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Congrats. And you're already spelling it 'programme.' Pretty soon you'll be putting that 'u' in colour and other weird stuff.
The English are so pretentious about things like that. That act like they invented the language.
The English are so pretentious about things like that. That act like they invented the language.
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Jagdaddy
Head Coach
Have a pint at the Royal Oak (near Somerville College) for me. I punted over there with some locals on a 99 degree day while drinking Pimms and Champagne. Really fun. Be careful though, punting can be a lot more strenuous than it looks, especially if you're drunk and dehydrated, and it's 99 degrees.
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sandgk
Watson, Crick & A Twist
Congratulations bgrad - FWIW the better punting is on the smaller river, before they join the Thames at the boat-houses. The Cherwell is a common punting haven, rentals are available. You can punt to a pub, tie-up outside and then, when thirst is quenched, get on your merry way again.
If you have time while over there, I would take a day trip to Winchester, and the rest of the West Country. Depending on your route it will give you a great chance to look at Stonehenge.
If you have time while over there, I would take a day trip to Winchester, and the rest of the West Country. Depending on your route it will give you a great chance to look at Stonehenge.
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I've been to Stonehenge, as well as Bath. Anything else in the Southwest of England you can recommend? Aren't the Arthur legends tied to Glastonbury and other areas in that part of the country?
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sandgk
Watson, Crick & A Twist
Ah, arthurian legends.
That is one of the reasons for suggesting Winchester. It is home to one of the (disputed) contenders for the Round Table.
The other reason for the recommendation is that Winchester Cathedral remains one of the great beauties in England.
Not in the west, but I would see if St. Albans (Verulaneum) is practical during your visit. It has one of the most complete amphitheatres dating to Roman times.
Back in the West Bristol is a high recommendation, (though if you have been to Bath you likely passed through there I guess). The Clifton Bridge is a tourist haunt. The Clifton Suspension Bridge is also where failing students at the University of Bristol fling themselves to their deaths. Most do not realize till too late that they will likely land feet first in the mud - there to die slowly from internal injuries.
Furthest West you would come to the beautiful countryside of Devon or Cornwall. If your visit is at the right time of year indulge in the scrumpy, a raw highly alcoholic cider. At pretty much any time of year Devon and Cornwall are great for an afternoon tea with scones, double clotted cream, strawberries and fruit spreads.
In Cornwall you will have to visit Tintagel - which is the past home of the English King believed by many to be the true King Arthur. LINK
Not much is left of the castle -
Oh yes, for safe punting - here is a map that details the confluence of the Thames (its known as the Isis in Oxford don't you know) and the Cherwell, you can highlight the "danger" points, pubs and other data on the rivers.
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Use the arrow up icon to move the map focus to the Cherwell.
Last,if you are a fan of weird but wonderful stuff, you could do worse than trecking over to Portmeiron. It is a model village built in the style of the Mediterranean, but located in Wales. Among its other claims to fame Portmeiron was the location on which the cult TV series "The Prisoner" was filmed.
That is one of the reasons for suggesting Winchester. It is home to one of the (disputed) contenders for the Round Table.
The other reason for the recommendation is that Winchester Cathedral remains one of the great beauties in England.
Not in the west, but I would see if St. Albans (Verulaneum) is practical during your visit. It has one of the most complete amphitheatres dating to Roman times.
Back in the West Bristol is a high recommendation, (though if you have been to Bath you likely passed through there I guess). The Clifton Bridge is a tourist haunt. The Clifton Suspension Bridge is also where failing students at the University of Bristol fling themselves to their deaths. Most do not realize till too late that they will likely land feet first in the mud - there to die slowly from internal injuries.
Furthest West you would come to the beautiful countryside of Devon or Cornwall. If your visit is at the right time of year indulge in the scrumpy, a raw highly alcoholic cider. At pretty much any time of year Devon and Cornwall are great for an afternoon tea with scones, double clotted cream, strawberries and fruit spreads.
In Cornwall you will have to visit Tintagel - which is the past home of the English King believed by many to be the true King Arthur. LINK
Not much is left of the castle -
Oh yes, for safe punting - here is a map that details the confluence of the Thames (its known as the Isis in Oxford don't you know) and the Cherwell, you can highlight the "danger" points, pubs and other data on the rivers.
LINK
Use the arrow up icon to move the map focus to the Cherwell.
Last,if you are a fan of weird but wonderful stuff, you could do worse than trecking over to Portmeiron. It is a model village built in the style of the Mediterranean, but located in Wales. Among its other claims to fame Portmeiron was the location on which the cult TV series "The Prisoner" was filmed.
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LoKyBuckeye
I give up. This board is too hard to understand.
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BuckeyeRyn
Calling all friends & people I met on the way down
Wow, I do believe I'm too "midwest" to appreciate the pretentious flavor (no "u") of this thread.... best of luck to you though.
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congrats, grad! I spent a weekend in London a few years ago and loved it. I can't wait to go back to the UK.
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Well, I leave on Thursday for my four weeks at Oxford. Really looking forward to being over there and studying at one of the world's greatest universities.
Found out today that I will be living very near to the campus at 10 Boulter Street. From the outside it doesn't look like much, but the location looks perfect:
The place is within a five minute walk to the Cherwell River, on which I will be going punting on Sunday (thanks sandgk for the advice). Furthermore, it is within a 5 minute walk of the University's Botanical Gardens and Magdalen College where Addison's Walk is located.
This is the trail CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien would often walk as they discussed literature, theology, and philosophy. I walked it when I was in Oxford back in 2001, but am looking very forward to walking it on a daily basis for the next month.
Found out today that I will be living very near to the campus at 10 Boulter Street. From the outside it doesn't look like much, but the location looks perfect:
The place is within a five minute walk to the Cherwell River, on which I will be going punting on Sunday (thanks sandgk for the advice). Furthermore, it is within a 5 minute walk of the University's Botanical Gardens and Magdalen College where Addison's Walk is located.
This is the trail CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien would often walk as they discussed literature, theology, and philosophy. I walked it when I was in Oxford back in 2001, but am looking very forward to walking it on a daily basis for the next month.
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Bob Saccamano
These pretzels are making me thirsty.
Hey that's great, man. Represent OSU in Brit country! 
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BuckBackHome
Wolverine is largest member of weasel family
Have fun, be safe and learn, learn, learn!
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BuckeyeRyn
Calling all friends & people I met on the way down
have a blast, bgrad... be safe, have fun, learn lots and convert a few brits to the buckeye way of life! 
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