Oxford is a city and local government district in Oxfordshire, England, with a population of 134,248 (2001 census). It is home to the University of Oxford, the oldest university in the English speaking world.
It is known as the "city of dreaming spires", a term coined by Matthew Arnold in reference to the harmonious architecture of the university buildings. The river Thames runs through Oxford, where for a distance of some 10 miles it is known as the Isis.
Oxford has numerous major tourist attractions, many belonging to the university and colleges. As well as several famous institutions, the town centre is home to Carfax Tower and a historical themed ride, The Oxford Story. In the summer, punting on the Thames (sometimes called the Isis as it flows through Oxford) and the Cherwell is popular.
The Oxford suburb of Cowley has a long history of carmaking and now produces the BMW MINI.
Museums include
Ashmolean Museum, Britain's oldest museum
Pitt Rivers Museum
Museum of Natural History, home of (the remains of) the Oxford Dodo
Museum of the History of Science, in Britain's oldest purpose-built museum building
Bate Collection of Musical Instruments, St Aldate's
Museum of Oxford
Museum of Modern Art
Science Oxford
Suburbs of Oxford are Barton, Binsey, Blackbird Leys, Botley, Cowley, Coldharbour, East Oxford, Cuttleslowe, Donnington, Grandpont, Headington, Iffley, Littlemore, Jericho, Marston, North Oxford, Northway, Osney, Rose Hill, Risinghurst, Sandhills, St Ebbes, Summertown, Temple Cowley, Wolvercote and Wood Farm
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