Tourist Stamps » Historic Towns http://touriststamps.co.uk Tourist Stamps Sun, 14 Mar 2010 21:57:33 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc No.20 The University City of Oxford http://touriststamps.co.uk/historic-towns/the-university-city-of-oxford/ http://touriststamps.co.uk/historic-towns/the-university-city-of-oxford/#comments Sun, 17 May 2009 21:01:48 +0000 admin http://touriststamps.co.uk/?p=498 Oxford, The City of Dreaming Spires, is famous the world over for its University and place in history. For over 800 years, it has been a home to royalty and scholars, and since the 9th century an established town, although people are known to have lived in the area for thousands of years. With its mix of ancient and modern, there is plenty to do. Whether its visiting one of the many historic buildings, colleges or museums, going out for a drink or a meal, taking in a show or shopping till you drop, Oxford has it all.

Address:
Oxford
Oxfordshire
For more information please see: www.oxfordcity.co.uk
Website: www.oxfordcity.co.uk
GPS location: +51° 45′ 12.96″, -1° 15′ 14.76″

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The University of Oxford Shop Opening Hours:
106 High Street Monday-Saturday 09:00-17:30
Oxford Bank Holidays 11:00-16:00
OX1 4BW Sundays in June – August 11:00-16:00
Tel: +44 (0) 1865 247 414
Email: shop@oushop.com
www.oushop.com
 

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]]> http://touriststamps.co.uk/historic-towns/the-university-city-of-oxford/feed/ 1 No.144 City of Bath http://touriststamps.co.uk/historic-towns/city-of-bath/ http://touriststamps.co.uk/historic-towns/city-of-bath/#comments Tue, 30 Dec 2008 20:28:55 +0000 admin http://touriststamps.co.uk/?p=173 The World Heritage Site of Bath and the stunning countryside surrounding it is one of England’s most beautiful places to visit. Bath is a unique city; its hot springs, Roman Baths, splendid Abbey and Georgian stone crescents have attracted visitors for centuries. Set in rolling Somerset countryside, just over 100 miles west of London, it is a beautiful and unforgettable place.

Address:
Bath
Somerset
For more information please see: www.visitbath.co.uk
Website: www.visitbath.co.uk
GPS location: +51° 29′ 44.88″, -0° 10′ 34.90″

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Pulteney Bridge Gift Shop Opening Hours:
15 – 16 Pulteney Bridge Monday-Sunday 09:30-17:30
Bath
BA2 4AY
Tel: +44 (0) 1225 426161
Email: gifts@pulteneybridge.com
www.pulteneybridge.com
 


Pump Room Crafts Opening Hours:
Roman Bath Museum Monday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Abbey Church Yard
Bath
BA1 1LX
Tel: +44 (0) 1225 477 237
Email: david@timber-treasures.co.uk
 


Abbey Green Craft Gallery
5 Abbey Green
Bath
Somerset
BA1 1NW
Tel: +44 (0) 1225 443 747
Email: david@timber-treasures.co.uk
 

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