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How long has the University of Oxford been in existence?
The University of Oxford has been in existence since the early Middle Ages.
What is the town of Oxford like during the academic term?
During the academic term, Oxford is filled with students and is lively and energetic.
What is the town-gown division in Oxford?
The town-gown division in Oxford refers to the tension between the privileged university population and the regular people of Oxford.
What is the Old Schools Quad and what is its significance?
The Old Schools Quad is the historic heart of Oxford University and is surrounded by the university's first set of purpose-built classrooms.
How is the University of Oxford designed?
The University of Oxford is designed on the collegiate system where each college nurtures its students in its own way, but the university provides the curriculu
What is the Divinity School and what was its purpose?
The Divinity School is the university's first formal classroom and was particularly respected for its mission of higher education.
What is Duke Humphrey's library and how were books treated in the past?
Duke Humphrey's library is a world of books dating back to the Middle Ages and many were actually chained to the desk.
What can visitors see at the Bodleian Library?
Visitors can see a literary treasure chest celebrating the genius of Oxford over the centuries at the Bodleian Library, including a Shakespeare first folio,
9. What is the Museum of the History of Science and what can be found there?
9. The Museum of the History of Science is filled with scientific equipment that the scholars of Oxford used to change our world, including chemistry, medicine,
10. Which college in Oxford has the most esteemed list of alumni?
10. Christ Church is Oxford's grandest college and was founded by King Henry VIII.
