#EYAMemories
This is a month for memories. Remembrance Day marks the end of the First World War in 1918 as well as commemorating other military casualties suffered in action since that time.
The Spooky Tales of M. R. James
If you’re looking for uneasy reading this Halloween, Oxford has a host of titles to make you shiver by the flickering glow of your nearest pumpkin.
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#EYAFolklore
The nights are drawing in and it’s time for a little #EYAFolklore, with our emphasis on the customs of the printshop!
The Early Years of ELT
Our English Language Teaching (ELT) division has just kicked off their celebrations for marking 100 years of ELT at Oxford. The story begins with the establishment of the Overseas Education department in 1926, directed by E. C. Parnwell.
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#EYAErased
As part of our data cleansing following the move to our new Collection Management System, we are checking collections data to ensure it meets modern archival standards and does not need to be #EYAErased.
Lexipoddery
Lexipoddery: the OED Podcast has just started its second series, available on the usual podcast platforms.
#EYASurprise
Lifting the lid of this burgundy leather suitcase was a #EYASurprise for the Archives team when we uncovered a collection of musical wine glasses packed in vintage newspaper.
#EYAArchitecture
#EYAArchitecture allows us to bring one of our building models from storage and to play with tiny cars and trees! The model shown here was constructed by Architects Design Partnership in the mid-1960s for a proposed extension to OUP’s Bindery.
Alice’s Day
Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland is a children’s story that has captivated the world since its publication in the 1860s. The book is celebrated each year on 4th July
Thomas Combe (1796-1872)
Some two hundred years ago, the University began to develop OUP’s present site in what is today Great Clarendon Street.
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