Ben le Vay's Eccentric Oxford by Benedict Le Vay
Dreaming spires, honeyed stone, cycling dons ... forget all that tourist twaddle, says Benedict le Vay. Find out the secrets the colleges don't want you to know, the inside track on the best pubs and eating places, the scandal and gossip about nutty professors and disgraceful students past and present, the brilliant stories about the great, the good and the bad. William Morris called Oxford 'a perfect jewel' of a city; Benedict le Vay goes in search of the quirkier gems among its medieval back alleys. Here roam batty dons, daft students, barmy aristocrats and political firebrands. Who does that gargoyle remind you of? Why is a shark plunging into that man's house? When do students jump naked into the River Cherwell as Latin hymns are sung? What powers the 'Cosmic Triangle' of vibrant East Oxford? How do you control a punt without looking like a plonker? . The pubs where Inspector Morse and Bill Clinton enjoyed a pint . Where to eat a great fry-up in a unique setting . Where to find a weird museum . Calendar of annual eccentric events Press acclaim for le Vay's previous Bradt Eccentric guides: 'Wonderfully barmy', 'The ultimate guide', 'A must', 'Endlessly fascinating', 'One of the best'
'Charmingly eclectic little guide' The Observer 'This refreshing pocket-sized guide will take you through the looking glass into an Oxford as yet unknown.' The Lady 'These delightful guide books are perfect for anyone with an interest in England's most famous university cities.' Good Book Guide 'Le Vay tells all the amusing stories with style.' Follies Magazine
Benedict le Vay is a features editor on a leading British newspaper. He spends his spare time researching zany facts about the British and their way of life. He is also the author of Bradt's Eccentric London and Britain from the Rails.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781841624266 |
| ISBN 10 | 1841624268 |
| Title | Ben le Vay's Eccentric Oxford |
| Author | Benedict Le Vay |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Bradt Travel Guides |
| Year published | 2011-10-31 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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