New College
Oxford
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:37
Welcome back to New College. Even for those familiar with Oxford, the sheer scale of this institution—founded in thirteen seventy-nine—never fails to impress. …
Listen in the app2The Junior Common Room (JCR) and Undergraduate Life1:15
We are now at the Junior Common Room, commonly known as the J C R. This is a vital space that the entire undergraduate body can use to chill and relax. …
Listen in the app3Student Accommodation and the Kimber Wing1:22
One of the most important aspects of college life is the sense of community built in the student accommodation. At New College, most first-year students live within thirty seconds of one another, often in the same staircases. …
Listen in the app4The New College Library1:20
The New College Library is an essential resource and a favorite study spot for many students. It is a remarkably reliable place to work, staying open from eight in the morning until two in the morning. …
Listen in the app5The Sports Grounds and Weston Buildings1:22
A truly unique feature of New College is its extensive sports grounds, located just a two-minute walk from the main site. This is unusual for an Oxford college, as most sports fields are located much further away. …
Listen in the app6Filming Locations: Harry Potter and Beyond1:20
New College is widely known for its role as a filming location for numerous major productions. We have already mentioned the Cloisters and the famous oak tree from 'Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire,' but the college's…
Listen in the app7The Gardens and Student Support1:21
Our final stop is the beautiful gardens of New College. As we have mentioned, this is one of the few colleges where you are allowed to sit on almost any piece of grass other than the main quad. …
Listen in the app8Closing1:09
As we conclude our second tour of New College, I hope you have gained a deeper understanding of what it is like to live and study within these historic walls. We have explored the social heart of the J C R, the quiet labor of the…
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What is New College?
New College is a place in Oxford with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Oxford |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 10 min 46 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 51.7542, -1.2511 |
| Last updated |
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