Medieval Oxford
Since the 13th century Oxford has been a university town. Many of today’s traditions are rooted in that past.
Here are some great resources to take you on a meander into Medieval Oxford.
First and of most amazingly good value enjoy this map for less than £10!
Using digital technology and an Ordnance Survey map from 1876, this wonderful map sets Oxford’s key medieval and post-medieval buildings—whether long vanished or still standing—on the backdrop of the Victorian city.
Illustrations include Oxford’s most iconic landmarks, from the ancient castle and the early colleges to university buildings like the Bodleian Library and the Radcliffe Camera offering a layered view of the city’s evolving cityscape.
https://shop.historictownstrust.uk/product/historical-map-of-oxford-2nd-edition
Discover 13th Century crime in the city
🔪🕯️ Ever wondered what medieval Oxford was really like? The Oxford Medieval Murder Map, made by Cambridge streveals a gripping picture of life — and death — in the city’s narrow lanes during the 14th century. From student brawls to town vs. gown clashes.
The Medieval Murder Maps were created by Professor Manuel Eisner and his team at the University of Cambridge. Detailed coroners' inquests from 1342–1348 (just before the Black Death hit), give a rare, chilling insight into violence in Oxford’s medieval streets.
The Murder Maps are not only a morbidly fascinating peek into the fights in a town of 7,000 inhabitants and over 1,500 students from across the continent, but also a peek at what the city actually looked like in the 14th century.
https://medievalmurdermap.co.uk/maps/oxford/?t=%5B%22homicide%22%5D&g=%5B1%5D&wd=%5B4%5D
Want to learn more about Oxford's turbulent medieval history?
Join our themed tours on Religious Life, Medieval Oxford, and Music in the Middle Ages, guided by ITG-accredited guides — in English, French, or both.
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