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

Oxford University's stateliest library seems designed to make students truly feel the weight of knowledge.

One of Europe's oldest libraries.

This nondescript building was the birthplace of Morris cars.

This slice of 1960s Danish modernism does not conform to the Oxford college stereotypes.

A 26-foot shark sculpture—a statement about bombs—set off a municipal battle royale.

The fantastic charm of England's oldest botanical garden has made it a place of writerly inspiration for centuries.

The most loyal of little dogs, or a Victorian era publicity stunt?

"Respectful to the dead, safe and sanitary to the living, dedicated to the Genius of Memory..."