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Birkbeck (University of London)
Birkbeck (University of London)
Malet Street , Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX

0.77km

A leading research university and vibrant learning community.Read more

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Birkbeck (University of London) Student Union
Birkbeck (University of London) Student Union
Malet Street, Bloomsbury, London, WC1E 7HX

0.77km

Birkbeck, University of London (formally, Birkbeck College; informally, Birkbeck), is a public research university...Read more

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Grand Museum of Zoology & Comparative
Grand Museum of Zoology & Comparative
University College, Gower Street, London, WC1E 6BT

0.81km

UCL is London's leading multidisciplinary university, with more than 11,000 staff and 38,000 students from 150...Read more

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British Academy
British Academy
10-11 Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AH

0.83km

The British Academy is the UK’s national body for the humanities and social sciences – the study of peoples, cultures...Read more

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Kings College London
Kings College London
Strand Campus, Strand, London, WC2R 2LS

1.26km

King's College London is one of the top 25 universities in the world (2016/17 QS World University Rankings) and among...Read more

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Imperial College London
Imperial College London
South Kensington Campus , Kensington, London, SW7 2AZ

1.77km

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City University London
City University London
Northampton Square, Clerkenwell, London, EC1V 0HB

2.04km

City University London is based in the heart of London, close to the City of London, where the university contributes...Read more

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London South Bank University
London South Bank University
103 Borough Road, London, SE1 0AA

2.17km

We're a cosmopolitan university with over 18,000 students drawn from over 130 countries. We've been awarded Silver...Read more

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London Metropolitan University
London Metropolitan University
166-220 Holloway Road , London, N7 8DB

2.93km

We provide a number of services to support our students, staff, local communities and businesses. All of these groups...Read more

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London Metropolitan University Student Union
London Metropolitan University Student Union
TMG-75 Tower Building 166-220 Holloway Road , London, N7 8DB

2.96km

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FAQs about Oxford Circus and Universities in London


Oxford Street in London is approximately one and a quarter miles long (two kilometres).



Oxford Street is located in the borough of Westminster in central London.

Oxford Street can be considered to form part of the districts of Fitzrovia, Soho and Mayfair .



Oxford Street is home to approximately 300 shops including many famous brands. Some of the most well known shops include: Selfridges, TopShop, Disney Store, Zara, O2, Nike Town, Marks & Spencer, The Body Shop, John Lewis, Pandora and many more.

For a full list of shops on Oxford Street see the Oxford Street shopping section of our website here: https://loveoxfordstreet.com/oxford-street/guide



The Oxford Street shops generally close at 9pm on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; they close at 10pm on Thursday; and 6pm on Sunday.



Oxford Street is located in central London (England, United Kingdom) in the borough of Westminster. The nearest tube stations are Oxford Circus, Tottenham Court Road, Bond Street and Marble Arch.

Oxford Street can be considered to form part of the districts of Fitzrovia, Soho and Mayfair .

It is one of the key markers for the "West End". An area of London known for its tourist attractions, shopping, theatres, restaurants, bars and nightclubs.

Oxford Circus, which is located approximately in the middle of Oxford Street has a latitude of 51.514957 and a longitude of -0.144562.



Selfridges is one of the most famous department stores in London and well worth a visit if you are in central London. It is easy to find. It is located at 400 Oxford Street, close to Bond Street tube station.

For a map showing the location of Selfridges visit: https://loveoxfordstreet.com/oxford-street/map

For help getting to Oxford Street visit: https://loveoxfordstreet.com/oxford-street/location/



Central London has many fantastic shopping streets crammed with all manner of shops selling goodies you never even knew you needed until you see them.

Jermyn Street is a particularly good example of this, when construction work is not going on - which is almost never - it is one of the most beautiful streets in St James's lined with exclusive shops selling men's clothing and male grooming products - silver cut-throat razors and the like.

Oxford Street is perhaps the most famous shopping street in London if not the World with approximately three hundred shops squeezed in to a 2km long road.

Regent Street which crosses Oxford Street is arguably as well known, at least to Monopoly fans. Regent Street is home to the flagship Apple store in London; Burberry's flagship store; and of course the kids' favourite, the World famous Hamley's Toy Store.

Another famous London shopping street which meets Oxford Street is Bond Street (comprising of Old Bond Street and New Bond Street). It is a true fashion mecca housing flagship stores by Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Bottega Veneta, and many other leading fashion brands.


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Blue Plaques in London

Thomas John Barnardo White Plaque - Site of St. Leonards Lodge residence of Doctor Barnardo 1896 until his death on 19th Sept 1905
William Wilberforce Blue Plaque - On this site lived  William Wilberforce  Statesman & Emancipator  1759-1833
Great Exhibition And Crystal Palace Black Plaque - The Great Exhibition 1851, Hyde Park    This is the site of the Great Exhibition of 1851. It was the first world exhibition of design, technology and innovation, displaying exhibits from Britain, the British Empire and the rest of the world.    For the first time, the site in Hyde Park has been marked. Five recycled glass and concrete plaques now stand on the footprint and former entrance to the building. Early examples of the materials and techniques used in this project were displayed in the G
Isambard Kingdom Brunel Plaque - This plaque was unveiled on 29th May 1954 to commemorate the centenary of Paddington Station designed and built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel engineer of the Great Western Railway
Edward Burne-Jones Red Plaque - Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones (1833-1898) artist lived at The Grange on this site 1867-1898.
Bernard Spilsbury Blue Plaque - Sir Bernard Spilsbury 1877-1947 forensic pathologist lived here 1912-1940

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