Oxford, England, 26 February 2020; no people in shot. The historic city of Oxford has many famous sights, landmarks and university colleges to see.

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Oxford, England, 26 February 2020; no people in shot. The historic city of Oxford has many famous sights, landmarks and university colleges to see. But just as interesting are its back streets, alleys and lesser-known spots. Out of the sightseeing limelight, these less frequented areas have charm, style and - crucially - not many tourists! Here is a good example - the narrow, claustrophobic St Helens Passage. Just adjacent to the Hertford College Bridge of Sighs, it's so well hidden that I must have passed it, unaware, hundreds of times. But then I saw someone duck into it, and decided to

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