as a ‘centre of society. — First coffee-house the ‘Angel.’—Tom Warton. —Prices advanced in 1759.—Sundry customers.—Tom Heame and Browne Willis.—Coffee-room deserted at 12 noon for dinner. Changes in the dinner hour.—Mr. Hearne’s regrets on such changes. . PAGES I-24 1-6 6-11 11-15 15- 16 16- 24 -244 27-35