J.R.R Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and other "Inklings" met at the Oxford pub to discuss the now legendary fantasy stories they were writing.

An obsolete, long-forgotten advertising character lingers on this Sainsbury’s balcony railings.

Long before Moo Deng, this 17th-century waterfowl was a cultural sensation.

A rare specimen of the ancient piggy bank of Java resides in one of the unassuming corners of the Ashmolean.

A cornucopia of gargoyles adorns the oldest portion of Oxford’s Magdalen College.

A plaque marks the humble origins of an artistic muse who embodied the ideals of Pre-Raphaelite beauty.

Site of the first hot air balloon flight conducted by the first English balloonist.

The remnants of this unusual bridge await an uncertain fate.

A hidden plaque is the only reminder of the lost palace where two storied English kings were born.

The spot where Oxford garnered its name was also home to a medieval philosopher and includes a house covered in statues.

This battery powered bell has been ringing since 1840 and is one of the worlds longest running science experiments.

The beautiful non-repeating pattern honors the Oxford professor who discovered it.

A theatre built to house the rowdy Oxford graduation ceremonies became the stage for a debate about God's existence.

The beams of the New College, Oxford dining hall come with an amazing story.

The spot where three Protestant clergymen were burned at the stake during the reign of "Bloody Mary."

This hidden 13th-century tavern room has a few Shakespearean connections.

This 11th century tower is said to be the oldest building in Oxford.

This Norman castle was once the site of a Victorian-era prison, and now exists as a luxury hotel.

The stoic structure boasts a whimsical set of stained glass art commemorating Lewis Carroll.

The shop where the girl who inspired the beloved character once bought sweets is now a book-themed commercial curiosity.

Inside this church is an obscure piece of art carved by the famous Alice Liddell.

Once one of the largest rooms full of books in the world, this bookstore basement is still a treat for bibliophiles.

The medieval legend behind this holy well was one of the inspirations behind "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland."

Used as an example in one of the first dictionary entries for "museum" in 1706.