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Oxford , The City of Dreaming Spires , is famous the world over for its University and place in history. For over 800 years, it has been a home to royalty and scholars, and since the 9th century an established town, although people are known to have lived in the area for thousands of years. (www.oxfordcity.co.uk/)

A model of the British milk supply chain, produced by Oxford University economists, confirms the common belief that supermarkets currently hold the bargaining power. (www.ox.ac.uk/)

Oxford University has launched a new masters degree specifically devoted to the study of modern China. The MSc in Modern Chinese Studies will be part of the School of Interdisciplinary Area Studies within the Division of Social Sciences. (www.ox.ac.uk/)

Are you a visitor to Oxford ? A resident or University staff member? A student, whether prospective, current or past? Whoever you may be we are interested in your thoughts and welcome your submissions for this new section that aims to share experiences and memories of Oxford . (www.ox.ac.uk/)

Oxford has the lowest drop-out rate in the UK: latest figures show that only 1.4 per cent of students discontinued their course, compared with the national drop-out rate of 7.2 per cent. (www.ox.ac.uk/)

Editor of The Oxford Times Derek Holmes said: "This is a historic change. Our research tells us this is what readers want. It is also essential if The Oxford Times is to continue to attract new readers and maintain its place as Oxford shire's leading weekly newspaper. (www.theoxfordtimes.net...._times.php)

NEXT MEETING: The Oxford Historical Society members will hold a special Christmas party. Reservations are required. Please contact Nancy Farnum for further information. (www.oxford-hist....ciety.org/)

Thanks to a generous donation of paint from the Oxford Paint and HardwareStore the Society held "Community Painting Parties" every weekend in October and into November to refurbish the exterior of the historic 1750's Twitchell-Rowland Homestead. Special Thanks to Tom Haynes of Haynes Materials for the use of their lift on Nov. 4th. Community volunteers are still needed. (www.oxford-hist....ciety.org/)

Remember that local Library Card holders have access to HERITAGE QUEST (Oxford Library website chose ICONN, enter your library card's barcode ID, the choose HERITAGE QUEST for lots of historical and geneological info.) (www.oxford-hist....ciety.org/)

Members voted to acquire an 1850's Friendship Quilt made in Oxford . See photos of the quilt and the names of those who signed it, where they lived, and their relationship to Harriet . (Research and fund-raising to continue) (www.oxford-hist....ciety.org/)

The Oxford Historical Society has announced the availability of inscribed commemorative brick paving stones. The bricks will be laid at the new site of the Twitchell-Rowland Homestead at 60 Towner Lane. Bricks will be available for two prices. The $60 bricks will be laid near the entrance of the Homestead, and the $40 bricks will be laid along the garden walkways on the homestead property. Text can be up to three lines of 20 characters each. The laser-generated inscription is printed in permanent black lettering guaranteed to last a century. All donations are tax-deductible. Order form Here (www.oxford-hist....ciety.org/)