Descriptions of Headington in books
The following contemporary descriptions of Headington span 170 years.
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More information about Headington in directories here
Headington in a nutshell
From Guardian article on Oxford Brookes dated 2 July 2004:
"Headington is more residential and less twee [than Oxford]: it boasts a large park, a very famous shark, and plenty of pubs and shops along its main road; it is also very convenient for the bus to London"