Please note: In order to keep Hive up to date and provide users with the best features, we are no longer able to fully support Internet Explorer. The site is still available to you, however some sections of the site may appear broken. We would encourage you to move to a more modern browser like Firefox, Edge or Chrome in order to experience the site fully.

Supporting your high street Find out how »
Oxford Z - A : 1000 Years of History in 26 Letters, Hardback Book

Oxford Z - A : 1000 Years of History in 26 Letters Hardback

Hardback

Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks

Description

Discover Oxford's amazing stories, from Z for Zoo (yes, Oxford once had a zoo until three dangerous animals escaped) to A for Answers (there's a quiz question for every letter). Revel in true tales of Oxford's oddballs, pranksters, poets, murderers, explorers, scientists, actors, criminals and politicians (there may be some crossover here).

Learn and laugh about Oxford's curious customs and peculiar protocols.

Its eccentric academics and funny fellows. Its ancient university and even older town - and how they've often come to blows. Find answers to the following questions: who burned down half of Oxford cooking a pig?

Which plant has killed more people than any other, according to Oxford boffins?

Who went to sea as a pirate after graduating from Oxford?

Which gruesome body part did Lord Nuffield keep pickled in a jar in his bedroom?

Which college was put up for sale on eBay by rival students?

Taking the reader on a journey through Oxford's colourful past, this book brings to life a city known around the world.

With quirky illustrations and comic tales, it offers a reading adventure that's informative and fun.

Information

£9.99

Available to Order - This title is available to order, with delivery expected within 2 weeks
Add to Basket
Sign in to add to wishlist
 
Free Home Delivery

on all orders

 
Pick up orders

from local bookshops

Information