Saturday 19 July 2008

Off to the Bodlein Library - Oxford

Thursday, July 17














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The group met in the courtyard at 8am, then took the Bakerloo Line to Paddington tube station. The we hopped on the 9:21 train to Oxford, which took about an hour in duration. We all then were directed to take the "hop-on, hop-ff" city bus that includes headphones and an audio guide to the route taken. We followed the route from the rail station and got off at the Bodlein Library.

When we arrived at the Library, we were guided to the Divinity Hall, where we received an introductions of the two guides and some historical background of Oxford University and all the colleges. Because the group was 15 people, we were split into two smaller groups. The group I was in was directed by Sydney Hicks. He gave us further information regarding the Divinity Hall, specifically stating that the room was used in a Harry Potter film where Harry was in the Infirmery. He also pointed out just where the bed Harry laid in was located. I will definately have to watch the movie again (I believe it is the Chamber of Secrets.

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