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The doorway and bell cote of the parish church of St Laurence at Tidmarsh in West Berkshire. The church building dates from the 12th century although there was apparently an earlier building on this site. The round-arched and beautifully carved Norman doorway leads you into a small nave paved with ancient floor tiles. Two of the nave windows have the remains of medieval wall paintings and on the chancel floor are memorial brasses. The bell cote is supported by carved oak timbers.

The parish church of St Michael and All Angels at Blewbury, Oxfordshire. Blewbury is a picturesque village in the North Wessex Downs not far from Didcot. At its centre is the parish church surrounded by old brick built cottages and almshouses. The church dates from the 11th century with additions constructed later in medieval times. It is surrounded by its churchyard which is designated as a "living churchyard" containing a variety of flora and fauna.

The parish church of St Michael and All Angels at Blewbury, Oxfordshire. Blewbury is a picturesque village in the North Wessex Downs not far from Didcot. At its centre is the parish church surrounded by old brick built cottages and almshouses. The church dates from the 11th century with additions constructed later in medieval times. It is surrounded by its churchyard which is designated as a "living churchyard" containing a variety of flora and fauna.A digital pencil sketch from my original photograph.

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The famous Hertford College Bridge, or Bridge of Sighs, Oxford.

The Norman church of St Nicholas at Ibstone, Buckinghamshire, England. This old church sits surrounded by trees on the edge of the village of Ibstone in Buckinghamshire. Ibstone itself, which is a mere six miles from High Wycombe, is reached through narrow country roads and lies on the top of a hillside in the Chilterns overlooking wooded valleys. This Grade II listed church has a nave which dates from the 12thC, as do the chancel arch and font. The 15thC pulpit is thought to be one of the first in the country (priests stood on the chancel steps before that). The 12thC entrance seen in the image is protected by a wooden porch added in the 19thC. The church and the manor farm next door belong to Merton College Oxford, the advowdson or ...

The church of St Andrew's in the village of Chaddleworth in the heart of West Berkshire. There was a church here in Saxon times and some stones from then can apparently be found at the base of the tower. However, the building as we see it is mainly Norman with 13th century additions. The south door is a superb example of decorated Norman work.The village of Chaddleworth lies on the southern slopes of the Berkshire downs on the A338 which runs between Hungerford and Wantage.

Stone wall and ivy on Castle Mound, Oxford, UK

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Looking across the River Thames from the Thames Path in Buckinghamshire to the parish church of All Saints at Bisham in Berkshire. The church dates from the 12th century, the squat Norman tower being built around 1175. The buildings were extended over the following years, particularly by the Hoby family who lived in nearby Bisham Abbey. Just a short distance downstream is the riverside town of Marlow with its iconic suspension bridge. Nikon D7100 Nikkor 18-200

The pathway leading from a country lane to the Norman church of St Nicholas at Ibstone, Buckinghamshire. This ancient church sits surrounded by trees on the edge of the village of Ibstone. The village, which is a mere six miles from High Wycombe, is reached through narrow country roads and lies on the edge of a hillside in the Chilterns Hills overlooking spectacular wooded valleys.

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All Saints church at Bisham in Berkshire, England sits next to the River Thames between Henley-on-Thames and Marlow and is here seen from the Thames Path. This Grade 2 listed building dates from the 12th century, the oldest remaining part being the tower seen here with its reflection in the river.

The parish church of St Michael and All Angels at Blewbury, Oxfordshire. Blewbury is a picturesque village in the North Wessex Downs not far from Didcot. At its centre is the parish church surrounded by old brick built cottages and almshouses. The church dates from the 11th century with additions constructed later in medieval times. It is surrounded by its churchyard which is designated as a "living churchyard" containing a variety of flora and fauna.

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The church of St Mary in the village of Sulhamstead Abbots in Berkshire, England. This beautiful parish church with its distinctive white wooden belfry stands on the edge of the village surrounded by farmland overlooking the Kennet Valley.There seems to have been a chapel here in the 1100s which was apparently owned by nearby Reading Abbey but by 1240 it had become a church. The present building is largely 13th century with restoration carried out in the 15th and 19th centuries.

The church of St Mary in the village of Sulhamstead Abbots, Berkshire. This beautiful parish church with its distinctive white wooden belfry stands on the edge of the village surrounded by farmland overlooking the Kennet Valley.There seems to have been a chapel here in the 1100s which was apparently owned by nearby Reading Abbey but by 1240 it had become a church. The present building is largely 13th century with restoration carried out in the 15th and 19th centuries.

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A statue of Thalia, muse of comedy and pastoral poetry and one of the nine muses of Greek mythology represented atop the Clarendon Building on the campus of Oxford University.

Cottages in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Though know one really knows who the heads around the Sheldonian Theater in Oxford, England are supposed to represent, this one is just happy to be there.

Punting at Cambridge University

A statue of Euterpe, muse of flutes and lyrical poetry. She is one of the nine muses of Greek mythology represented atop the Clarendon Building on the campus of Oxford University which was built in the 18th century initially to house the Oxford University Press.

Purple and yellow flowers sheltered in the roots of a huge tree

One of the philosophers (or emperors) which surround the Sheldonian Theatre in Oxford, England.

An excursion boat taking sightseers along the River Thames, passing the 12th century church of All Saints at Bisham in Berkshire, England. This stretch of the river is famous as a centre for rowing. Next door to the church is the Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre and just downstream is Marlow in Buckinghamshire with its rowing clubs.

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The iconic Radcliffe Camera in Radcliffe Square, Oxford. Part of the university's famous Bodleian Library.

Looking across the Thames to Bisham in Berkshire, England. This view is from the towpath leading from Marlow to Henley-on-Thames. On the far bank is the parish church of All Saints at Bisham which dates from the 12th century. This stretch of the river is famous for its rowing clubs and rowers - particularly Sir Steve Redgrave. Near the church is the Bisham Abbey National Sports Centre.

The White Horse at Uffington Castle, Oxfordshire

A statue of Thalia, muse of comedy and pastoral poetry and one of the nine muses of Greek mythology represented atop the Clarendon Building on the campus of Oxford University.

Staring up at the leafy canopy of an ancient tree

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