English Project
Describing a British city

Name of the city: OXFORDENGLAND

Name: LEANDRO JUREZGroup: 3A

Location of Oxford on England

Population of Oxford

Oxford is a old english university town located in Oxfordshire county, England. It is population exceedes 200,000 inhabitants. It is the 52nd largest city in the United Kingdom, and one of the fastest growing and most ethnically diverse.Oxford is known as the city of dreaming spires, a term coined by poet Matthew Arnold.

Tourist attraction:
Christ Church College

Christ Church is a unique institution, one of the largest colleges in theUniversity of Oxfordand the Cathedral Church for the Diocese of Oxford. It has aworld famous Cathedral Choir; scholarly collections of books and art; and is enjoyed by many people as visitors or guests at conferences and Summer schools.Christ Church has a fascinating history and many distinguished people have studied here.

Tourist attraction:
Carfax Tower

It is a famous tower that was once the church of Saint Martin 1818. Now the towers is all that remains. Worth the climb the 99 floors of the tower to enjoy excellent views of the city.It is located at the junction of Street St Aldates / Cornmarket and High Street / Queen Street

Tourist attraction:
University of Oxford Botanic Garden

The garden was founded in 1621. Today it contains over 8,000 different plant species on 1.8 hectares. It is one of the most diverse yet compact collections of plants in the world. The Garden comprises three sections: the Walled Garden, the Glasshouses and the area outside the walled area.

Tourist attraction:
The Bodleian Library

The main research library of the University of Oxford, is considered one of the most beautiful buildings in Europe. Is one of the largest in the world with about 5 millions books, manuscripts and maps.On their shelves is "Red Book of Hergest" which inspired J.R.R Tolkien to create The Lord of the Rings"

Tourist attraction:
Magdalen College

This university, which is also part of the University of Oxford, was founded in 1458 and has beautiful buildings and spaces. That's where Oscar Wilde studied , among many other big names in British history. It is situated near the Botanic Gardens and Magdalen Bridge.

Tourist attraction:
Pitt Rivers Museum

ThePitt Rivers Museumis a museum displaying thearchaeologicalandanthropologicalcollections of theUniversity of OxfordinOxford, England.The museum is located to the east of theOxford University Museum of Natural History, and can only be accessed through that building.The museum was founded in 1884 by Lt-GeneralAugustus Pitt Rivers, who donated his collection to theUniversity of Oxford.

Music bands:
Stornoway

Stornoway is a British alternative indie folk band from the Cowley area of Oxford. Their sound incorporates an ever-changing selection of stringed instruments and keyboards, supported by a typical pop backline of guitar, drums, and bass guitar.Their members are: Brian Briggs, Jon Ouin, Oli Steadman, Rob Steadman.

Music bands:
Radiohead

Radiohead are a band who formed in the humble town of Abingdon, Oxfordshire and who proceeded to release eight albums, totalling over 30 million in sales and becoming one of the most successful and critically-lauded British alternative rock bands in the world.Their members are: Tom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed OBrien, Phil Selway.

Music bands:
Foals

Foalsare a band hailing from Oxford, a city whose reputation for intelligence and innovation transfers to the band's music. The group has, to date, released three albums, all to critical praise, but it was their debut 'Antidotes' that really made the music scene sit up and take notice.Their members are: Yannis Philippakis, Jack Bevan, Jimmy Smith, Walter Gervers, Edwin Congreave.

Music singer:
Mr Hudson

Mr Hudsonshot to fame when hip-hop giant Kanye West signed him and featured his voice on some highly successful singles. Having attended Oxford University, Mr Hudson went on to write songs and perform with his band The Library before going it alone with the help of Kanye. His name is Benjamin Hudson McIldowie.

Music bands:
Swervedriver

Swervedriverare an Englishalternative rockband formed inOxfordin 1989 around core membersAdam Franklinand Jimmy Hartridge. Between 1989 and 1998, the band released four studioalbumsand numerousEPs andsinglesdespite a considerable flux of members, managers, and record labels.Their members are: Adam Franklin, Jimmy Hartridge, Steve George, Mikey Jones.

Music bands:
Young Knives

Young Knivesare an Englishindie rockband formed in the northLeicestershiremarket town ofAshby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire. The name is based on a misunderstanding of "young knaves", which was found by the band when rummaging through a book.Their members are: Henry Dartnall, Thomas "The House of Lords" Dartnall, Oliver Askew.

Typical dishes:
Shepherds pie

The shepherd 's pie is a traditional British dish consisting of a layer of minced lamb and mashed potatoes coated and optionally a layer of cheese. Traditionally it consists of chopped lamb (hence shepherd) although many people prefer beef. There is also a vegetarian version can be made with legumes such as lentils , beans or soy protein called shepherdess pie .

Typical dishes:
Ploughmans lunch

A ploughman's lunch is an English cold meal which consists of cheese, pickle, and bread. Additional items such as boiled eggs, ham, and pickled onions may be added. As its name suggests, it is more commonly consumed at midday.

Typical dishes:
Sunday roast

TheSunday roastis atraditional Britishand Irish main meal that is traditionally served on Sundays but can be eaten on any day of the week, consisting of roasted meat, roast potato or (very rarely) mashed potato, with accompaniments such as Yorkshire pudding, stuffing, vegetables and gravy.

Typical dishes:
Bangers and mash

Bangers and mash, also known assausages and mash, is a traditional British Isles dish made ofmashed potatoes and sausages potatoes and sausages, the latter of which may consist of a variety of flavoured sausage made of pork or beef or a Cumberland sausage. It is sometimes served with onion gravy, fried onions, baked beans, and peas.

Typical dishes:
Toad in the hole

Toad in the hole is a traditional British dish consisting of sausages in Yorkshire pudding batter, usually served with vegetables and onion gravy. The origin of the name "Toad-in-the-Hole" is often disputed. Many suggestions are that the dish's resemblance to a toad sticking its head out of a hole provides the dish with its somewhat unusual name.

Typical dishes:
Bubble and squeak

Bubble and squeak is a traditional English dish made with the shallow-fried leftover vegetables from a roast dinner. The main ingredients are potato and Brussels sprouts, but carrots, peas, cabbages, or any other leftover vegetables can be added. The chopped vegetables (and cold chopped meat if used) are fried in a pan together with mashed potatoes or crushed roast potatoes until the mixture is well-cooked and brown on the sides.

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