A day in Oxford

Date: 03 August 2012 19:18:07

Today I spent a day exploring Oxford with Celia who is a greeter at Christ Church cathedral.

We walked along the river from Magdalen street enjoying the view of ducks, ducklings , punts and a pedalo and a beautiful view towards the college.

We went into the dining room first where there is this window with several characters from Alice in Wonderland in the corners. More information about the college here Christ Church Then to the cathedral where there are more beautiful windows.

Jonah contemplating Ninevah.

Detail of window by Edward Burne Jones.

Spot the toilet!

This cross was carved from the base of the altar. Remarkable. The plaque in the floor is for George Bell who spoke out against the British bombing of German cities.

I loved this feminine window.

Plaque commemorating the Wesleys.

Alice's garden. Charles Dodgson aka Lewis Carroll lived nearby. This garden looked so peaceful . Pity we couldn't explore it, but then the peace would have been broken! I had a fascinating day. There's so much to see in Oxford and over the years I've seen a small proportion of it. Thanks to Celia for showing me round!