Photo of St John's Church, Burford, Oxfordshire

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This naturalist sailed with Captain Cook 1768-71) and his collections are preserved in the british Museum

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This Day in British History

14 February, 1478

Duke of Clarence murdered in Tower of London

George, Duke of Clarence, brother of Edward IV, was reputedly drowned in a vat of Malmsey wine

Monarch Mayhem

The second surviving son of Charles I and Henrietta Maria, he ruled only 3 years before being deposed

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Accommodation

Oxfordshire

Forget Me Not Cottage

Chipping Norton
Self catering cottage

This stone built terraced cottage is close to the centre of the Cotswolds town of Chipping Norton and sleeps four people in two bedrooms. more >>
Sleeps 4

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Oxfordshire

Honeywick

Brailes
Self catering cottage

This ground floor cottage is located in the village of Brailes in Oxfordshire and can sleep eight people in three bedrooms. more >>
Sleeps 8

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Banbury (Hotel)

Mercure Whately Hall Hotel

A 3 star hotel in an idyllic 17th Century setting with hidden staircases, original wooden beams & stone fireplace. Offering 69 ensuite rooms. The hotel is deal for exploring the Cotswolds, Stratford Upon Avon, Oxford, Woodstcock & Warwick. Minutes from Banbury railway and coach stations, and 30 miles from Birmingham … 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 >>