Places by Madeline
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New College
Hi everyone, and welcome to my final article of the competition! I've had a wonderful time writing about places near and far, and look forward to bringing you even more articles to you in the coming months. Continuing on, for now, with the Oxford theme, I thought that...
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The Covered Market
The Covered Market is one of Oxford’s most popular tourist attractions. Established in the eighteenth century, and home to dozens of boutiques and cafés, it’s loved by shopaholics and foodies alike, not to mention architecture enthusiasts, who come to admire its...
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Chin Chin Labs
I scream, you scream, we all scream for ice cream! Ice cream is one of those foods that we Brits will devour whatever the season. In summer, we’ll cool off with a cone, as we attempt to sunbathe in the pathetic 15ºC heat, while in winter, we’ll use the substance as...
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Bould Brothers
Good evening from sunny Cambridge! Today’s been one of those ‘too hot to do anything’ kind of days (33ºC may not seem that high a temperature to some of you, but trust me: it’s enough to bring most of Britain to a standstill). However, after getting some work...
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The Turf Tavern
Hi everyone – just your not so local blogger checking in after a long day of studying! With just over a month to go until my return to university, and with Year Abroad Essay deadlines fast approaching, it’s safe to say that Oxford is, right now, at the forefront of...
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Espresso Library
If there are two things that you should know about me, they are that (a) I like writing, and (b) I like change. Since the start of this competition, I’ve become one of those mainstream bloggers who produces most of their content at the tables of aesthetically pleasing...
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Le Tracteur
Shady terraces, succulent meat, velvety mousse: these are the things that come to mind when I think of Le Tracteur. Just a ten-minute drive from Uzès, this elegant French restaurant triumphs over all its rivals, thanks to its exquisite menu, idyllic setting, and...
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Arts Picturehouse
If you’re in Cambridge, and looking for a cinema that combines quirkiness with sophistication, there’s no better place to check out than the Arts Picturehouse. Hidden away above the Regal pub, this distinctive movie theatre is all the rage among locals, and offers...
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La Forêt d'Acrobates
They say that you should do one thing each day which scares you, and if a morning spent at the Forêt d'Acrobates doesn’t meet the criteria, I don’t know what does! Located just outside the small southern French town of Montagnac, this forest-cum-holiday-park is...
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Atelier 14
Hello from sunny France, where my brother, his girlfriend, and I arrived this morning! We’ve just got to my stepmother’s parents’ holiday home (which is located a short distance from the small town of Pézenas), but before coming here, we had a little explore of...
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The Disgusting Food Museum
If you’ve been keeping up with my ‘Scandinavia Diaries’ series, you’ll know that I was recently in Malmö, a small city on the southwestern coast of Sweden. I had a fantastic time visiting this place (read all about it here), but perhaps my favourite thing I did...
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Kulturen
If you’ve read my ‘Scandinavia Diaries (Day 1)’ article, you’ll know that yesterday I spent some time exploring the Swedish university town of Lund. Of the many sights I visited, my favourite by far was Kulturen, one of the world’s oldest open-air museums....
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Café No. 33
If you’ve read my last article (link here), you’ll know that I’ve just spent a couple of days in Norwich, celebrating the graduation of one of my close friends. This was, of course, a very special occasion, and we partied accordingly, but the morning after, we...
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Mr Postles' Apothecary
Hi everyone! Sorry for the short break in posts – I’ve been in Norwich celebrating the graduation of one of my close friends! Last night, to mark the occasion, we went for drinks at Mr Postles' Apothecary. I’d always been rather intrigued by this place – on...
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Mill Road
A few days ago, I decided to get out there and explore my local area. I discovered quite a few new shops and cafés on the street that neighbours my own, and met many of the interesting people who run them. However, I only made it halfway down Mill Road before deciding...
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Mill Road
Our world is easier to explore than ever before. Airlines are flying to an ever increasing number of destinations, cities that used to be hidden gems are developing booming tourist industries, and the demand for travel-related jobs is at an all-time high. However, when...
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Fantasy Island Theme Park
Many years ago – probably about a decade now – my mother took my older brothers and me on holiday to Lincolnshire. We had a lovely time, despite the mostly pretty gloomy weather, and managed to pack a lot in to the few days we spent there. However, there was one...
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The Pont du Gard
Every summer during my childhood – for about a decade – I went on holiday to the south of France with my mother, her friend, and her friend’s daughter, who was around my age. Each year, there’d be a whole debate on where we were going to stay next, but the fifth...
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Latitude Festival
Every summer, for the past few years, one of my highlights has been attending the three-day music festival, Latitude. Held in the lovely Henham Park, this annual event attracts around forty thousand guests of all different ages and walks of life. As well as boasting a...
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Lady Dinah's Cat Emporium
I love cats – they are, without a doubt, the most adorable creatures to grace this world – so imagine my delight when I discovered that there was a place in London where I could have a meal surrounded by them! Lady Dinah’s Cat Emporium – the first cat café to...
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Osteria Pastina
If you’re ever in the Lake Iseo area, and searching for somewhere to enjoy some authentic Lombard food, look no further than Osteria Pastina! Perched at the top of a mountain overlooking Sale Marasino, this extraordinary little restaurant is a bit of a hidden secret...
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