Category Archives: Oxford

Pullman chosen for an honorary degree by University of Oxford

Posted on February 9, 2009 by Kinders

This is Oxfordshire reports that Philip Pullman has been chosen for an honorary degree by his Alma Mater, the University of Oxford. “Two years ago,” he said, “I was given the Freedom of the City, so now I have been … Continue reading →

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Pullman donates to Pegasus

Posted on November 7, 2008 by Ian

You may remember that the Pegasus Theatre in Oxford hosted a fundraising evening in November 2007, at which their patron, Philip Pullman was guest of honour. Amongst other things the audience were offered discussion on the then upcoming film adaptation … Continue reading →

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Jericho boatyard saved

Posted on October 27, 2008 by jessia

John Vidal of the Guardian reports: Plans to develop the 160 year old boatyard into luxury flats were rejected by Oxford city council because they were “sterile” and “uninspiring.” Author Philip Pullman, whose Gyptian characters docked at Jericho, was one … Continue reading →

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Jericho battle continues

Posted on August 17, 2008 by Ian

Philip Pullman led 200 people in a protest outside Oxford’s town hall earlier this week at the continued proposals to destroy the area around the canal basin in Jericho, Oxford – the setting for parts of His Dark Materials. The … Continue reading →

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New Boatyard Fight

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Ian

You may remember that we reported back in December that Oxford City Council had rejected a planning application to redevelop the Castle Mill boatyard in the Jericho area of Oxford; however, according to the Oxford Mail, the developers in question, … Continue reading →

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