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Literary Oxford Walking Tour
outdoor
academic
About this event
Alastair Lack leads a walking tour exploring Oxford's rich literary heritage. Participants will visit locations associated with famous writers and learn about the city's role in English literature, from Lewis Carroll to J.R.R. Tolkien.
Why you should come
AI-powered• Trace the undergraduate footsteps of A E Housman and Philip Larkin at St John’s College
• Explore the Oxford landmarks that inspired J R R Tolkien and Lewis Carroll
• Learn about the Oxford connections of writers like Dorothy Sayers and Graham Greene
Event Highlights
- •Two-hour guided tour of Oxford's iconic literary colleges and buildings
- •Covers a wide range of authors from J R R Tolkien to Dorothy Sayers
- •Starts at St John’s College and concludes at the historic Christ Church
- •Led by experienced guide Alastair Lack
Speaker
Alastair Lack
Tour Guide
Programme
2:00pm
Tour Start
Meet outside St John’s College Lodge (main entrance), St Giles
4:00pm
Tour End
The walking tour concludes at Christ Church
What to bring / Requirements
- •Ability to walk for two hours
Organized by: Oxford Literary Festival
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