Brewer Street, Oxford
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Brewer Street is a historic narrow street in central Oxford, England, south of Carfax.[1] The street runs east–west, connecting with
History
Originally, the area was occupied by butchers and slaughters, giving it the name Sleyng Lane (in 1478).[2] The lane became known as Sleyne Lane (in 1690), Slaying Lane (in 1811), Slaughter Lane (in 1840). In 1772, it became Brewer Street and Lane. In 1932, the street was marked with a sign of "Brewers Street" at the St Aldate's end and "Brewer Street" at the St Ebbe's end. The latter was adopted on 14 January 1932. The current street name derives from a brewhouse in the location, dating from the 17th century.
Institutions
Pembroke College, a college of the University of Oxford, is on the north side of the street, with its main entrance in Pembroke Square. Part of the
Famous people
The author Dorothy L. Sayers (1893–1957) was born at 1 Brewer Street on 13 June 1893.[8] The house is marked with a blue plaque.
Gallery
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View ofCampion Hall, including the chapel, on the south side of Brewer Street.
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Doorway of Campion Hall on Brewer Street.
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Christ Church Cathedral School at 3 Brewer Street.
References
- ISBN 0-14-071045-0.
- ISBN 978 1 899536 99 3.
- ISBN 0-14-071045-0.
- ISBN 0-670-85871-4.
- ^ Historic England. "Details from listed building database (1046738)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
- ^ "Christ Church Cathedral School". BoardingSchools.co.uk. Archived from the original on 10 September 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
- ^ "Pembroke College, Oxford to expand significantly". News releases for journalists. University of Oxford, UK. 2 November 2010. Archived from the original on 28 July 2011. Retrieved 7 June 2011.
- ISBN 978-0-7524-5687-4.