The Book Lover’s Guide to Oxford

Renowned for its links with Tolkien, C S Lewis, Lewis Carroll, and Morse writer Colin Dexter; Oxfords literary and film associations are diverse and wide ranging from King Arthur to Harry Potter. Ever since its foundation in the eleventh century, Oxford University has attracted authors ranging from Gerald of Wales to the Mitford sisters and Philip Pullman, many of whom studied ar the various Colleges. Shakespeare is just one of the many writers who spent time in Oxford, or have used it as a location for their stories. This is an area full of literary associations, with authors such as Agatha Christie having lived only a short distance away.Wherever you go in and around Oxford, there are literary links to be found as well as connected film and TV locations. It has been nicknamed the murder capital of the UK due to the sheer number of murders based here by writers and film productions. Exploring these links attracts thousands of people every year.