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Christmases past at Oxford Castle
23rd Nov 2016
Oxford Castle has witnessed many Christmases and with December 25th fast approaching we’ve taken a look at what those Christmases might have been like. If you want to find out even more about this, come to one of our special Christmas at the Castle tours, running from November 26th to December 18th!
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Remember, Remember, the 5th of November
2nd Nov 2016
I think it’s fair to say that autumn has arrived and, as the nights start drawing in and the air grows crisper, winter is on its way.
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Top Ten Prison Escapes of all Time
21st Jul 2015
Prison escapes may be a rare, but when they do occur they often cause scandal and gain lots of media attention. We have compiled the top 10 prison escapes of all time, these are all real stories with fascinating outcomes. Enjoy!
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Celebrating 800 years since the Magna Carta – How was Oxford involved?
19th Mar 2015
The Magna Carta is considered to be one of the most important documents in history. Signed 800 years ago by King John of England, it essentially agrees that everyone, including monarchs, are subject to the Law.
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Diet of an Oxford Castle Prisoner
18th Feb 2015
Spare a thought for Oxford Castle prisoners of 1840 whose standard prison diet would make any lent participant’s diet look like a luxury!
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