A book-lovers’ paradise

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In the heart of Oxford stands a cluster of buildings together comprising a

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16 February 2023

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Before the Oxford City Police force was established in 1869, policing the city had been a joint operation between constables of the University of Oxford at night and constables of the city’s watch dur

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THE MODERN LIBRARIAN LOATHES nothing more than books. ...

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