"In his youth, Michael Owen was literally a greyhound."
The answer is: nothing. That is because the editors of the Oxford English Dictionary have changed the definition of "literally" - so it can now be used in a similar way to "metaphorically.""
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Wednesday 21 August 2013
BBC News - Why editors are 'literally' changing the dictionary
BBC News - Why editors are 'literally' changing the dictionary: "What is wrong with this quote from football pundit Jamie Redknapp?
"In his youth, Michael Owen was literally a greyhound."
The answer is: nothing. That is because the editors of the Oxford English Dictionary have changed the definition of "literally" - so it can now be used in a similar way to "metaphorically.""
"In his youth, Michael Owen was literally a greyhound."
The answer is: nothing. That is because the editors of the Oxford English Dictionary have changed the definition of "literally" - so it can now be used in a similar way to "metaphorically.""
BBC News - The Bone Season: Samantha Shannon on her novel's Oxford inspirations
BBC News - The Bone Season: Samantha Shannon on her novel's Oxford inspirations: They will be trained to use their powers against flesh-eating creatures that threaten to invade this world from another dimension.
This is the premise of The Bone Season, a book which earned its 21-year-old author Samantha Shannon "a six figure sum" advance from publishers Bloomsbury"
This is the premise of The Bone Season, a book which earned its 21-year-old author Samantha Shannon "a six figure sum" advance from publishers Bloomsbury"
Tuesday 20 August 2013
About: History & Future- Ashmolean Museum
About: History & Future- Ashmolean Museum: The present Ashmolean was created in 1908 by combining two ancient Oxford institutions: the University Art Collection and the original Ashmolean Museum. The older partner in this merger, the University Art Collection, was based for many years in what is now the Upper Reading Room in the Bodleian Library. The collection began modestly in the 1620s with a handful of portraits and curiosities displayed in a small room on the upper floor. In 1636 and 1657, Archbishop Laud and Ralph Freke added notable collections of coins and medals, later installed in a strong room of their own and now incorporated into the Ashmolean coin collection. The objects of curiosity included Guy Fawkes’ lantern and a sword said to have been given by the pope to Henry VIII, both now in the Ashmolean, as well as a number of more exotic items, including Jacob’s Coat of Many Colours, long since lost. However, as there was a museum for curiosities of this kind in the University Anatomy Theatre, objects like this tended to go there or to the Ashmolean, after it opened in 1683, leaving the Bodleian gallery to develop as a museum of art.
About the Bodleian Library
What's On? | Visit: About the Bodleian Library
One of the great libraries of the world, the Bodleian is a working library which forms part of the University of Oxford. First opened to scholars in 1602, it incorporates an earlier library erected by the University in the fifteenth century to house books donated by Humfrey, Duke of Gloucester. As the largest university library in the UK, and one of five legal deposit libraries, the Library holds millions of printed items as well as manuscripts.
In its reading rooms, generations of famous scholars have studied through the ages, among them five kings, 40 Nobel Prize winners, 26 prime ministers and writers including Oscar Wilde, CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien.
The Library is located in a remarkable group of buildings which forms the historic heart of the University, and you can explore the quadrangles of these magnificent structures free of charge. Our tours explore our beautiful and historic interiors, which have intricate painted and carved ceilings."
What's On? | Visit:
One of the great libraries of the world, the Bodleian is a working library which forms part of the University of Oxford. First opened to scholars in 1602, it incorporates an earlier library erected by the University in the fifteenth century to house books donated by Humfrey, Duke of Gloucester. As the largest university library in the UK, and one of five legal deposit libraries, the Library holds millions of printed items as well as manuscripts.
In its reading rooms, generations of famous scholars have studied through the ages, among them five kings, 40 Nobel Prize winners, 26 prime ministers and writers including Oscar Wilde, CS Lewis and JRR Tolkien.
The Library is located in a remarkable group of buildings which forms the historic heart of the University, and you can explore the quadrangles of these magnificent structures free of charge. Our tours explore our beautiful and historic interiors, which have intricate painted and carved ceilings."
What's On? | Visit:
Ghost Fest | Oxford Castle Unlocked
Ghost Fest | Oxford Castle Unlocked: Ghost Fest 2013
Ghost Fest at Oxford Castle Unlocked is back for its eighth year! This October and November will be filled with vigils, experiments and séances, spooky tours of the castle and family fun events. By night the 1,000 year old castle will become Oxford’s only scare attraction, and with the addition of Terror Tuesday and Murder Mystery Evening this year is set to be scarier than ever. Are you brave enough to join us?
Events include Spooky Tours, After Dark Dinners, Terror Tuesdays and Murder Mystery Evenings, overnight ghost hunts and Trick or Treating nights. See our events page for a full listing. Join us if you dare!
Interested in hiring the Castle for your paranormal investigation? Visit our private hire page for information."
Ghost Fest at Oxford Castle Unlocked is back for its eighth year! This October and November will be filled with vigils, experiments and séances, spooky tours of the castle and family fun events. By night the 1,000 year old castle will become Oxford’s only scare attraction, and with the addition of Terror Tuesday and Murder Mystery Evening this year is set to be scarier than ever. Are you brave enough to join us?
Events include Spooky Tours, After Dark Dinners, Terror Tuesdays and Murder Mystery Evenings, overnight ghost hunts and Trick or Treating nights. See our events page for a full listing. Join us if you dare!
Interested in hiring the Castle for your paranormal investigation? Visit our private hire page for information."
Oxford Covered Market, Shopping Oxford and Indoor Market Oxford | Oxford Covered Market
Oxford Covered Market, Shopping Oxford and Indoor Market Oxford | Oxford Covered Market: "We have been trading in the heart of Oxford for more than 200 years and have many stories to tell. Our recent Heritage Lottery project has compiled some of these but we are sure that there are many others as yet untold.
Our market thrives on the expertise and experience of those people who choose to trade here, our suppliers and buyers, and those who come and spend their money here. So, whether you are a visitor or a local resident, business or student, we extend you a warm welcome and look forward to making you a loyal customer.
Our market thrives on the expertise and experience of those people who choose to trade here, our suppliers and buyers, and those who come and spend their money here. So, whether you are a visitor or a local resident, business or student, we extend you a warm welcome and look forward to making you a loyal customer.
BBC News - New £1.2m bus service announced for Oxfordshire
BBC News - New £1.2m bus service announced for Oxfordshire: "A new £1.2m bus service linking hospitals and colleges in Oxfordshire has been announced.
The routes will link Water Eaton and Thornhill park and ride sites to hospitals, including John Radcliffe, and University of Oxford campuses."
The routes will link Water Eaton and Thornhill park and ride sites to hospitals, including John Radcliffe, and University of Oxford campuses."
Sunday 18 August 2013
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