Category Archives: Oxford

Oxford Boatyard Saved

Posted on December 13, 2007 by Ian

The Oxford Times reports that plans to redevelop the Castle Mill boatyard in the Jericho area of Oxford (which is where parts of Northern Lights are set) were on Tuesday evening thrown out by Oxford City Council. Councillors were met … Continue reading →

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Don’t miss Pullman at your nearest Picturehouse

Posted on December 8, 2007 by Ian

As we reported some weeks ago, Philip Pullman will appear at the Phoenix Cinema in Oxford tomorrow for a one hour discussion about the movie. This is sold out. However, you can still get hold of tickets to see him … Continue reading →

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Guided Tours of Lyra’s Oxford

Posted on December 3, 2007 by Ian

Last weekend’s Sunday Times featured in its travel section an article entitled Lyra’s Oxford, which previews scheduled tours of Oxford run by the tourist information centre through Lyra and Philip Pullman’s Oxford. The tour which lasts around two hours, takes … Continue reading →

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Tourists to flock to Oxford

Posted on December 3, 2007 by Ian

The Oxford Mail reported recently that Oxford tourism chief believes the impending release of The Golden Compass movie will push Oxford through the 10 million mark in terms of visitors to the city of Oxford in 2008, and that the … Continue reading →

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A conversation with Philip Pullman at the Phoenix

Posted on November 23, 2007 by Ian

The Phoenix Picturehouse in Oxford will on Sunday December 9th at 4.40pm be presenting an exclusive hour-long discussion with Philip Pullman. According to their website, the discussion “will reveal the author’s thoughts on the adaptation of Northern Lights, the first … Continue reading →

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