Oxford
Oxford, a city in central southern England, of course revolves around its prestigious university, established in the 12th century and ranked 5th globally (OX1 2JD). The architecture of its 38 colleges in the city’s medieval centre led poet Matthew Arnold to nickname it the ‘City of Dreaming Spires’.
Beyond the university campus Oxford Castle has been a place of incarceration since 1071, continuing until the closure of Her Majesty’s Prison Oxford in 1996 (OX1 1AY). Today, visitors can learn about the real people and events from the site’s turbulent past through fascinating displays and re-enactments.
As well as being home to one of the leading universities in the world, Oxford is the county town, and the only city in Oxfordshire.
- Oxford Castle & Prison – a large partly ruined Norman castle which over time was transformed from a castle into a prison. You can climb St George’s Tower, go underground into the 900-year-old crypt, explore the 18th century Debtors’ Tower and Prison D-Wing. 44-46 Oxford Castle, Oxford, OX1 1AY
- Ashmolean Museum of Art and Archaeology – the museum was founded in 1683 and contains collections such as Egyptian mummies, contemporary art, telling stories across cultures and time. Beaumont Street, Oxford, OX1 2PH
- Oxford Botanic Garden & Arboretum – oldest botanic garden in the UK and one of the oldest scientific gardens worldwide. Founded in 1621 as a physic garden growing plants for medicinal research and today, over 5000 different plant species are grown across 4½ acres. Rose Lane, Oxford, OX1 4AZ.
- Port Meadow – beside the River Thames, this meadow of open common land has horses and cattle grazing on the land, wildflowers, and it is popular with birdwatchers. Walton Well Road, Oxford, OX2 6ED.
- River cruise – why not take a sightseeing river tour along the Thames?
Are you looking for support?
If you’re dreaming of a different future for you and your family, South East firm, Kabir Family Law aims to reduce the stress you are experiencing by exploring how to resolve issues amicably without the need for court proceedings. If this sounds right for you Kabir Family Law can be found at 1 & 3 Kings Meadow, Oxford, OX2 0DP.
Alternatively, Family First Solicitors offer a fixed price for your first meeting no matter how long it takes to explain your circumstances at 5 Woodstock Road, Oxford, OX2 6HA.
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Divorce and splitting assets
Everyone has to move forwards and it could be that the family home has to be sold to create two new separate homes. House buying and selling is stressful enough, but add that to a separation and blood pressure levels are likely to go through the roof! All parties are anxious and afraid about how the future is going to pan out. Assets have to be split; furniture, family heirlooms. Everything right down to who is going to have the cutlery.
It’s an extremely tough period in even the most resilient person’s life; it is certainly not weak to ask for professional help if required. In fact, maybe everyone should get counselling or coaching through this most horrendous time, to keep their feet on the ground. Tempers are frayed and small issues can become ginormous. People who have been through the process talk about turning to alcohol, cigarettes or serial dating for sex, as a crutch to get them through. Working with a therapist can help people to understand that what is happening right now is not going to last forever. It is just a phase in life and part of the journey to arrive in a better place. Read the rest of this article about divorce and separation here
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