Blue Boar Street

Blue Boar Street

Blue Boar Street is a narrow historic street running between
St Aldate's to the west and the north of Alfred Street to the west, in central Oxford, England. It is located just north of Christ Church.

At the western end is the Museum of Oxford and the Town Hall to the north.

The Bear is a historic public house located on the north side of Blue Boar Street on the corner with Alfred Street. A unique feature is a large collection of short lengths of tie displayed on its walls and ceiling.


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