Market Street, Oxford
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Market Street runs east-west in central Oxford
, England
.
The street lies north of the Covered Market, a historic roofed market with permanent stalls that is still very much active today, and north of Lincoln College
's Lincoln House accommodation complex. To the west is the major pedestrianised shopping street, Cornmarket Street
, and to the east is Turl Street
. On the north side of the street is Jesus College
, one of Oxford University's historic colleges with its main entrance in the Turl.
The Market Tavern (formerly the City Tavern, Bar Oz and the Roebuck public house) was once located on the south side of Market Street. The Oxford University Jazz Club (now the Oxford University Jazz Society
) used to meet there for jazz performances and jam session
s. The Tavern has since been replaced by a noodle restaurant
. It is unclear whether any musical groups meet at the noodle restaurant.
To the east, over Turl Street, Market Street continues as Brasenose Lane
, accessible to pedestrian
s only, and named after Brasenose College
, located to the south at its far end. This lane, used as a cut through route by students and other locals, emerges into cobbled Radcliffe Square
at its eastern end. To the north of Brasenose Lane is Exeter College
and at the western end to the south is Lincoln College
.
Oxford
The city of Oxford is the county town of Oxfordshire, England. The city, made prominent by its medieval university, has a population of just under 165,000, with 153,900 living within the district boundary. It lies about 50 miles north-west of London. The rivers Cherwell and Thames run through...
, England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
.
The street lies north of the Covered Market, a historic roofed market with permanent stalls that is still very much active today, and north of Lincoln College
Lincoln College, Oxford
Lincoln College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. It is situated on Turl Street in central Oxford, backing onto Brasenose College and adjacent to Exeter College...
's Lincoln House accommodation complex. To the west is the major pedestrianised shopping street, Cornmarket Street
Cornmarket Street
Cornmarket Street is a major shopping street and pedestrian precinct in Oxford, England that runs north-south between Carfax Tower and Magdalen Street.Retailers in Cornmarket include:* Austin Reed...
, and to the east is Turl Street
Turl Street
Turl Street is an historic street in central Oxford, England.- Location :The street is located in the city centre, linking Broad Street at the north and High Street at the south. It is colloquially known as The Turl and runs past three of Oxford's historic colleges: Exeter, Jesus and Lincoln...
. On the north side of the street is Jesus College
Jesus College, Oxford
Jesus College is one of the colleges of the University of Oxford in England. It is in the centre of the city, on a site between Turl Street, Ship Street, Cornmarket Street and Market Street...
, one of Oxford University's historic colleges with its main entrance in the Turl.
The Market Tavern (formerly the City Tavern, Bar Oz and the Roebuck public house) was once located on the south side of Market Street. The Oxford University Jazz Club (now the Oxford University Jazz Society
Oxford University Jazz Society
The Oxford University Jazz Society, also known as JazzSoc, is the focus of jazz music at the University of Oxford, England. Formerly known as the Oxford University Jazz Club, the society now provides the main arena for student players to interact musically, whilst also encouraging a non-student...
) used to meet there for jazz performances and jam session
Jam session
Jam sessions are often used by musicians to develop new material, find suitable arrangements, or simply as a social gathering and communal practice session. Jam sessions may be based upon existing songs or forms, may be loosely based on an agreed chord progression or chart suggested by one...
s. The Tavern has since been replaced by a noodle restaurant
Wagamama
Wagamama is a British-headquartered restaurant chain, serving pan-Asian food in the style of a modern Japanese Ramen bar.-History:Created by Alan Yau, who subsequently created the Chinese restaurants Hakkasan and Yauatcha in London, the first Wagamama opened in 1992 off Gower Street in...
. It is unclear whether any musical groups meet at the noodle restaurant.
To the east, over Turl Street, Market Street continues as Brasenose Lane
Brasenose Lane
Brasenose Lane runs east-west in central Oxford, England, between Turl Street and Radcliffe Square. It is accessible only to pedestrians at its west end, but vehicles can enter from Radcliffe Square...
, accessible to pedestrian
Pedestrian
A pedestrian is a person traveling on foot, whether walking or running. In some communities, those traveling using roller skates or skateboards are also considered to be pedestrians. In modern times, the term mostly refers to someone walking on a road or footpath, but this was not the case...
s only, and named after Brasenose College
Brasenose College, Oxford
Brasenose College, originally Brazen Nose College , is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. As of 2006, it has an estimated financial endowment of £98m...
, located to the south at its far end. This lane, used as a cut through route by students and other locals, emerges into cobbled Radcliffe Square
Radcliffe Square
Radcliffe Square is a square in central Oxford, England. It is completely surrounded by historic Oxford University and college buildings. The square is cobbled, laid to grass surrounded by railings in the centre, and is pedestrianised except for access....
at its eastern end. To the north of Brasenose Lane is Exeter College
Exeter College, Oxford
Exeter College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England and the fourth oldest college of the University. The main entrance is on the east side of Turl Street...
and at the western end to the south is Lincoln College
Lincoln College, Oxford
Lincoln College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in the United Kingdom. It is situated on Turl Street in central Oxford, backing onto Brasenose College and adjacent to Exeter College...
.