Oxford, Cornmarket Street c.1950
Photo ref:
O33129
Photo ref:
O33129
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The breathtaking outline of Tom Tower dominates St Aldates on the far side of Carfax. Morris Garages and the premises of Barclays Bank are on the right. Note that there are several cyclists in the picture; the number of bicycles in Oxford has grown dramatically in recent years.
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Memories of Oxford, Cornmarket Street c1950
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. These memories are of Oxford, Cornmarket Street c.1950
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One of the many items on the Oxford "tourist trail" is a weekend long folk festival which is supported by dozens of morris dancing sides from all over England. This year Whitethorn Morris appeared for the first time and brought a huge side of 12 dancers and almost as many musicians! The dance events take place mainly in the pedestrianised streets of the city centre and the last ...see more
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