Oxfordshire: Oxford and the South-East

The Pevsner guide to the buildings of Oxford and South-East Oxfordshire has been revised and includes new buildings for the University and its colleges, as well as renovations and extensions. It also explores Oxford's commercial buildings, suburbs, and houses, including major country houses, church restorations, and vernacular and rural buildings.

Format: Hardback
Length: 936 pages
Publication date: 24 October 2023
Publisher: Yale University Press

This revised guide, covering half a century of change and development since the previous edition, showcases a remarkable array of new buildings designed for the University and its colleges. Familiar landmarks like the Bodleian Library and the Radcliffe Camera undergo a fresh interpretation, while the numerous renovations and expansions are meticulously documented and evaluated. Additionally, Oxford's commercial buildings, suburbs, and houses are explored in depth, offering a wealth of information that is published here for the first time. The county area extends from the outskirts of Oxford to Henley-on-Thames, following the historic Thameside boundary of Oxfordshire and encompassing the picturesque hills of the southern Chilterns. The new volume includes comprehensive accounts of notable country houses such as Nuneham Courtenay and Thame Park, detailed assessments of church restorations, furnishings, and stained glass, expanded coverage of commercial buildings in the towns, and a wider selection of vernacular and rural buildings across this captivating and rewarding part of England.

Weight: 970g
Dimension: 222 x 123 x 45 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780300209297