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OverviewDo you think you know Oxford? Would you want to know more? Either way, this is the book for you! Pit your wits against a local specialist Blue Badge guide on a series of themed imaginary tours around Oxford, including fun but increasingly challenging questions on topics both ancient and modern. This is a welcome addition to a series of regional quiz books written exclusively by Blue Badge guides 'Britain's best guides' local, professional guides rigorously examined by the Institute of Tourist Guiding, the industry's standard-setting body. World-renowned for their knowledge, interpretation skills and enthusiasm for their area! AUTHOR: Alexandra Jackson is an Oxford-educated historian and a Blue Badge tour guide who enjoys sharing her love of Britain's heritage. Before taking a career break to have four children, she was an investment analyst in the City and then a financial journalist. She has also ran a small bookshop. She has written a daily investment column for the Times newpaper and has also worked on the City pages of the Independent newspaper. She contributes regularly to her alumni magazine, The Marlburian Club Magazine. She lives 45 minutes away from the centre of Oxford. 10 b/w illustrations Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alexandra JacksonPublisher: The History Press Ltd Imprint: The History Press Ltd ISBN: 9780750991940ISBN 10: 0750991941 Pages: 144 Publication Date: 08 February 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews"""This is a welcome addition to a series of regional quiz books written exclusively by local, professional guides. Rigorously examined by the Institute of Tourist Guiding – the industry’s standard-setting body – Blue Badge Tourist Guides are world-renowned for their knowledge, interpretation skills and enthusiasm for their area."" - Cotswold Life magazine" This is a welcome addition to a series of regional quiz books written exclusively by local, professional guides. Rigorously examined by the Institute of Tourist Guiding - the industry's standard-setting body - Blue Badge Tourist Guides are world-renowned for their knowledge, interpretation skills and enthusiasm for their area. - Cotswold Life magazine Author InformationALEXANDRA JACKSON is an Oxford-educated historian and a Blue Badge tour guide who enjoys sharing her love of Britain’s heritage. Before taking a career break to have four children, she was an investment analyst in the City and then a financial journalist. She has also ran a small bookshop. She has written a daily investment column for the Times newpaper and has also worked on the City pages of the Independent newspaper. She contributes regularly to her alumni magazine, The Marlburian Club Magazine. She lives 45 minutes away from the centre of Oxford. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |