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A sketch of the statue of Antony Gormley.

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Oxford’s College Portraits: A Personal History

by Evie Williams March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

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Oxford’s College Portraits: A Personal History

Evie Williams Mar 12, 2026 6 min read

A sketch of the statue of Antony Gormley.

Evie Williams explores the ‘gallery of Oxonian history’ on every college’s walls, and asks what college portraits tell us about Oxford today.

Lady Grinning Soul: An Interview with Chris Barker

Evie Williams Mar 12, 2026 13 min read

Lady Grinning Soul: An Interview with Chris Barker

“I’ve been very lucky to be around people who are really nice and understanding and conscientious. I tend to see those kinds of people do…

The Tradwife Illusion

Evie Williams Mar 12, 2026 7 min read

Vintage Ladies Home Journal Advert

Isobel Phillips discusses the fallacy of the “tradwife” trend online, and the irony that is inherent in the marketing of this lifestyle by influencers.

First Business Magazine Launched in Oxford

Evie Williams Mar 11, 2026 3 min read

First Business Magazine Launched in Oxford

There are a multitude of societies and student publications at Oxford, but, until recently, there has not been a business-focused magazine. This term, The Radcliffe,…

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