Market Street is a street in central Oxford, England, running east to west.[1][2]
The street lies north of theCovered Market, a historic roofed market with permanent stalls that is still very much active today, and north ofLincoln College's Lincoln House accommodation complex. To the west is the major pedestrianised shopping street,Cornmarket Street, and to the east isTurl Street. On the north side of the street isJesus College, one ofOxford University's historic colleges with its main entrance in the Turl.[3]
TheAbingdon Arms, formerly in Market Street and demolished in 1961, was named after theEarl of Abingdon, who owned the site.[4] Otherinns andpublic houses besides the Abingdon Arms in Market Street historically (during the 19th century) included the Crown and Thistle, the Roebuck Tap (later just the Roebuck), and the Seven Stars.[2][5]
The Market Tavern (formerly the City Tavern, Bar Oz and the Roebuck public house[6]) was once located on the south side of Market Street. TheOxford University Jazz Club (now theOxford University Jazz Society) had met there for jazz performances[7] andjam sessions. The Tavern has since been replaced by anoodle restaurant. The noodle restaurant being a place for musical groups to meet is unclear.
To the east, over Turl Street, Market Street continues asBrasenose Lane, accessible topedestrians only, and named afterBrasenose College, located to the south at its far end. This lane, used as a cut-through route by students and other locals, emerges into cobbledRadcliffe Square at its eastern end. To the north of Brasenose Lane isExeter College and at the western end to the south isLincoln College.
In the 1960s, Market Street was used by "mods" to park scooters, such asLambrettas andVespas.[citation needed] They were parked in a single line, at a 90-degree angle to the path, facing theMarks and Spencer store window.[citation needed]
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