New College, Holywell Street, Oxford OX1 3BNįor more information visit: All Souls College If the chapel and cloisters are open they are worth a stop. Check the sign at the Porter’s Lodge to make sure the college is open to visitors and stroll around the lovely gardens of the inner courtyard.
The Bodleian Library, Broad Street, Oxford OX1 3BGĭiana’s college is one of the oldest and most beautiful. Tours inside the library are available as well, and some even take you to Diana’s favorite reading room, Duke Humfrey’s. There is a wonderful gift shop as well as a small exhibition space. Have your picture taken by one of the ancient doors that led to specific medieval schools, or departments. The statue at eye level is Mary Sidney’s son. Take a moment to look up at the spires above, the statue of King James, and the leaded windows. It’s a magical city, and its beauty is best seen on foot so wear comfortable shoes to cope with the uneven surfaces and stairs.įrom the moment you pass by the Radcliffe Camera and enter the gates into the quadrangle, you will find yourself in a bookish wonderland. The only people who have ever asked me ‘why did you set the books in Oxford?’ are people who have never been there. This market and university town is deservedly famous for its amazing scenery. Set aside at least half a day for the city, and more time if you want to visit the nearby towns of Woodstock and Weston-on-the-Green. The city of Oxford, with its dreaming spires, and the rolling hills and charming towns of the Oxfordshire countryside are featured in the All Souls Trilogy. Below we have a short extract from the guide itself.
Exclusive to the Waterstones edition of The Book of Life, Deborah Harkness has written a guide to the locations that inspired her All Souls Trilogy.
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