Uncover the truth about medieval times on a tour of medieval Oxford. Debunk myths and explore the complexity of life in the past. Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking experience!
Uncover the truth about medieval times on a tour of medieval Oxford. Debunk myths and explore the complexity of life in the past. Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking experience!
- Oxford Castle & Prison - Begin tour at the Oxford Castle and learn about its long history as a fortification and prison.
- Castle Mill Stream - Pause to learn about medieval life and humour outside the castle of Oxford.
- Old Greyfriars Street - Follow the edge of the medieval city wall to Greyfriars Place and discuss the long history of…
- Oxford Castle & Prison - Begin tour at the Oxford Castle and learn about its long history as a fortification and prison.
- Castle Mill Stream - Pause to learn about medieval life and humour outside the castle of Oxford.
- Old Greyfriars Street - Follow the edge of the medieval city wall to Greyfriars Place and discuss the long history of heresy and prosecution in the city.
- Brewer Street - Cross Brewer Street to learn about medieval begging laws and student funding in the past.
- Christ Church - Stop at the grand entrance to Christ Church College and learn about the historic Jewish communities who used to occupy the city centre.
- Oriel College - Out side of Oriel College, learn about historic divisions of labour in the city and the inherent tensions between the Town and the Gown.
- St. Michael at the North Gate - Finish the tour outside the Anglo-Saxon tower of St. Michael at the North Gate to engage with topics of historical memory and the fascination with horrible histories.
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Why is ‘medieval’ often used negatively? What makes us so intrigued by what we perceive as ‘gruesome histories’?
Common portrayal in contemporary media has built an image that inhabitants of the Middle Ages were exclusively primitive, credulous, brutal, and filthy.
Embark on a journey that takes you through medieval Oxford, exposing the intricacies of…
Why is ‘medieval’ often used negatively? What makes us so intrigued by what we perceive as ‘gruesome histories’?
Common portrayal in contemporary media has built an image that inhabitants of the Middle Ages were exclusively primitive, credulous, brutal, and filthy.
Embark on a journey that takes you through medieval Oxford, exposing the intricacies of life in those days, and demolishing numerous misconceptions associated with ‘medieval’ times. This journey will highlight enduring similarities in human behaviour from centuries before, whilst discussing how historical conflicts persist even today.
The duration of this tour is approximately 1.5 hours.
Our tours are underpinned by scholarly research and led by knowledgeable guides. They promote active dialogue, and encourage inquiries about preserved historical imprint, contentious pasts, and the influence of bias on both the city and university.
ACCESSIBILITY: Fully accessible for wheelchair users; however, be aware that some patches of bumpy pavement exist in the city centre. The total distance that will be covered is less than 2 kilometers.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
