At 6 am on May Morning in 2019, a crowd of more than 13,000 people gathered by Magdalen College. These photos show the stark difference between this year and last year. Although a virtual May Morning was held this year, the Magdalen bells were not…
The three 'closed' signs are in Little Clarendon Street. The empty thoroughfare is St Giles .
Of course, we miss seeing our friends and family, particularly the grandchildren, who grow up so fast that six weeks may seem a lifetime slipped away.…
This is a letter from Libby and the Community Cupboard team thanking Jubeen for her help securing Halal food for the muslim families supported through the community cupboard.
This is a letter from Libby and the Community Cupboard team sent to Hassan and Leonard. It thanks them for their support during Ramadan supporting the more vulnerable families in Oxford.
"The sky has been like a blank canvas again, while the planes have hardly been flying. It has also been so quiet, birdsong has been the dominant sound. The kite reminds me of the simple things in life and the most precious, time with family."Cathy…
Three photographs showing how Oxford's twin city Leiden is dealing with lockdown. The first image shows empty streets in Leiden, the second shows keeping distance at the local market, and the third shows students.
"I have finished knitting this shawl/throw, started it at the beginning of lockdown, and have just finished it.It is the shawl from a Harry Potter pattern, called 'The Order of the Phoenix.' knitted for my daughter Clare."
Happy Cakes have been making cupcakes in their Summertown based kitchen since 2009. However, since lockdown, they have turned their talents to saying thank you to Oxford hospitals' front-line workers. Happy Cakes have been working closely with the…
Herve's Gatineau is an Oxford independent, artisanal businesses remaining open during the Coronavirus lockdown. Gatineau's home delivered pastries, bread and sweet treats are brightening isolation for many Oxford residents. The business has received…