Burford, Oxfordshire Photo Gallery and travel guide

Burford Photo Gallery

High Street, Burford

A pretty Cotswold cottage off the High Street

St John the Baptist, Burford, from the Windrush

The three-arched packhorse bridge across the River Windrush at Burford

Medieval almshouses on Church Green, founded in 1457 by Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick ("The Kingmaker")

Detail of a turret on Warwick's almshouses

Medieval window on the Earl of Warwick's almshouses, Church Green

Half-timbered shop on High Street

Cottages on Sheep Street

High Street shop sharing premises with a pub. Look closely at the windows on the first floor - each is slanted slightly off level.

The Lamb Inn, on Sheep Street, one of the oldest inns in Burford

The Tolsey, where wool merchants met in the Middle Ages, and collected tolls from anyone doing business in the town.

HISTORY CORNER

Name the Historic attraction

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British History Quiz

This Scottish leader defeated the English at the Battle of Bannockburn in 1314

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This Day in British History

13 February, 1689

William and Mary jointly crowned monarchs of England

Only the previous day Parliament declared a Declaration of Rights, making James II's constitutional reforms illegal

Monarch Mayhem

This monarch died at the abbey of St Gervais, near Paris

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Accommodation

Oxfordshire

Bethany

Chesterton
Self catering cottage

Sleeping two people in one bedroom, this single storey apartment is attached to the owners' home in the village of Chesterton, 12 miles from Oxford … more >>
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Oxfordshire

The Courtyard Cottage

Witney
Self catering cottage

Large and very comfortable sitting room with wood burning stove and exposed beams. Fully fitted kitchen with dining area. Beamed double bedroom with 6' zip … more >>
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Banbury (Hotel)

Cromwell Lodge Hotel

The centrally located Cromwell Lodge is a majestic old building combining the spirit of the 17th century with all the modern day comforts. The elegant oak panelled restaurant features imaginative and tempting menus. There is an extensive bar menu and a wide range of traditional ales and fine wines. more >>

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Woodstock (Hotel)

Macdonald Bear Hotel

One of England's original 13th Century Coaching Inns located in the historic, picturesque town of Woodstock. The town is home to Blenheim Palace as well as many fine boutiques, art galleries, furniture and antique shops. Woodstock is also at the gateway to the Cotswolds, close to Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon. With … more >>