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Christ Church Oxford

This is a throwback post to my trip in Oxford in 2016 and photos posted go back to then.

Located at St Aldate’s street on the grounds of the University of Oxford in Oxford is Christ Church. 

Christ Church sits in approximately 175 acres (71 hectares) of land. Its grounds contain a number of architecturally significant buildings including Tom Tower (designed by Sir Christopher Wren), Tom Quad (the largest quadrangle in Oxford), and the Great Dining Hall, which was the seat of the parliament assembled by King Charles I during the English Civil War. 

Tom Tower

Tom Tower is a bell tower in Oxford, England, named after its bell, Great Tom. Great Tom, housed in the tower, is the loudest bell in Oxford.

Tom Tower is over Tom Gate, on St Aldates, the main entrance of Christ Church, Oxford, which leads into Tom Quad. This square tower with an octagonal lantern and facetted ogee dome was designed by Christopher Wren and built 1681–82.

Tom Quad (Great Quadrangle)

The Great Quadrangle, more popularly known as Tom Quad, is one of the quadrangles of Christ Church, Oxford, England. It is the largest college quad in Oxford, measuring 264 by 261 feet.

In the centre of the quad, there is an ornamental pond with a statue of Mercury.

Great Dining Hall

Christ Church Cathedral

This Medieval Gothic and Romanesque cathedral – Christ Church Cathedral – of the Anglican diocese of Oxford, serves Christ Church college and the local parish. This dual role as cathedral and college chapel is unique in the Church of England.

The nave, choir, main tower and transepts are late Norman. There are architectural features ranging from Norman to the Perpendicular style and a large rose window of the ten-part (i.e. botanical) type.


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Oxford University Museum of Natural History

This is a throwback post to my trip in Oxford in 2016 and photos posted go back to then.

Located on Parks Road in Oxford, England is the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, or sometimes known simply as the Oxford University Museum or OUMNH. It is a museum displaying many of the University of Oxford’s natural history specimens.

In the main court, you’ll find a parade of skeletons or also known as the skeleton parade, which is one of the Museum’s most photogenic displays. Even just a quick glance at the line-up reveals some of the great diversity of evolutionary adaptations of these large mammals.

In the middle aisle, you’ll see a Sperm Whale Jaw (Physeter macrocephalus), Iguanodon, and Tyrannosaurusrex skeletons.

On the right aisle, there were a lot of exhibits on display which you can touch and you’re encouraged to touch them.

On the left aisle, there were a row of skeletons.

Through out the museum there were a lot of other exhibits.

Pitt Rivers Museum

The Pitt Rivers Museum is a museum displaying the archaeological and anthropological collections of the University of Oxford in England. The museum is located to the east of the Oxford University Museum of Natural History, and can only be accessed through that building.

For more information for your visit to the Museum, below is a downloadable map and guide.


Normal Opening Hours

Monday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Entry is free. However, if there is a group of 10 or more visitors (including educational and commercial groups) – booking is required in advance.

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Radcliffe Camera @ Radcliffe Square in the University of Oxford, England

This is a throwback post to my trip in Oxford in 2016 and photos posted go back to then.

Sited to the south of the Old Bodleian, north of the Church of St Mary the Virgin, and between Brasenose College to the west and All Souls College to the east in the University of Oxford is Radcliffe Camera.

Circular in design, positioned in the heart of Oxford, and separated from other buildings; makes Radcliffe Camera a focal point of the University of Oxford. It was designed by James Gibbs in neo-classical style and built in 1737–49 to house the Radcliffe Science Library.

To the south of Radcliffe Camera is the University Church of St Mary the Virgin. St Mary’s possesses an eccentric baroque porch, designed by Nicholas Stone, facing High Street, and a spire which is claimed by some church historians to be one of the most beautiful in England.

Then to the east of Radcliffe Camera is All Souls College. It is a constituent college of the University of Oxford in England.


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Oxford Covered Market

This is a throwback post to my trip in Oxford in 2016 and photos posted go back to then.

The Covered Market is a historic market with permanent stalls and shops in a large covered structure in central Oxford, England. 

The market is located to the north of the High Street towards the western end between Cornmarket Street and Turl Street. To the north is Market Street. Most of the entrances are from the High Street and Market Street (with four entrances from each street). It is also possible to gain access from Cornmarket via the Golden Cross alley, with its small up-market shops.

The Covered Market is home to numerous traders, around half being food retailers, including market shops selling fresh food such as greengrocers and butchers (including some producing the Oxford sausage). There are also other shops, such as gift shops, bakeries and sandwich shops.

The market opens daily with the opening times stated below. Yet, we recommend checking with individual shops for their specific trading hours.

Monday
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Friday
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM – 5:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Below is a link to the Oxford-Covered Market and list of traders.


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Burford town – the gateway to the Cotswolds in England

This is a throwback post to my trip in the UK in 2016 and photos posted go back to then. On one of the days, we visited the Cotswold and Stratford via a 1-day tour package. 


The Cotswolds is a region in central-southwest England. It is about 90 miles west of London and 32 miles west of Oxford.

The Cotswolds, designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) in 1966, covers a huge area – almost 800 square miles – and runs through five counties: Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Wiltshire and Worcestershire.

We started our tour at Burford – a town on the River Windrush, in the Cotswold hills. Burford is often referred to as the “gateway” to the Cotswolds. The starting landmark in town is the Cotswolds Arms.

We walked through Church Lane to Warwick Hall and Parish Church (Burford Church).

Then, we came back out to the main road (A361) via Lawrence Lane.

The area is defined by the bedrock of Jurassic limestone that creates a type of grassland habitat rare in the UK and that is quarried for the golden-coloured Cotswold stone. The predominantly rural landscape contains stone-built villages, towns, and stately homes and gardens featuring the local stone.

Cotswold stone is a yellow oolitic Jurassic limestone. This limestone is rich in fossils, particularly of fossilised sea urchins. When weathered, the colour of buildings made or faced with this stone is often described as honey or golden.


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2016: Brief Year in Review Throwback

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I can’t believe another 365+ days have so quickly passed… We’re now in the final minutes of 2016! Before venturing into 2017, let’s do a year in review for 2016. I’ve visited many new cafes and restaurants, and revisited many of those “new” cafes and restaurants. I’ve cafe hopped from cafe to cafe, and dined at various restaurants.

These are the places I’ve eaten and drank in 2016.


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Moim Modern Korean Cuisine
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Dae Jang Gum
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Streat Thai
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Inside Scoop
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Bubba Gump Shrimp Co
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Sid’s Pub

Was very blessed to have the opportunity to travel to London and Oxford in the United Kingdom this year September. Miles away from home for a short period of time. Different culture. Different food. Wholesome experience. The slideshow below is a summary and snapshot of the foods I ate in the UK. Happy sliding!

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The Fish Bowl
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Softcore
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Go Noodle House
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KGB – Killer Gourmet Burgers
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Canton-I
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A&W
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Patty & Pie
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Oiso Korean Traditional Cuisine & Cafe
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MM Cafe
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IKEA Meatballs

Here’s a SPECIAL MENTION for My Neighbour Is A Chef!

All in all, it was a fruitful and foodie year. You’ve just tasted the variety of cafes and restaurants I went to in January 2016 to December 2016, from top to bottom here. Visit my Facebook: FoodyFans and Instagram: foodyfans for more foodie pictures! I look forward to MORE and EXCITING cafes and restaurants to hop, visit, taste, drink, and eat. May 2017 be A MORE fruitful and foodie year for FoodyFans!

HAPPY! NEW! YEAR!


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