Wednesday, 30 May 2007

Contrasting images of Oxford

Spires and cranes from Port Meadow, Oxford









In the foreground Oxford more or less untouched since the Iron Age - actually Port Meadow. In the background, Oxford more or less as it has appeared since Wren's day - a series of stately towers, spires and domes. At right, Oxford as it will be - two of the many cranes which tower over the place. Catch the view while you can, before the planners stamp their own image on the place.