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Kilts, Ceilidhs and Calling: Inside the World of Oxford Reeling

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l've moved cities enough times to know that leaving is never just about packing boxes. After spending eighteen years in London, I found myself applying to a number of different cities, including Oxford, for university.

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A love letter to authenticity

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Kilts, Ceilidhs and Calling: Inside the World of Oxford Reeling

Moving cities, keeping home

The dating bio’s obsession with Oxford

A love letter to authenticity

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