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Distorted Oxfordshire: Doorway opposite the university church, Oxford
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Much of the beauty of Oxford is in the detail. This ornate doorway, in an alleyway opposite the university church, stood out as the afternoon's poor light was fading to darkness. Such details reflect the wealth of many of the colleges, built on income from extensive landholdings around much of Oxfordshire and beyond. For the university as a whole, this wealth is a matter of history: it is becoming increasingly difficult to finance the expensive education the colleges provide.