Why has Oxford killed off a much-loved Catholic college?
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Few institutions can match the global prestige of Oxford University. Just look at the gifts lavished on it, like offerings brought to some mighty emperor of the ancient world. There’s the Saïd Business School, controversially funded with £50 million from Wafic Saïd, who helped to broker the British-Saudi arms deal. There’s the carbuncular Blavatnik School
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Oxford Martyrs - Wikipedia
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University of Oxford - Wikipedia
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Edward de Vere, 17th Earl of Oxford - Wikipedia
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OXFORD UNIVERSITY ON MONT BLANC: THE LIFE OF THE CHALET DES ANGLAIS
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The Oxford Martyrs - A Bit About Britain
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Oxford college St Benet's Hall closes despite businessman's £40m lifeline
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St. James Regional celebrates Catholic Schools Week
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First year Oxford University student died in Hinksey Park 15 minute walk from his college
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Admittance Is Not The Same As Acceptance”: Classism, Oxford & Me
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The Four Victims Killed in the School Shooting Were All Students - The New York Times
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The Oxford Martyrs - A Bit About Britain
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Why has Oxford killed off a much-loved Catholic college?
What we know about the victims of the Oxford High School shooting
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The Oxford Martyrs - A Bit About Britain
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I was a celibate nun for 24 years — then fell in love with a Catholic monk