Oxford is, of course, most well-known for hosting the oldest English-speaking university. Claims to fame include “The Eagle and Child” Pub, where authors JRR Tolkien and CS Lewis hung out; the use of Bodleian, New College and Christ Church College architecture to create Hogwarts in the “Harry Potter” movies; and its control over the English language (dictionary, anyone?). Walking through Oxford also gives you the chance to see the headwaters of the River Thames, long before it becomes the massive waterway cutting through London.

If you would like to travel to Oxford on Friday 11th October, keep an eye on your Syracuse email account: Registration will open on Tuesday 1st October, and spaces will be allocated on a first-come, first-served basis! This trip will lend itself to an Art, Architecture & Heritage reflection to earn a stamp in your London Passport.