The university towns

We have a look at England’s two great academic centres and their cigar havens

In this edition we delve into the medieval delights of England’s two world famous university cities, Oxford and Cambridge.

Cigars are associated with many things, boom times as well as academia, and both cities have seen a rise in wealth associated with new technology companies and the arts.

Let’s start our trip with Oxford, The City of Dreaming Spires.

Famous across the world for its University and place in history.

For more than 800 years, it has been a home to royalty and scholars, and since the ninth century an established town, although people are known to have lived in the area for thousands of years.

Nowadays, the city is a bustling cosmopolitan town. Still with its ancient University, but home also to a growing hi-tech community.

With its mix of ancient and modern, there is plenty for both the tourist and cigar lover to do and see.

Whether its visiting one of the many historic buildings, colleges or museums, going out for a drink or a meal, taking in a show or shopping till you drop.

Whether you're visiting for business or pleasure you will find a wide range of hotels, guesthouses, apartments and selfcatering accommodation.

With all this on offer thank heavens for such an excellent retailer as Frederick Tranter to supply you with all your smoking needs as you take in the city.

In fact you will find that Tranter also has an outlet in Cambridge, but more about that later on.

The shop is situated at the lower end of the High Street in the heartland of the Oxfo.....

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By Rob Allanson

Section : City Watch

Page number : 16

Published in Cigar Buyer Issue 11 on 11/05/2007.

This article is 21 months old and some information provided may be time sensitive. Please check all details of events, tours, opening times and other information before travelling or making arrangements.



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	The university towns We have a look at England’s two great academic centres and their cigar havens In this edition we delve into the medieval delights of England’s two world famous university cities, Oxford and Cambridge. Cigars are associated with many things, boom times as well as academia, and both cities have seen a rise in wealth associated with new technology companies and the arts. Let’s start our trip with Oxford, The City of Dreaming Spires. Famous across the world for its University and place in history. For more than 800 years, it has been a home to royalty and scholars, and since the ninth century an established town, although people are known to have lived in the area for thousands of years. Nowadays, the city is a bustling cosmopolitan town. Still with its ancient University, but home also to a growing hi-tech community. With its mix of ancient and modern, there is plenty for both the tourist and cigar lover to do and see. Whether its visiting one of the many historic buildings, colleges or museums, going out for a drink or a meal, taking in a show or shopping till you drop. Whether you're visiting for business or pleasure you will find a wide range of hotels, guesthouses, apartments and selfcatering accommodation. With all this on offer thank heavens for such an excellent retailer as Frederick Tranter to supply you with all your smoking needs as you take in the city. In fact you will find that Tranter also has an outlet in Cambridge, but more about that later on. The shop is situated at the lower end of the High Street in the heartland of the Oxfo..... To read the rest of this article you can buy this issue or subscribe to Cigar Buyer to have every issue delivered direct to your door. By Rob Allanson Section : City Watch Page number : 16 Published in Cigar Buyer Issue 11 on 11/05/2007. Subscribe Buy this issue More from this issue Preview other issues This article is 21 months old and some information provided may be time sensitive. Please check all details of events, tours, opening times and other information before travelling or making arrangements. Copyright Cigar Buyer © 1999-2009. All rights reserved. To use or reproduce part or all of this article please contact us for details of how you can do so legally.