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CHRIST CHURCH
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Christ Church was founded in 1546 by King Henry VIII. It's formal title is 'The Dean and Chapter of the Cathedral Church of Christ in Oxford of the Foundation of King Henry the Eighth'. It is one of the oldest and wealthiest colleges in Oxford and it is the only one to have a cathedral.
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Every year, fans of Harry Potter flock to this 16th century staircase in Christ Church, Oxford. It introduces the characters Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley to the indomitable figure of Minerva McGonagall. She stands on the staircase and addresses the pupils for the first time to Hogwarts in the first Harry Potter film.
The college porters at Christ Church college wear bowler hats. They are known as 'Bull Dogs'. Look out for them when passing the college gates.
Keep walking down St Aldates, past the Head of the River pub on the left-hand side and directly across on the right you'll find Folly Road Bridge House. Notice how it sits on an island in the River Thames. This is where Lewis Carroll started to make up stories about a little girl called Alice...