Oxford locations
Visitors to England inspired by the academic pursuits of The History Boys will be intrigued by the impressive literary links in the city of Oxford.
Oxford Museum
Further your education with a trip to the Oxford Museum (www.oxfordmuseum.org/) and learn about the geological and historical backgrounds of the city. The many treasures include photographs, clothing, antique engines, models, paintings, furniture, documents, pottery and china.
Exeter College
With the prestige associated with Oxford, it's no wonder History Boys' author, Alan Bennett, chose to study at Exeter College (www.exeter.ox.ac.uk/). The exquisite Victorian Gothic chapel and lovely Fellows' Garden provided the background for Bennett’s studies and fellow famous alums J.R.R Tolkien and William Morris.
Davis' Ice Cream Café
A stroll down Little Clarendon Street leads you to Oxford's own George and Davis' Ice Cream Café. At this student hotspot, heaping scoops of homemade ice cream provide perfect daytime and late night study breaks.
Christ Church College
Visit one of the largest and most architecturally striking colleges in Oxford, Christ Church College (www.chch.ox.ac.uk/). Its gorgeous Gothic structure and vibrant green lawns cultivated intellectuals like John Locke and W.H. Auden. The college doubles as the Cathedral Church for the Diocese of Oxford and boasts a world famous choir.
Bate Collection
Nearby, the Faculty of Music Building's Bate Collection (www.bate.ox.ac.uk/) displays an impressive collection of rare and beautiful musical instruments. The collection celebrates the history and development of Western Classical musical instruments from medieval times to present day.
Theatre
Spend a night in Oxford in true Alan Bennett style - with a trip to the theatre. The Oxford University Dramatic Society (www.ouds.org/) offers listings of weekly theatrical goings on, including plays, musicals, and comedy improv nights. The society also hosts annual theatre festivals open to the public.