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  • Father’s Day Gift Guide From Oxford

    Looking for the perfect gift for dad this Father’s Day? We’ve put together a list of some of our favourites that we think your dad will love, whether he’s a history buff, beer drinker or simply enjoys a good laugh. To celebrate all the dads out there, we have a special offer below. The Oxford…

  • Who said that? Answers to Friday book quotes quiz

    The wait is over! Following on from our quiz on Friday, here are the answers to the bookish quiz we set you. Who wrote the following words? “All books are either dreams or swords, You can cut, or you can drug, with words.” (a) Amy Lowell (b) J.R.R Tolkien (c) Hilda Doolittle (HD) ANSWER: Amy Lowell,…

  • Waspish aphorisms from Oscar Wilde, born this day in 1854

    Oscar Wilde was born this day in 1854 in Dublin, Ireland. A popular playwright and novelist, Wilde is remembered best for his witty aphorisms. Here are some of our favourites: From The Importance of Being Earnest: “I never travel without my diary. One should always have something sensational to read in the train.” “The truth is rarely…